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Programme Overview

The Master of Environmental Management is designed for graduates who have completed a relevant Bachelors degree – for example, Arts, Business, Engineering, Planning, Science, Health or Medical Sciences – and who wish to build upon this with advanced studies in human and community engagement with environmental issues and/or the practice of environmental management. No prior study of environmental management is required

The core course considers alternative perspectives on environmental management and research methodologies as preparation for the 30 point research project.

You will be well prepared to make a difference in your localities and communities; and empowered with an understanding of social mobilisation, civic action, and practical expertise in environmental management.

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Programme Structure

The MEnvMgt is an 18 month, 180-point programme with the option of starting in Semester 1 or Semester 2, and completed over three semesters full-time, with part-time options available.

Further postgraduate research may be undertaken following this programme through a PhD in subjects such as Geography or Environmental Science.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

Students will receive advanced training in environmental management and will undertake research in this field. On completion of the degree, graduates will be equipped to apply their skills and understanding in careers in environmental management, in an ethically informed manner.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Environmental consultant
  • Environmental education officer
  • Nature conservation officer
  • Researcher
  • Sustainability consultant

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Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Fees and scholarships

Fees

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*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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Key Dates

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Regulations

Preamble

The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have completed the requirements for:

either

a a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

b (i) a relevant Bachelors degree as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(ii) passed at least 60 points in the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental Management from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

2 In exceptional circumstances, Senate or its representative may approve the admission of a student who has at least three years of extensive, relevant, practical, professional or scholarly experience deemed equivalent to the requirements in Regulation 1a.

Note: A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Optometry, Bachelor of Planning, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Urban Planning or Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours).

Duration and Total Points Value

3 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

4 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 220 points.

Structure and Content

5 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Environmental Management Schedule.

b A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses prior to enrolment in ENVMGT 791. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Environmental Management cannot continue.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

Research Component

7 a The research project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The research project is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

Credit, Cross-credit and Reassignment

8 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental Management.

Transfer from Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma

9 A student who has passed courses towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental Management and is eligible to be admitted to this degree may apply to reassign those courses to the Master of Environmental Management provided that the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

Distinction

10 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

Variations

11 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

12 These regulations came into effect from 1 January 2022.

Schedule

Programme Schedules

Complete 180 points comprising:

  • 15 points for all Compulsory Course, and
  • 60 points from Group 1 Elective Courses, and
  • 75 points from Group 2 Elective Courses, and
  • Either:
  • 30 points for all Research Project - 1 Semester, or
  • 30 points for all Research Project - 2 Semesters, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Group 2 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 75 points from the following:

Up to 75 points may be substituted from other approved 700 level courses offered at this University.

Research Project - 1 Semester

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Research Project - 2 Semesters

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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