Overview The environmental manager explores: relationships between humans and their environments patterns of distribution and consumption of resources that influence sustainable futures. With special knowledge of the spatial and temporal patterns in the human and natural environment, graduates play a major role in resource and environmental management. Completing a second major in a related field will produce a highly valued professional skill set. This major has core units from human geography and environmental science. KEY FEATURES Integrating human and biophysical aspects allows graduates to apply their skills in diverse roles. Strong focus on practical work in the field and laboratories to develop skills and problem solving ability. You can complete your studies by distance education (external study). Some units require attendance on campus SUITABLE FOR Students interested in work that integrates environmental understanding and responsibility; those aiming to supplement studies in applied social science or applied science with broader studies in environment and sustainability. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS community-based research and monitoring roles community-based resource manager environmental and resource manager environmental consultant environmental educator environmental policymaker heritage administrator local or regional water manager planner EMPLOYERS Aboriginal land councils businesses and industry community environment groups community relations sector of business and industry conservation consultancy firms departments of land and water education programs environment protection authorities foreign aid projects heritage bodies local councils mining and other resource industries national parks and wildlife services