WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT?
Environmental Management refers to the use of natural, economic and human resources in ways that consider the natural environment or the workplace. It is a broad, interdisciplinary field, involving everything from sustainable development and to environmental, safety, and health problems.
Sustainable solutions to complex environmental problems are becoming more and more difficult to find. Environmental managers are faced with many interconnected fields of study that must be considered, often-staggering costs and conflicting scientific data, the emotional nature of many environmental conflicts, and the absence of scientific, social or political consensus.
WHAT ARE THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS?
Environmental Management is a broad term which can apply to almost any environmental field of study, and the major is often found in conjunction with Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or even Environmental Engineering programs. In any of these cases, Environmental Management majors can expect to study an interdisciplinary curriculum of science and humanities, including biological, physical, and climatic fundamentals.
Often, programs include an emphasis on ecological problem-solving which results in the protection of human, ecological and economic health. Specific course we've seen include:
- Environmental Protection
- Land Management
- Outdoor Recreation Management
- Environment and Society
- Water, Soil and Air Resources
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Great Resources
on Environmental Management
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- Energy and Mineral Resources
- Integrated Resources Planning and Management
- Industrial, Municipal, and Agricultural Development
- Environmental Values and Ethics
- Environmental Legislation and Planning
- Environmental Sampling and Data Analysis
- Human Geography
- Environmental Impact Assessments
- Wetland Ecology
- Coastal Systems Management
- Biodiversity and Wildlife Management
- Environmental Economics
- Environmental Health
- Conservation of Natural Resources
- Statistics
- Conflict Resolution
CAREERS AND SALARY OUTLOOK
Environmental Management graduates are often called upon to understand the scientific, financial, and social complexities of differing, and often competing, environmental practices. Careers are often found in technical, economic, social, and communication positions for industry, government, business, commerce and nonprofit sectors. Specific job titles we've seen include:
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Career Guidance
in Environmental Management
 No one wants polluted air or water. The challenge for businesses and agencies today is to do the most good with the time and money available, says Enviro Consultant Dr. Anthony Maranto. >>>
 Dr. Daniel Donnelly spent 25 years with USEPA and is Director of the Center for Env. Research at Duquesne U. In this Interview, he talks about EPA, his career, and the enviro job market. >>>
 Being a specialist can be an asset, even in the very diverse field of environmental management. Read about it in our interview with Dr. Robert Beauchamp. >>>
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- Project Manager
- Environmental Researcher
- Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist
- Corporate Environmental Analyst
- Wetlands Policy Analyst
- GIS Analysist
- Environmental Policy Analysist
- Environmental Consultant
- Water and Air Quality Analyst
- Hazardous Waste Specialist
- Communications Specialist
- Public Relations Officer
- ISO 14000 Coordinator
- Environmental Audit Assistant
- Environmental Technician
- Geotechnician
- Environmental Scientist
- Reclamation Technician
- Soil Conservaton Specialist
- Hydrologist Lab Assistant/Technician
- Forester / Naturalist
The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not include a specific job category for Environmental Managers. However, Environmental Management graduates could fit into any number of the categories discussed on the BLS web site, depending on the emphasis studied or field of interest. Please visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook to browse your specific field of interest.
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