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Master of Science [M.Sc] in Environmental Management is a postgraduate course in environmental management that offers profound and sophisticated insight into the practical ways of managing environmental systems and resources effectively and sustainably. The degree course of this master is usually take 2 years full-time study Time. The subjects taught are as follows Environmental policy and law, Environmental impact assessment, Environmental economics, Sustainable development, Waste management, Environmental modeling etc The students are provided knowledge to relate scientific social and economic concepts to define, assess, and manage existing and emerging environmental issues. They gain practical experience on case studies that they undertake, field visits and research projects to acquire professional competence in designing sustainable solutions for such problems as: climate change, pollution, conservations of natural resources etc.
The usual entrance exams accepted for admission to the M.Sc Environmental Management course are: CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, MAT & etc. Certain institutes/universities also bear scores of qualifying bachelor’s degree examination into consideration. Also, the candidates who have scored well in various examinations such as UGC NET, CSIR NET in terms of Environmental Sciences are also taken into consideration for admission. The workload also matters; during the admission process, experience in the environmental sector is also considered crucial. It is common to find colleges administering their aptitude tests for this master’s programme affiliated to environmental resource and systems management.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Science in Environmental Management |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, or related field with minimum 50% marks |
| Top Colleges | IISc Bangalore, JNU New Delhi, IIT Bombay, NEERI Nagpur, BITS Pilani, Pondicherry University |
| Entrance Exam | GATE, NET, JNUEE, IIT JAM, BITSAT, PU CET |
1. First and foremost, the candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of 50% aggregate from any University recognized by Association of Indian Universities.
2. It will be advisable to choose students from the science, engineering, agriculture and management faculties.
3. However, working experience in the field of environment is preferred but not compulsory.
4. Some institutes may prescribe minimum valid scores in TISSNET, DUET, etc for getting through.
5. Perhaps the most important requirement is to have good communication skills and the genuine interest in environmental problems.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Environmental Policy and Management | Environmental laws, policy analysis, management strategies |
| Sustainable Development | Sustainable development goals, sustainable practices, green technology |
| Climate Change and Mitigation | Climate change science, carbon footprint, renewable energy |
| Environmental Impact Assessment | EIA methods, environmental monitoring, risk assessment |
| Eco-friendly Technologies | Green technology, waste management, pollution control |
| Environmental Economics | Environmental valuation, cost-benefit analysis, economic instruments |
| Biodiversity and Conservation | Biodiversity science, conservation biology, wildlife management |
| Water Resource Management | Water cycle, water quality, water treatment technologies |
| Air and Noise Pollution | Air pollution science, noise pollution control, environmental health |
| Waste Management | Waste minimization, waste treatment, waste disposal methods |
| Research Methodology | Research design, data analysis, statistical methods |
| Environmental Ethics and Governance | Environmental ethics, governance structures, stakeholder engagement |
