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The major in Environmental Management focuses on the development of leaders in the areas of environmental science and technology. The program combines a solid background in environmental science and management with business, using a mix of theoretical and applied study. The flexibility provided in semesters 6 through 8 permits students to develop their understanding of specific areas of environmental science and business or take a variety of areas within the discipline. This flexibility also allows students to participate in international exchanges and semesters abroad. Students have the opportunity to incorporate a variety of field trips, experiential learning in the workplace and independent research projects into their program.

This major will require the completion of 20.00 credits: 12.00 from required courses, 6.00 from restricted electives, and 2.00 free electives. Of these credits, a minimum of 6.00 credits are required at the 3000 level or higher, of which at least 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level.

Play a role in protecting our environment. This major combines the applied aspects of environmental science and technology with extensive business training focused on leadership in environmental maintenance, remediation and regulation. Courses in ecology, environmental and natural resource economics and policy, and business decision making, prepare you for a career in the biological resource-based industry.

Your First Year in the Environmental Management Major

Discovering Biodiversity

General Chemistry I

Introduction to Environmental Sciences

Introduction to Canadian Business Management

Financial Accounting

Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Individuals and Groups in Organizations

Introduction to Environmental Economics, Law and Policy

Sample Careers

Environmental consultant

Development representative

Environmental protection officer

Environmental policy analyst

Co-Op: To be eligible to continue in the Co-op program, students must meet a minimum 70% cumulative average requirement after second semester, as well as meet all work term requirements. Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to work term performance grading, work term report grading and program completion requirements.