MEnvMgt - Master of Environmental Management

Overview
Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates
Regulations
Schedule
Degree Plan
Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

The Master of Environmental Management is designed for graduates who have completed a relevant bachelors degree – for example, in 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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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.

A 120-point Postgraduate Diploma in Science is available as either an exit qualification (prior to the research project) or as an alternative entry qualification, with the opportunity to transfer to the MEnvMgt after achieving a Grade Point Average of 4.0 in 75 points of study in the PGDipSci.

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.

Environmental consultant
Environmental education officer
Nature conservation officer
Researcher
Sustainability consultant

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Learn more about the new Master of Environmental Management from Dr Brad Coombes, Senior Lecturer in the School of Environment.

Other qualifications

If your highest qualification was gained from another tertiary institution, view our entry requirements.

University of Auckland minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Taught (180 point) - 4.0 Grade Point Average

A Bachelors degree

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You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

Depending on the type of programme you are pursuing, you may have the opportunity to complete a unique research project. To find out more about the research carried out at the University of Auckland and to identify potential supervisors, check out our researcher profiles.

Taught (180 points)

You must have either:

a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II
a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study and have passed at least 60 points towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, and a specialisation in Environmental Management (provided that the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded)

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).

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

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International Student Annual Fees

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

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

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Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2026 Semester One	08 December 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026
2026 Semester Two	08 June 2026	20 July 2026	16 November 2026

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

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

c (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

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

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances, the requirement in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation..

4 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.

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

6 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.

7 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.

8 a The research project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Academic Head.

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

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

10 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.

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

12 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.