The Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours) is an interdisciplinary program that examines the complex web of social, political, cultural, economic and ecological factors that shape the field of environmental management. Specialise in either Natural Systems and Wildlife or Sustainable Development. You will gain practical skills in applying scientific planning and business principles to achieve a balance between environmental protection and human development. Choose from a wide selection of elective courses in your first three years that will develop your knowledge and skills across business and sustainability, conservation and wildlife management, global change and policy frameworks. Apply your core knowledge in your fourth year as you hone your ability to research, develop and manage solutions to real world problems through an independent research project or industry oriented group research project. Career outcomes You will find employment in managerial, research, administrative and education roles within consultancies, mining companies, government departments, land care and catchment management groups and national and international Non-Government Organisations. Opportunities are available in a variety of sectors including: • National parks and wildlife conservation • Environmental assessment and compliance • Natural resource management including coastal, river and catchment systems • Policy development • Government and commercial consultancies in environmental planning and management • Mining and resources industry • Environmental tourism • Environmental management. Majors Natural Systems and Wildlife The Natural Systems and Wildlife major teaches you how to use scientific, social, economic and managerial information in natural systems, and wildlife conservation and management. The major combines the study of biology with multidisciplinary skills in environmental management, decision-making, problem-solving and policy analysis. Sustainable Development The Sustainable Development major teaches you how to manage (and minimize) the conflict between the need for growth and development, and our environment. This major teaches skills in environmental management, decision-making and problem-solving, with a focus on urban, industrial and rural environments. By the end of the major, you'll be ready to help companies and governments set and meet appropriate environmental standards.