Environmental Management (Honours)

Discover how to critically assess the causes of environmental problems as you build your knowledge in developing and managing solutions that address the many environmental challenges facing the world.The Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours) is an interdisciplinary program that examines the complex web of social, political, cultural, economic and ecological factors that shape the field of environmental management.Specialise in either Natural Systems and Wildlife or Sustainable Development. You will gain practical skills in applying scientific planning and business principles to achieve a balance between environmental protection and human development.Choose from a wide selection of elective courses in your first three years that will develop your knowledge and skills across business and sustainability, conservation and wildlife management, global change and policy frameworks.Apply your core knowledge in your fourth year as you hone your ability to research, develop and manage solutions to real world problems through an independent research project or industry oriented group research project.Environmental managers make decisions and develop strategies to prevent or minimise the effects of human activity to ensure our sustainable future.BEYOND THE CLASSROOMGet your hands dirtyAs part of your studies, you can participate in a variety of field trips to a diverse range of environments across Queensland and internationally to locations including Indonesia, Vietnam and Hong Kong. Fieldwork gives you the chance to broaden your understanding of environmental management practice.WATCH OUR VIDEOEMPLOYABILITYIndustry placementsIn your final year you will undertake an in-depth research project or a case study with an external client where your knowledge and skills will be applied to a real world environmental problem .FAST FACTSGlobal standingOur research in environmental science was ranked 12th in the...