Master of Environmental Management

The Master of Environmental Management at the University of Rhode Island is a fully online program designed to equip students with essential skills to tackle complex environmental challenges. This program integrates core themes from existing certificates in resource management, environmental analysis, and effective communication. Students can choose to focus on two of three graduate certificates: Fisheries Science, GIS and Geospatial Technologies, or Natural Resources and the Environment. The curriculum emphasizes leadership skills through a dedicated course, EVS 505, which covers effective leadership styles, communication, and conflict resolution. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in environmental consulting, sustainable resource management, and policy analysis, making a significant impact in government, non-profits, and private sectors dedicated to environmental conservation.