Master of Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering
Master of Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 2 - 17 Jul 2023
Semester 1 - 19 Feb 2024
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Qualification
Research Master's
Taught and Research Master's
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Duration
2 years full-time
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Credits
240
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Location
Lincoln University Campus
Expand your potential to make a difference where it’s urgently needed. Gain a world-renowned Master’s degree from Lincoln, with a semester spent in Europe at BOKU University in Vienna, and tuition costing the same as all other two year Lincoln Master’s degrees.
The world desperately needs new approaches to managing natural resources in the face of growing populations, environmental degradation and increased competition for declining resources. The Master of Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering is a globally admired two-year Master’s programme focusing on sustainable development. Part of the study is a semester at BOKU University in Vienna. This Master’s will further nurture your preparedness to make a significant difference where it’s most needed.
How you’ll grow
- You’ll design your own multi-disciplinary study programme.
- Targeting learning and experiences that support your sustainability research and nourish your career aspirations.
Career opportunities
Career outcomes for MNaRMEE graduates include consulting in international business and sustainability, nature conservation and wildlife management, risk management and ecological engineering fields. You’ll also be in demand among both government and non-government research organisations, and for consulting in the higher education sector.
Programme information
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A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Students are required to complete 240 credits
- In the first semester, 60 credits of taught courses from the schedules to the regulations for the MNaRM&EE degree at Lincoln University.
- In the second semester, students are required to complete a minimum of 60 credits (30 ECTS) of coursework at BOKU. Note that the first year provides preliminary research preparation.
- In the second year students must enrol in the thesis at Lincoln University worth 120 credits.
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
Due to the uncertainty created by the COVID pandemic, Lincoln University is unable to guarantee that students enrolling in MNaRMEE will be able to travel to Austria as per the programme requirements in the near future. Students who enrol in MNaRMEE but are unable to undertake a semester aboard in their second semester of study, have the option of deferring their semester abroad to the final year of study, or, completing all of their course work at Lincoln and switching their degree to a Masters of Applied Science in Environmental Management. It is recommended that you discuss your options with the Programme Advisor.
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Entry requirements
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A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Students are required to complete 240 credits
- In the first semester, 60 credits of taught courses from the schedules to the regulations for the MNaRM&EE degree at Lincoln University.
- In the second semester, students are required to complete a minimum of 60 credits (30 ECTS) of coursework at BOKU. Note that the first year provides preliminary research preparation.
- In the second year students must enrol in the thesis at Lincoln University worth 120 credits.
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
Due to the uncertainty created by the COVID pandemic, Lincoln University is unable to guarantee that students enrolling in MNaRMEE will be able to travel to Austria as per the programme requirements in the near future. Students who enrol in MNaRMEE but are unable to undertake a semester aboard in their second semester of study, have the option of deferring their semester abroad to the final year of study, or, completing all of their course work at Lincoln and switching their degree to a Masters of Applied Science in Environmental Management. It is recommended that you discuss your options with the Programme Advisor.
Programme Structure
A recommended course of study is one from:
Choose a minimum of one of the following courses:
Choose a minimum of one of the following courses:
- ECOL 608 - Research Methods in Ecology 20 credits
- ECON 615 - Applied Research Methods 20 credits
- ERST 601 - Advanced Theory in Resource Studies 20 credits
- ERST 606 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems A 20 credits
- ERST 607 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems B 20 credits
- SOCI 601 - Social Science Research Methods (Quantitative) 20 credits
- SOCI 602 - Social Science Research Methods (Qualitative) 20 credits
- Elective courses
Plus one Elective course and a 120-credit thesis
Plus 60 credits (30 ECTS) from an approved course of study at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Austria.
Programme contacts
Key information for students
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