Online Science Environmental Management Sustainability Degree :: Accredited Universities

Get qualified as an environmental manager as you learn to combine environmental science with practical management.

Learn to develop the sustainable solutions that organisations need

In this course, you'll learn to link management decisions with local, regional and global sustainability initiatives. You'll be equipped to develop clear alternatives for professional organisations to secure a sustainable future, in both economic and environmental terms.

Choose your own area of expertise

You can combine this course with another major to create your own degree specialisation - e.g. with Environmental Science, Management or Marine Science. Every organisation is facing increasing pressure to factor environmental costs and concerns into its operations, so you could forge a career path as an in-demand environmental manager in any industry.

Entry Requirements

Secondary school results
English competency

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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This MSc is designed to receive graduates from a range of backgrounds (engineering, business, architecture, environmental and social sciences) and draw them into an understanding of the full breadth of human sustainability with energy as the core theme.

Energy systems have much wider implications than just how far we can drive or whether the lights stay on; energy is a fundamental component of our water and food resources too. This course allows you to reinforce your knowledge and understanding of sustainability within your own field of expertise, before inviting you to leave your comfort zone and engage with aspects which will be new to you.

For example, engineers may want to examine behavioural issues, environmentalists perhaps need to understand business drivers and architects need to assess how residents may interact with their structures. The course is designed in such a way that you can select modules of interest for CPD purposes, or accumulate towards an exit award, e.g. PgCert, PgDip or MSc.

You will be able to select from a broad range of modules including: Corporate social responsibility, risk, urban environment, social regeneration, economic contexts, energy security & conflict, strategy, renewable energy (issues, technologies & resources), building design & improvement, life-cycle analysis, energy systems, food, water, travel transport, environmental impact and CO2 management.

Robert Gordon University has long-established strengths in the areas of engineering, business, social sciences and architecture, with a substantial collective staff experience in sustainable practices, corporate social responsibility and other related fields.

The University is a major provider of personalised Open and Distance Learning education to thousands of professionals around the world. This course builds on the recognised strengths of established courses across the School of Engineering, Aberdeen Business School, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and the Built Environment and the School of Applied Social Studies, all of whom are committed to high quality postgraduate development.

Entry Requirements

This course is suitable for those who hold an honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline at 2:2 or above. However, we treat each applicant individually – if you have appropriate experience and the academic potential then we will interview you for a place.

English Language Requirements
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All international students for whom English is not their first language must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either

IELTS Academic Test 6.5 overall* (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component)

TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum score of Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20 and Writing 24)

Pearson PTE Academic 61 (with a minimum score of 51 in each component)

Other Fees

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Sustainability impacts all industries and acquiring advanced green-related knowledge and skills could make you an asset to employers in a variety of fields.* The Master of Science in Environmental Policy's curriculum focuses on the legal, social, business, economic, and political aspects of the "green" industry that could prepare you to take on today's most complex environmental challenges.

Learn from professors with expertise in the environmental and sustainability fields and explore environmental issues from a variety of angles through live seminars, engaging one-on-one feedback, and discussion boards.

If you already have bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and want to earn an advanced degree to further your career, Kaplan University's online Master of Science in Environment Policy could help you pursue your goal.

Our web-based interdisciplinary curriculum blends legal studies, social science, public policy, and business content—all with a strong focus on policy and law. Courses are taught by experienced industry professionals and are accessible virtually anywhere you have access to the Internet. This program is designed to teach you:

- Global Environmentalism: Assess the impact of environmentalism on society

- Environmental Management and Sustainability: Develop and evaluate global and local environmental strategies and policies

- Environmental Policy and Law: Evaluate the direct and indirect costs of environmental regulation, problems, corrective actions, and cost of nonaction

- Environmental Leadership and Global Citizenship: Develop management strategies that incorporate environmental compliance standards and achieve organizational missions with consideration of global citizenship and social responsibility

- Environmental Interconnectedness: Analyze complex and multidimensional environmental changes to propose solutions

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s graduate programs, you must complete a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 550
Computer-Based : 213
Internet-Based : 80

IELTS : 6.5
PTE Academic : 253
EIKEN : Grade Pre-1
TOEIC : 750

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $552

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Pursue a path to sustainability by acquiring green-related knowledge and skills that could make you an asset to employers in a variety of settings.* Our Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Management degree offers an interdisciplinary opportunity to study environmental issues and policy by exploring the interrelationship between public and private sectors and society, economics, and the environment.

Explore the latest case studies, research, and knowledge as you learn from professors with real-world expertise in the environmental and sustainability fields. And enjoy collaborating with professors and classmates via live seminars, discussions boards, and one-on-one instructor interaction.

You will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the environmental policy-making process and develop the knowledge base to create and enforce policies in a variety of fields. This degree program curriculum focuses on the environment in conjunction with a set of core courses in science, economics, and policy.

This program is designed to teach you:

- Research Methods: Apply methods and tools to retrieve, analyze, and utilize primary and secondary sources of information and data

- Socially Responsible Leadership: Apply principles of social responsibility to decision-making actions and interactions

- Environmental Management: Apply concepts, theories, and principles of environmental management to evaluate and recommend solutions for managing the environment

- Environmental Policy and Law: Assess environmental policy and its impact on local, state, and national systems and communities

- Global Environmental Issues: Analyze issues of the environment within the context of the global arena

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s undergraduate programs, you must meet one of the following standards:

- Are a high school graduate

- Possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or state-specific equivalency diploma

- Possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high school level and recognized by your home state, and be beyond the age of compulsory attendance in that state

- Are a high school senior eligible to apply and submit proof of high school graduation

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 525
Computer-Based : 195
Internet-Based : 71

IELTS : 6
PTE Academic : 48
EIKEN : Grade 2A
TOEIC : 750

Other Fees

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This program is an integral part of regional, rural and national environmental sustainability. It provides a strong scientific understanding of global environmental issues and well-developed technical and scientific competencies in field and laboratory related to: ecological principles and methods, land and environmental impact assessment, design and analysis of experiments and surveys, and spatial measurement, mapping and analysis. The BEnvSc produces graduates of high quality, who will be valued for their expertise in basic scientific disciplines and for their ability to apply their knowledge to cross-disciplinary areas, especially those relating to environmental issues. They will have opportunities to undertake a wide choice of elective units in soil, ecological restoration, conservation biology, water, wildlife or vegetation. The Bachelor of Environmental Science also provides a specialisation or major in Management where additional skills in project management, natural resources policy, land, wildlife and water management can be obtained. A fourth year is required for Honours.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is Mathematics and recommended knowledge is Biology and/or Chemistry

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers a Foundation unit in Chemistry and Mathematics

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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