Nicholas School of the Environment
- Business & Environment
- Coastal Environmental Management
- Ecosystem Science & Conservation
- Ecotoxicology & Environmental Health
- Energy & Environment
- Environmental Economics & Policy
- Water Resources Management
The MEM degree teaches analysis and management of natural environments for human benefit and ecosystem health. Students learn from faculty and peers while completing course requirements and pursuing a master’s project.
Master of Environmental Management (MEM) students receive in-depth training in:
- Principles of economics, management, finance, law and/or policy
- Environmental science
- Data manipulation and analysis
- Professional and technical communication
- Time management, organization, project management and teamwork
Master of Environmental Management students choose one of seven specialized program areas as a focal point for their studies.
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