Master of Science in Environmental Management

The Master of Science in Environmental Management is a research-based graduate degree at the University of New Brunswick's Fredericton campus, applying ecological principles and methods to natural resource and environmental management. Students may focus on areas such as environment and natural resource management, climate change, or watershed management. The program normally takes a minimum of two years and can be completed full-time or part-time. In the first year, students complete a required course in research methods and scientific communication, register for thesis work each term, and take part in a graduate seminar in both the fall and winter terms. Students also present a research proposal, typically within their first year, attend a research symposium, and defend a thesis to complete the degree. Coursework beyond the core requirement is chosen individually with a faculty supervisor and a two-member supervisory committee, allowing students to tailor study to their research interests. The program suits students seeking training in environmental management research, including the ecological, social, and policy dimensions of resource management.