Master of Natural Resources Management

Program Overview

The Master of Natural Resources Management program combines sustainability with practical expertise in ecology, conservation biology, and natural resources management. It offers a blend of coursework and thesis or practicum options, preparing graduates for careers in natural resources management, environmental consulting, policy analysis, and research. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and a focus on sustainability.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Natural Resources Management program combines a broad commitment to sustainability with the development of well-focused, practical expertise and includes both course-based and thesis-based components.

Outline:

• Content:
• Ecology
• Human dimensions of natural resources management
• Conservation biology
• Quantitative or qualitative analyses
• Law
• Economic dimensions of natural resources management, policy, environmental impact assessments, and more.
• Structure:
• 12 credit hours of required courses
• A minimum of 9 credit hours of elective courses
• A master’s thesis or practicum
• Modules:
• Required Courses:
• NRI 7120: Mineral Resources Management and Policy
• NRI 7130: Energy Resources Management and Policy
• NRI 7180: Sustainable Development and Natural Resources
• NRI 7182: Sustainability, Economics, and Natural Resources
• NRI 7190: Natural Resources Administration and Law
• NRI 7222: Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• NR 7232: Ecological Dimensions of Resource and Environmental Management
• NR 7262: Master's Thesis Research Seminar
• NRI 7280: Regional Development in Northern Manitoba
• NRI 7290: Environmental Impact Assessment
• NRI 7302: Conservation Biology and Biodiversity Management
• Sample Elective Courses:
• NRI 7120: Mineral Resources Management and Policy
• NRI 7130: Energy Resources Management and Policy
• NRI 7180: Sustainable Development and Natural Resources
• NRI 7182: Sustainability, Economics, and Natural Resources
• NRI 7190: Natural Resources Administration and Law
• NRI 7222: Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• NR 7232: Ecological Dimensions of Resource and Environmental Management
• NR 7262: Master's Thesis Research Seminar
• NRI 7280: Regional Development in Northern Manitoba
• NRI 7290: Environmental Impact Assessment
• NRI 7302: Conservation Biology and Biodiversity Management

Assessment:

• Methods:
• Coursework
• Thesis or practicum
• Criteria:
• Academic performance
• Research quality
• Practical experience

Teaching:

• Methods:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Fieldwork
• Independent study
• Faculty:
• Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
• Faculty of Graduate Studies
• Unique Approaches:
• Interdisciplinary program
• Focus on sustainability
• Combination of course-based and thesis-based components

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Natural resources manager
• Environmental consultant
• Policy analyst
• Researcher
• Educator
• Opportunities:
• Work in government, industry, or non-profit organizations
• Conduct research on natural resources management issues
• Develop and implement policies to protect and manage natural resources
• Outcomes:
• Graduates are prepared for careers in natural resources management and related fields
• They have the skills and knowledge to address complex environmental and natural resources challenges