Advanced Environmental Management

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE

Humanity today faces serious environmental challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, waste management, and overexploitation of water and other resources. Increasing urbanization around the world also has major implications for people and the planet. In this certificate program, you'll learn how to best reduce environmental impacts and improve the living conditions of people around the world. You'll explore key concepts such as spatial disparities, scientific uncertainty, the need for collaborative decision-making, and sustainable development. You'll also learn the relevant science, historical details, human impacts, and approaches for addressing them. You'll probe similarities and differences in social, economic, and ecological challenges faced by different world regions and groups, including Indigenous peoples. You'll examine case studies that illustrate real-world implications of climate change and related issues, and opportunities to improve sustainability and equity. You'll emerge better prepared to build a career in environmental management, implement best practices, influence policy, and contribute to positive change.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Examine the fundamentals of climate change, urban environments, and/or water resources, including the impacts of human activities and repercussions for ecosystems and human societies.
• Explore the similarities and differences in the challenges faced by different world regions, as well as different groups, such as Indigenous peoples.
• Analyze the approaches for moving towards sustainable development.

BENEFITS

• Deepen your understanding of unique challenges associated with climate change, urban areas, and water resources.
• Explore real-world issues and case studies that illustrate the dire implications of climate change on local, regional, and global scales.
• Implement best practices in conservation, sustainability, and management to improve the well-being and security of people around the world.

REQUIRED COURSES

• 3566 Fundamentals of Environmental Management
• 3568 Strategies in Environmental Management
• 3569 Environmental Risk Assessment
• 3570 Global Environmental Issues

ELECTIVE COURSES

Two of the following courses:

• 3771 Climate Change
• 3567 Urban Sustainability
• 3745 Water Resource Management

Certificate Requirements

• You have three years from the start date of your first course to complete the certificate. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) may be granted for one course.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.