Career relevance
Our environmental management programme is for people who are interested in designing, managing and participating in more effective environmental decision-making processes. For example, if you are involved in setting up or responding to environmental or integrated management systems, planning new development projects or are trying to understand or manage sustainability. Students are drawn from industry, commerce, local and national governments, consultancies, non-governmental organisations and communities. They include people already involved in environmental management and those who wish to be – both personally and professionally.
The professional route, where you take the MSc professional project as your final module, is particularly suitable if you want to develop your career in industry, commerce, the public sector or the third sector. The research route is more applicable if you intend to develop a career in research or go on to undertake study leading to a PhD or other research degree.
Whichever route you follow, this qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in this expanding sector.
Careers and Employability Services have more information on how OU study can improve your employability.
Accreditation
CIWEM is a global community of professionals, industry organisations, universities, governments, and NGOs united to improve the practice of water and environmental management in ways that benefit society and our environment. This programme’s CIWEM accreditation means you can be confident you’ll be well-prepared for a career in water and environmental management. Becoming a CIWEM member gives you a globally recognised demonstration of your professionalism and technical abilities; you can join at any stage in your career.
IEMA accreditation demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and offers valuable benefits that equip you for success in the sustainability profession. You’ll also gain networking opportunities with IEMA’s professionals and employers, fostering connections and career insights. This accredited course provides free IEMA student membership, granting access to essential resources and tools that enhance learning. You can upgrade to practitioner membership upon graduation, fast-tracking your professional recognition.