Integrated Environmental Management Dalhousie University

Overview

If you’re looking to make a difference in the health of our planet through environmental protection and sustainable practices then Dalhousie University 's  Integrated Environmental Management course is the programme for you. Develop the confidence to tackle some of the greatest environmental issues facing our world.

Students get to learn by doing and are hands-on throughout their degree. Each year of this programme builds on foundations and knowledge gained through classroom learning and applied, experiential learning.

What you will learn

• Studying Integrated Environmental Management at Dalhousie means you will learn about real-world problems and how to solve them. 

• First-year students begin by building a foundation in the core sciences of agriculture, biology, chemistry, and calculus. 

• In the upper years, you will study technologies associated with biological and environmental systems as they apply to fiber fuel and food. Plus, you will apply your knowledge to solve industry-related problems.

Demand is growing for resource management professionals beyond the bachelor’s level. Graduates of the Integrated Environmental Management programme are well-positioned to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees to gain further experience in consulting, research and teaching in the environmental, agricultural and biological resource industries.

Careers

Graduates of the Integrated Environmental Management major gain a strong scientific background and enhance their analytical and critical thinking skills, allowing them to practically and creatively address key issues facing the world today.

Possible careers include:

• Environment and Resource Efficient Operations Analyst

• Energy Analyst

• Agriculture Technology Specialist