Environmental Policy and Management
The responsible management of environmental issues – climate change, energy, sustainability, etc. – represents one of the biggest challenges facing government, industry, and the general public. To prepare you for managing these challenges, the master’s program in environmental policy and management (EPM) at the University College offers an innovative curriculum, which allows students to customize their degrees to the specific needs of their career, and both online and on-campus options.
Unlike other programs, we blend the fundamentals of environmental science and technology with an emphasis on:
- the development of sound policies
- practical applications of knowledge
- an ethical management philosophy
Whether pursuing a master’s degree online or on campus, or a certificate of advanced study, students discover how to work effectively with and within diverse organizations, businesses and communities in addressing problems and forging solutions. In addition, students have the advantage of working with instructors who practice in the environmental policy and management field. Many of our instructors head agencies and consulting firms charged with putting knowledge, current practices and the latest technology to work.
This program is designed specifically for working adults, and its hands-on emphasis in project-oriented courses prepares you for inspection, permitting and compliance positions in various industries. EPM courses are also beneficial to students pursuing information management, project management, enforcement and regulation positions with government agencies. Students interested in policy development and advocacy positions with nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations will also appreciate the program’s emphasis on translating knowledge into effective policy.
Online Learning
Our master’s degree and certificate in Environmental Policy & Management can be earned entirely through online study. All courses are available in an online format. Students can also take all courses on the University of Denver campus, or take a combination of online and on-campus classes.
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Outcomes for Environmental Policy and Management
Graduates of the Master of Applied Science in Environmental Policy and Management will be able to:
Develop and demonstrate a higher awareness of environmental ethics including the responsible exercise of individual judgment and civic responsibility and honesty in dealing with environmental issues
Understand the importance and application of the science of ecology and its impact on the cultural and social creation of humans and earth’s physical and biological system
Demonstrate a solid background in business management, environmental policy, public communication and involvement, and work toward the integration of environmental improvement into all organizational business decisions and operations
Clearly articulate the roles of legislatures, rule-making bodies, and regulatory enforcement agencies in environmental protection and management
Display critical thinking processes: analyze, understand, and evaluate environmental issues in organizations including educating the public and instituting collaborative decision-making on issues involving the levels of acceptable risks and degree, intensity, and acceptability of environmental protection
Apply advanced methods such as life-cycle cost analyses, impact assessment, decision making, science, economics, finance, etc., in an integrative approach to craft informed decisions about complex environmental problems and challenges
Career and Growth Opportunities
Every major corporation and many other businesses have staff dedicated toward environmental policies and their successful, cost effective management. These careers are stable and growing and our EPM master’s degree and certificates are all desired credentials for them. Positions and careers that can be facilitated by this degree include inspection, permit and compliance positions in various industries, information management, project management, enforcement and regulation for governmental organizations, and positions in policy development and advocacy with non-governmental and other not-for-profit organizations.
A Master of Applied Science in Environmental Policy Management can be earned in less than two years by completing 48 credit hours. Graduate certificates allow professionals to add a powerful skill set to their capabilities in one year by completing 24 credit hours. Credits earned as part of a graduate certificate can be applied toward the completion of a University College master’s degree.
master’s degree specialty options
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Natural Resource Management
- Energy and Sustainability
- Environmental Assessment of Nuclear Power
graduate certificates
2009/2010 Tuition Rates
| Total degree tuition cost based on current year rates: | |
| Master's Degree | $20,112 |
| Master's Degree Online | $22,080 |
| Certificate | $10,056 |
| Certificate Online | $11,040 |
| Per credit hour rates: | |
| On Campus Per Credit | $419 |
| Online Per Credit | $460 |
Our experienced academic advisors are available to answer questions about our programs and how you can fit returning to school into your busy schedule. Our advisors will work with you to design a degree or certificate that will best help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
contact our program
- Academic Director
John Hill - Academic Advisor
Paula Demos
Our annual schedule is intended as a planning tool, which reflects what classes will be offered and in what format through the upcoming calendar year. This schedule may adjust throughout the year based on course cancellations or the addition of course sections based on student demand.