Master of Environmental Policy and Management
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
A taught master's programme preparing students for leadership roles in environmental policy and management, providing advanced research and analytical skills and a balanced understanding of socio-cultural, political, and economic contexts for environmental decision-making.
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Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
It will take a total of 18 months
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Core skills this course teaches
Advanced critical evaluation
Critically analyse and synthesise theoretical concepts and frameworks to evaluate environmental policy and management approaches and practices.
Interpreting science-policy links
Interpret and assess the relationship between environmental sciences, policy and management.
Contextual appraisal
Appraise the legal, political, institutional, economic and socio-cultural contexts of environmental policy and management.
What You're Signing Up For
This 1.5-year full-time programme enables students to critically evaluate and develop frameworks for environmental management and policy and apply their knowledge to contemporary challenges. Students gain skills relevant to working with government, councils, consultancies, and advocacy groups. The programme comprises core, elective, and compulsory courses, and offers both on-campus and online study options.
Course Content
- ERST 630 - Environmental Policy and Planning (Compulsory)
- ERST 633 - Integrated Environmental Management (Compulsory)
- ERST 601 - Advanced Theory in Resource Studies
- ERST 620 - Advanced Environmental Management Systems
- ERST 621 - Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment
- ERST 631 - Environmental Sciences in Environmental Policy
- ERST 632 - Economics in Environmental Policy
- ERST 636 - Aspects of Sustainability: An International Perspective
- LWST 602 - Advanced Resource Management and Planning Law
- MAST 603 - Mana Kaitiaki (Māori Resource Management)
- Up to three elective courses from master's degree offerings across the university
What you need to know first
A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor's degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in 300-level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
If English is not your first language, additional English language requirements apply
Find these employment opportunities
Environmental policy analystEnvironmental management consultantPositions with government agenciesRegional council rolesIndustry organisationsAdvocacy and non-governmental organisations
