Master in Environmental Management
The purpose of Environmental Management graduate programs offered by Portland State University is to provide a curriculum that will develop scientists, managers, and educators who are able to analyze and understand environmental systems, predict environmental change and participate in the management of the environment.
Quick Facts
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| Full-time Duration: |
1 year |
| Starting in: |
September |
| Tuition Fee: |
$708 per credit |
| Location: |
Portland Campus (Portland, United States) |
Each Portland State University student conducts research and completes a thesis or project; each student develops depth in a specific academic area; and each student develops breadth through a set of core courses that include concepts in physical sciences, life sciences, social sciences.
Environmental Management students will complete lab or field thesis research. MS theses are based on a hypothesis driven research project that addresses an environmental question. Research may consist of field and/or lab research, though frequently it is a combination of both. MS students are advised primarily by a faculty advisor.
Career
A Master of Science degree prepares students for additional research at the doctoral level and work in:
- Environmental consulting
- Resource agencies
- City, county and state government
- Industry
