Environmental Management
Why Study Environmental Management at U of G?
Can businesses positively interact with and protect the environment? Through our Environmental Management degree, you will gain unique skills and experiences to help make crucial leadership and management decisions for the environment. This major focuses on providing up-to-date knowledge of environmental issues through studying and problem-solving real-world issues. You can also specialize in areas that interest you most through a variety of course options.
Drive Positive Environmental Impact
This program combines the applied aspects of environmental science and technology with extensive business training. Become a leader in environmental maintenance, remediation and regulation, and protecting our environment through corporate responsibility.
Combine Your Interests
Love science and business? You don’t need to choose! The major in Environmental Management focuses on both.
Access Experiential Learning Opportunities
Students can incorporate a variety of field trips, co-op and independent research projects into your program to gain hands-on, practical training and expand your knowledge.
To see all courses offered in the Environmental Management program, visit our Academic Calendar.
Gain Valuable Experience Through Co-op
Our Environmental Management co-op is a five-year program, with four co-op work terms, providing opportunities to work with a wide variety of employers. Co-op is designed to facilitate the transition of students from academic studies to a professional career improving students’ job search skills, work performance and networking abilities, and boosting resume experience. Learn more about the Environmental Management Co-op program.
Careers in Environmental Management
Do you want a career where you can make a real difference?
In the Environmental Management program, you'll gain the knowledge you'll need to play a significant role in protecting the environment. The program combines the applied aspects of environmental science and technology with extensive business training focused on leadership in environmental maintenance, remediation and regulation.
Here are just a few careers our graduates have successfully pursued:
- Sustainability officer
- Environmental protection officer
- Environmental policy analyst
- Environmental consultant
- Restoration ecologist
- Environmental surveyor
- GIS technician
Hear From An Environmental Management Student
Finding out that the environmental management program at U of G enables me to improve corporate sustainability made me feel like I had found my career niche.
Discover More Options
Students considering Environmental Management may also be interested in Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Economics and Policy, Environmental Sciences, or other majors.
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