Interdisciplinary Master's of Science
Interdisciplinary Master's of Science in Environmental Management |
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VCEMS supports a Master's curriculum that is interdisciplinary and focuses on environmental business, management and technology. To apply for this individualized masters program, students must first enroll in the School of Engineering, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Please see the VCEMS Admission page. For further details, contact Professor James Clarke.
Students are expected to complete a core curriculum of 8 courses that provide a foundation in economics, law, engineering, management, and quantitative methods. Four of the eight core course are predetermined and listed below. Student may then select from the remaining courses listed below to complete their course requirements (24 total hours for thesis candidates and 30 hours for non-thesis students). Thesis candidates must complete an additional 6 hours for thesis credit (for a total of 30 hours). The faculty advisory committee may adjust this list based on the interests and needs of individual students, current course offerings, and alternatives that fulfill the same basic purpose. The thesis requirement consists of conducting environmental management/science research and preparing a manuscript suitable for publication in a respected peer-reviewed journal. Please click here for a description of core curriculum. |