Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability

Overview

Lead Environmental Change: Master Sustainability for a Resilient Future

This program prepares professionals to tackle complex environmental challenges through a cross-disciplinary approach, covering governance, resource management, environmental economics, and greenhouse gas management. You'll gain advanced knowledge and practical skills in sustainability, policy, and strategic decision-making, preparing you to lead innovative environmental initiatives at both local and global levels.

Learners who enrol in the Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability (MEMS) program will have the opportunity to gain and enhance knowledge, skills and competencies related to the different environmental management approaches. These different outcomes are achieved through a well-designed accredited curriculum that meets the local and international needs. 

This program covers various environmental management and sustainability related topics such as environmental sustainability, environmental governance, environmental economics, and sustainable resources management. Learners will be able to receive training and hands-on experience with the most recent environmental practices across different organizations in the UAE and GCC. 

By the end of the program, learners will be able to understand, suggest, and recommend different strategies to deal with local, regional, and global environmental issues including but not limited to climate change, water scarcity, hazardous waste problems, and resources conservation and environmental sustainability. Furthermore, they will also be able to link the international environmental agreements with the local environmental practices. 

Who is This Program For?

For Visionary Professionals Ready to Lead in Environmental Management

This program is designed for professionals and graduates passionate about driving sustainable change and addressing global environmental challenges. Perfect for those looking to build or advance careers in sustainability, environmental policy, and resource management, it offers a flexible, 100% online master's education aligned with local and international sustainability needs. 

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    Professionals and graduates passionate about sustainability and environmental management
  •     Individuals looking to build or advance careers in sustainability, environmental policy, and resource management  icon
    Individuals looking to build or advance careers in sustainability, environmental policy, and resource management
  •     Those interested in addressing global environmental challenges through governance, economics, and climate change solutions  icon
    Those interested in addressing global environmental challenges through governance, economics, and climate change solutions
  • Working professionals seeking a flexible online master's program  icon
    Working professionals seeking a flexible online master's program
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    Sustainability Advisor
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    Quality Expert
  • Sustainability Manager  icon
    Sustainability Manager
  • Sustainability Coordinator  icon
    Sustainability Coordinator
  • Sustainability Director  icon
    Sustainability Director
  • Environmental Specialist  icon
    Environmental Specialist
  • Safety Specialist  icon
    Safety Specialist
  • Environmental Monitoring and Inspection  icon
    Environmental Monitoring and Inspection

What You Will Learn

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Program Learning Goals

Graduates of this program will gain a strong foundation in:

  • Develop specialized knowledge for solving complex environmental challenges.

  • Apply research methodologies to solve complex environmental problems.

  • Demonstrate leadership in advancing sustainable development practices.

  • Integrate cross-disciplinary approaches for innovative environmental management.

  • Evaluate sustainability theories for strategic environmental decision-making.

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Program Learning Outcomes

This program equips learners with the ability to:

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Evaluate advanced sustainability frameworks integrating theoretical and ethical considerations.

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Create innovative solutions for sustainability challenges.

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Integrate environmental models to address complex sustainability problems strategically.

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Conduct independent research advancing environmental management with accountability.

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Lead transformative sustainability initiatives with entrepreneurial thinking.

Study Plan

Explore the study plan to understand your academic journey, course structure, and progression toward successful program completion.

Detailed Study Plan Table

COURSE CODE
COURSE NAME
CREDIT HOURS
STUDY MODE
SUST101
Environmental Sustainability
3
Online
RESM612
Research I: Research Methods 
3
Online
ENVM603
Environmental Management Systems
3
Online
ELECTIVE
Elective
3
Online
ENVM605
Environmental Economics
3
Online
ENVM614
Environmental Governance
3
Online
ENVM611
Environmental Monitoring and Protection
3
Online
ELECTIVE
Elective
3
Online
ENVM615
Sustainable Resources Management
3
Online
RESM675
Research II: Applied Research Capstone
3
Online
QLTY623
Managing Business Excellence
3
Online
HOSP611
Sustainable Facility Management and Environmental Safety
3
Online
ENTR612
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
3
Online
ENVM616
Greenhouse Gas Management
3
Online
PUBH603
Principles of Biostatistics
3
Online
ENVM604
Environmental Risk Management
3
Online
PROJ610
Project Management Fundamentals
3
Online
MGMT625 
Organizational Behavior & Leadership 
3
Online