Master of Environmental Management

The Master of Environmental Management is designed for those seeking to upgrade their professional qualifications in the field of environmental management. Completion of the master program will enable you to understand different environmental philosophies, strategies and environmental management work processes. Graduates will have practical knowledge of environmental management and sustainability tools and can successfully conduct research in environmental management. The Master of Environmental Management includes eight courses (this includes the courses completed in the graduate certificate and graduate diploma) plus a one year research project. The combination of course work and research components of the program allow you to gain extensive knowledge from teaching staff, whilst putting this knowledge into practice and enhancing your research capabilities. The skills obtained through the different methods of study will give you a competitive edge when seeking employment.

The Environmental Management programs have been designed to extend the knowledge and expertise of engineers and scientists in environmental management. Completion of these programs may also enhance your employment prospects in managerial and policy positions in government and the private sector working as environmental management systems managers, auditors, policy analysts, environmentalists, park rangers and natural resource managers.

What am I studying?

Environmental issues have never been more prominent both domestically and globally. The protection and preservation of the environment has become the focus of activities by communities, large corporations, schools and government at all levels. As such, a degree in the environment field can increase your job prospects and set you up for a rewarding career.

The environment in the broadest sense encompasses natural ecosystems such as rivers and their catchments, along with estuarine and marine habitats.  It also includes urban and rural communities and the workplace including farms, mines and industrial facilities.  Environmental scientists apply their knowledge to the monitoring and management of the natural environment, enabling us to lead sustainable lives.

Another key area of environmental studies focuses on recognising, evaluating and controlling environmental factors that affect public health. Fields within environmental health include studies and career pathways in environment effects on human health, food safety, potable and recreational water quality, communicable disease management, disaster management, indoor air quality, vector-borne disease control and waste management. Such areas are key priorities both within Australia and worldwide, resulting in excellent career outcomes.

Why Study at CQUniversity

At CQUniversity, we have established relationships with industry bodies and our program has been created in close consultation with them, ensuring the course content and materials are relevant and increasing your prospects of future employment in the industry  so that when you graduate, you will have a solid understanding of environmental issues, problems and solutions.

The environmental management programs at CQUniversity are flexible in their delivery and offered by distance education, enabling you to balance your work, study and family commitments. Although you will study by distance education, you will be required to participate in a residential school/s to provide you with an opportunity for you to network with your fellow students and lecturers, as well as gain hands-on, practical experience.

Entry Requirements

You are required to have completed a degree in engineering, technology, science or business. Progression to the masters program requires satisfactory completion of the eight graduate diploma program courses. Applicants who do not possess a bachelor degree can be admitted to the masters program only via the graduate diploma.  Such applicants must have extensive experience at a senior level in environmental or operations management and must have achieved excellent results in the graduate diploma program.  Such applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Career Opportunities

On completing a Master of Environmental Management, you will have the option to advance your career in a number of areas in the environmental science industry, including roles as an environmental officer, environmental consultant or environmental scientist.

Program Structure

You are required to complete eight courses and a research project:

• Three core courses (completed as part of the Graduate Certificate)
• Three additional courses (completed as part of the Graduate Diploma)
• Two electives (completed as part of the Graduate Diploma)
• One research project.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Master of Environmental Management program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.

Residential School and Study Requirements

Most courses include a compulsory residential school of 2-3 days.