Environmental Management Co-op Information for Employers
Adding Value to Your Team
The major in Environmental Management focuses on the development of leaders in the areas of environmental science and technology. The program combines a solid background in environmental science and management with business, using a mix of theoretical and applied study. In the Environmental Management program, students gain the knowledge they need to play a significant role in protecting the environment. The program combines the applied aspects of environmental science and technology with extensive business training focused on leadership in environmental maintenance, remediation and regulation.
University of Guelph Advantage
Students in this major are able to create a curriculum uniquely tailored to their career goal. The flexibility provided in semesters 6 through 8 permits students to develop their understanding of specific areas of environmental science and business or take a variety of areas within the discipline. This flexibility also allows students to participate in international exchanges and study abroad opportunities. Students have the opportunity to incorporate a variety of field trips, experiential learning in the workplace and independent research projects into their program.
Our co-op process responds to your needs. Employers can post, interview and hire throughout the semester and out students are available for 4, 8 or 12 month work terms. The Experience Guelph hiring tool makes hiring Guelph co-op students easy!
Student Strengths
Critical Thinking
Management and decision-making skills for the application of scientific knowledge and industry-related data to environmental problems, and the evaluation of appropriate environmental policies.
Communication
Excellent communication abilities developed through oral presentations and report writing
Knowledge
Strong background in science, economics, and business, mixing theoretical and applied study.
Environmental Management Work Term Schedule
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Academic | Academic | Work |
| FOUR | Work | Work | Off |
| FIVE | Academic | Academic |
Environmental Management Course Sequencing
Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.
Fall
- Discovering Biodiversity
- General Chemistry I
- Introduction to Environmental Sciences
- Introduction to Canadian Business Management
Winter
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Introduction to Environmental Economics, Law and Policy
- Individuals and Groups in Organizations
Summer
Off
Fall
- Ecology
- Introduction to Co-operative Education
- Soil Science
- Communications in Environmental Science
- Survey of Natural Resource Economics
- Mapping and GIS
Winter
- Plant Health and the Environment
- Introduction to Environmental Biology
- 3 electives or restricted electives
Summer
Work Term One
Fall
- The Earth from Space
- One of:
- Analysis in Geography
- Statistics for Business Decisions
- 3 electives or restricted electives
Winter
- Pesticides and the Environment
- Groundwater
- 3 electives or restricted electives
Summer
Work Term Two
Fall
Work Term Three
Winter
Work Term Four
Summer
Off
Fall
- 5 electives or restricted electives
Winter
- 3 electives or restricted electives
- Environmental Management Integrated Project
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