Environment and Management
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    Environment and Management

    Royal Roads University
    Royal Roads University
    Canada
    Canada, Abbotsford
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 33,698 / Year
    Apply DateJune 6, 2022
    Next IntakeSeptember 6, 2022
    Environment and Management

    About

    You're passionate about, and deeply involved in, practical environmental issues. Perhaps your interest ignited through an undergraduate degree in science, or environmental science. Or maybe you've already been working in the environmental field for a few years.

    Now, you want to take your energy and commitment to the next level, building on your drive to make a difference — in your community, in your professional practice and through your work — to create a more sustainable world for all.

    The Master of Arts in Environment and Management combines leading-edge research with on-the-ground practice and theory. You'll enhance your existing skills, while increasing your knowledge about how to solve our world's complex environmental challenges.

    You'll examine many topics related to sustainability, from climate pollution and biodiversity loss, to reconciliation and social and community innovations. You'll also focus on sustainability, accelerating the take-up of social and community innovations and the nature of change. You'll learn about strategic decision making and teamwork. And you'll learn how to address technical and policy questions using systems and sustainability perspectives.

    By studying the inter-relationships between human, social and ecological systems, and learning about critical management concepts, you'll be ready to lead sustainability initiatives in multiple sectors, from government to industry and more.

    The elective difference

    The Master of Arts in Environment and Management shares some courses with the related Master of Science in Environment and Management. The difference is in the elective courses that you'll take.

    Master of Arts in Environment and Management elective courses include:

    • sustainable development, from theory to practice
    • legal aspects of environmental management
    • economics for decision making
    • climate policy and governance
    • worldviews, ethics and the environment
    • learning theory and environmental program design
    • the biosphere and sustainability
    • academic writing and critical thinking across disciplines

    If you identify a critical skill or knowledge gap in your learning agenda, you have the option of substituting a course elective from another university, upon approval of the program head and director of the school.

    Program outcomes

    Once you have completed this program, you'll have a solid understanding of policy, practice and communication, as well as skills for working with stakeholders and communities to address global and local environmental and sustainability challenges. You'll be prepared to work in government, private and public sectors as well as non-governmental organizations.

     

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Standard admission

    • Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a related field, with a minimum GPA of 'B' (3.00/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution.
    • At least two years of relevant work or volunteer experience.
    • Applicants who meet the degree requirement, but not the GPA requirement, will normally be required to complete"Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" several weeks prior to starting the program and obtain a minimum final grade of B (73%).

    Flexible admission

    Applicants who do not meet the Standard Admission requirements will be considered for flexible admission and assessed as follows:

    • Normally, six years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • All flexible admission applicants will normally be required to complete "Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" several weeks prior to starting the program and obtain a minimum final grade of B (73%).

    English language proficiency

    • If English is not your primary language, please review our English language requirements.

    Additional recommendations 

    • Our program is designed to be of most benefit to environmental practitioners who have an interest in, or a responsibility for, leadership and sustainable decision-making. As such, work and volunteer experience are key requirements of admission to the program.
    • Students intending to pursue the MSc stream must possess a science-focused undergraduate degree.
    • Indication of potential thesis topic and thesis sponsor is beneficial to a candidate's application.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 68
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    All applications to this program require submission of the following information and supporting documents before your file can be assessed for admission:

    Application form

    In order to apply online, you will be required to create a log-in account using your email address. You will be required to list all credit courses and/or programs you have completed or are currently enrolled in. An application fee will be required. If your application fees are being paid by a third party, review sponsored student information. Once submitted, you may check the status of your application at any time.

    Official transcripts

    Applicants are responsible for arranging for the submission of official transcripts from ALL post-secondary (higher education) institutions currently or previously attended, for all credit courses and/or programs. Transcripts are not required for non-credit programs or courses, though some programs may require proof of professional certifications or designations.

    Transcripts are considered official only if submitted directly by the Registrar or other recognized authority of the providing institution in the institution's original, sealed envelope. If the envelope has been opened, the transcripts are no longer official and new (official) transcripts will be required to complete your application.

    All international transcripts or credentials are subject to an international transcript and/or credential evaluation.

    Personal statement

    Your personal statement should be no less than a one-page letter indicating your motivation for seeking entrance to the program. Your statement should comment upon your personal and career goals, the expectations you have for the program in relation to the achievement of your goals, and the strengths you feel you can bring to the program. While it is not necessary, you can also include potential thesis interests and potential thesis sponsor.

    Letters of reference

    It is ideal if one reference letter is based on your work experience and the other based on either your academic performance or community service that you have undertaken. However, two work-related references are acceptable in certain cases. There is no set standard for letter of reference format. The length and level of detail in each letter may vary.

    Content of the reference letters should illustrate and support your suitability for admission to the Master of Arts/Master of Science in Environment and Management program. Content may include how your referee feels you will succeed in the program (and why) and how the program will benefit you. Indication of demonstrated skills, competencies and aptitudes and other relevant information about which the referee can comment is beneficial. The context in which the referee has come to know you should also be mentioned.

    Resume

    Your resume should provide as much information as possible, with special attention given to the past ten years of your career. As a guideline, items in your resume should include:

    • Education: List all post secondary education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates you have achieved.
    • Training/professional development: List career related training and professional development programs completed within the past five years. Include the source of training, and the duration and year completed. List other training and personal development programs not already identified.
    • Work experience: Please include name of organization, position, length of service and brief description of duties.
    • Voluntary/unpaid work experience: List and describe any voluntary/unpaid post-secondary employment and/or community service experience. Please include the name of the organization, length of service, and a brief description of duties. List positions you have held in this service.
    • Information technology training and experience: Briefly describe your level of training and experience in the use of information technology including computers, software and telecommunications networks as tools for business, education, teaching and personal use.
    • Professional memberships/affiliations: List memberships and positions you hold/have held in professional associations, service clubs, community/volunteer sector.
    • Other relevant information : Provide any other information which you believe is relevant to your application and will be of assistance to the review committee.

    If applicable:

    • Applicants declaring permanent resident or Convention Refugee status in Canada, must submit a copy of their Permanent Resident Card (PR card) along with their application.
    • Transcript evaluation fee or credential evaluation report, if submitting international transcripts.
    • An official English language proficiency score report or other evidence of proficiency if English is not your primary language.
    • Other information or documents as may be requested to determine your eligibility.

    For information on how and where to send your supporting documents, please refer to the document submission guidelines. 

    Environment and Management
    Royal Roads University
    Royal Roads University
    Canada

    Canada, Abbotsford

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