Environmental management is a field concerned with the regulation and protection of the planet through the promotion of human behaviours that have a positive impact on the environment. It ensures the implementation of environmental policies that are formulated from both an ecological and an economic standpoint in order to sustain the planet. Environmental management is an umbrella phrase that involves managing and sustaining our environment's resources for future generations. This programme is often provided at the postgraduate level and focuses on the relationship between science, policy, and management.

It is a vast field that also includes the prevention of environmental dangers and disasters that threaten human existence. Environmental management is concerned with all of the consequences of human society’s interaction with the natural world. Given the rapid worldwide climate changes and the loss of critical resources, a deeper awareness of the natural environment and preserving a tight balance between the human world and nature is a requirement of the era. As a result, this subject field offers a variety of specialisations and employment opportunities. Students in Environmental Management learn valuable skills such as critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, research and decision making.

Study Levels:

Students interested in Environmental Management can pursue degrees at several levels, including:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Sustainability Management
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Resource Management
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Conservation Planning and Park Management
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Management
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Safety and Environmental Management
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Science
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Sustainability Management
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Change Management and Monitoring
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agro-Environmental Management
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Resource Energy and Environmental Management
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Resource Management
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Management
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Historic Environment Management
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Management
• PhD

Specialisation:

The following are the several areas of specialisation available within this discipline:

• Land Management
• Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Management
• Bio-Inspired Innovation
• Coastal and Marine Management
• Agro-Environmental Management
• Historic Environment Management
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Environmental Monitoring and Protection
• Land Surveying
• River Delta Development
• Safety Health and Environmental Management
• Environmental Consultancy
• Environmental Law
• Heritage Conservation
• Industrial Ecology
• Pollution Control
• Hazardous Waste Disposal
• Soil Management
• Water Management
• Biodiversity Management
• Sustainability Management

Employability:

Graduates with a degree in Environmental Management can find work in a variety of industries. They have the information and skills that are relevant in both the public and commercial sectors. They can work in fields such as environmental law, financial management for environmental strategies and policy formulation for anthropogenic activities that have an impact on our environment.

The job titles available for Environmental Management in India are as follows:

• Environmental Management & Corporate Social Responsibility
• Consultant (Entry Level) – Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
• Programme Associate (Environmental Sustainability)
• Environment Management Analyst
• Assistant Manager – Environment
• Environmental Engineer
• Forest, Environment Expert
• Head - Environment & Sustainability
• Project Manager
• Trainee Environmental Specialist
• Junior Shop Manager- Environment
• Assistant Project Manager
• Environmental Compliance Lead
• Environmental Sustainability Data Analyst

Job roles that students can pursue abroad for environmental management are as follows:

• Environmental Manager
• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Science Manager
• Researcher
• Teacher / Lecturer
• Environment Journalist
• Environmental Consultant