About the course

The Master of Environmental Management reflects the growing need to protect the environment and use resources of land, water, soil, plants, and animals in a balanced and sustainable way.

　　This programme will help you gain advanced knowledge in current land and water-based environmental management. You could specialise in the policy or economic side of environmental management. You can also study courses in important environmental management tools and techniques like GIS, Remote Sensing and Life Cycle Assessment. Your study will cover the following topics:

　　an evaluation of current environmental issues

　　holistic and transdisciplinary approaches to environmental problem solving

　　environmental assessment techniques

　　environmental economics

　　environmental policy

　　environmental anthropology

　　participation in environmental management

　　research skills and undertaking literature reviews

　　project evaluation.

　　You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how the natural environment functions. You will also learn how societal values, needs and attitudes are reconciled with the need to maintain the integrity of ecological systems. Our staff are world-class academics publishing internationally, with strong connections to relevant organisations across areas associated with environmental management.

　　We have a large number of international students. They are attracted by the increasing relevance of a discipline that addresses global environmental challenges. The multi-cultural nature of the student cohort adds a unique dimension to the learning experience. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Palmerston North
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Off-campus
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Palmerston North
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Off-campus
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Palmerston North
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Off-campus
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Palmerston North
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Off-campus
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Palmerston North
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Off-campus
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Palmerston North
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Off-campus

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Massey University

An appropriate undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution is required.

　　IELTS - 6.5

　　TOEFL iBT - 90

　　TOEFL pBT - 575

　　Admission to the Master of Environmental Management (180 credits) requires you to have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science), or equivalent, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300 level courses, Bachelor degree, with a major in a relevant environmental subject, with a minimum B average over the highest level courses, Bachelor degree followed by a Graduate Diploma with a major in a relevant environmental subject, with a minimum B average. Admission to the 120-credit Master of Environmental Management requires you to have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Environmental Science, or equivalent, with at least a B+ average,

　　Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management or equivalent, with at least a B average (Applied pathway) or B+ average (Research pathway)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Massey University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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