Environmental Management
Environment
A course by
University of Auckland
Environmental Management explores ecological, economic, social, and institutional factors behind environmental challenges and fosters critical thinking to address the politics of environmental issues.
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Analyse environmental challenges
Critically analyse the complex interplay of ecological, economic, social, and institutional factors affecting the environment.
Understand policy and decision-making
Understand the relationship between scientific knowledge production and government decision-making in conservation, environmental policy, and management.
Develop sustainable solutions
Identify and promote sustainable development strategies that enable effective management of natural resources.
What You're Signing Up For
Environmental Management is the study of both the causes of environmental problems and how to prevent or manage damage to the environment. The specialisation develops skills and critical thinking to address diverse issues in environmental policy and management, equipping students to encourage social change, recommend sustainable strategies, and become stewards of natural resources. It includes the intersection of scientific knowledge and governmental decision-making, focusing on solutions and sustainable development.
Course Content
- Ecological, economic, social, and institutional causes of environmental problems
- Critical thinking and politics of environmental problems
- Scientific knowledge production in government and conservation
- Environmental policy and management
- Promoting sustainable development
- Social change for environmental stewardship
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environmental management
Sustainable development
Policy research
Future employment opportunities might be
Policy making and research roles
Environmental consultancy
Government and non-governmental roles in sustainable practice and leadership
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