Master’s Concentration
Environmental Policy and Management Flex Path
Design a customized environmental policy and management master’s degree that best fits your interests and career goals. Choose courses that boost your desired skillsets.
In the Flex Path concentration, you select 8 out of 12 required courses, choosing from areas like renewable energy, environmental policy, natural resource management, environmental health and safety, and more.
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible format.
At a Glance
Classes Begin
January 6
Term Length
10 Weeks
Master's Tuition
$835 per credit hour
Top-Ranked University
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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Brian Cicero
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Skills You’ll Learn
Lead business and finance strategy while understanding the environmental context
Direct compliance efforts and understand statutes and regulations
Use management and reporting systems
Curriculum
Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management with a concentration in Environmental Policy and Management Flex Path requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
4
Core Courses
5
Concentration
Courses
3
Elective Courses
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
Interested in a graduate certificate?
Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Environmental Policy and Management.
Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you’re ready and that’s why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Environmental Policy and Management Flex Path
Employment of environmental professionals is projected to grow 8% through 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Businesses are expected to continue to work with environmental professionals to help them minimize the impact their operations have on the environment.
Private business and corporations looking to identify as eco-friendly are likely to provide more opportunities in the consulting arena.
Job Titles
▪ Environmental Analyst
▪ Environmental Impact scientist, analyst, manager
▪ Sustainability Coordinator/Manager
▪ Environmental Compliance Specialist
▪ Environmental Engineer
▪ Environmental Project Manager
▪ Renewable Energy Specialist
▪ Natural Resource Manager
▪ Ecologist
▪ Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
▪ Climate Change Analyst
▪ Air Quality Specialist
▪ Water Resource Specialist
▪ Environmental Consultant
Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary: National Average
$68,910
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Theme: Job Satisfaction
Environmental Policy and Management
“I was already working in my field and I was loving my field and so, I wanted to continue to be on the ground, getting my hands dirty, making an impact while pursuing my master’s at the same time.” —Dayna Reggero, graduate.
Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Advisory Board
William Bellamy
Senior Vice President of Global Water Services, CH2M Hill
David Stewart
Stewart Environmental Consultants, Inc
Joel Hirschboeck
Director of Risk Management, Jefferson County Public Schools
Lyle Laverty
Colorado State Parks Director
Howard Roitman
Former Director of Environmental Programs, Colorado Department of Public Health & Safety
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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