Do you love nature? Are you concerned with the conservation and proper usage of natural resources? Have you dreamed about a career combining science and an environment where you can make a positive difference in the world? Then an interesting career in Environmental Management is the right career option for you.
What is Environmental Management (EM)?
It involves the protection and conservation of natural resources and management of water, air quality, soil, energy, coastlands, forests and river basins and the disposal of solid, hazardous and toxic waste. It includes issues of deforestation, soil erosion to global warming and landfills.
Environmental Managers are responsible for looking into environmental performance and working of various public and private sector organizations and also for the development, implementation and monitoring of environmental strategies for sustainable development.
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Responsibilities
- Ability to communicate scientific principles and understanding current guiding regulations.
- Development of inclusive Environmental management strategies.
- Implementing environmental policies and practices.
- Devise best tools and systems for monitoring performance and implementing environmental strategies and ensure they comply with environmental legislation.
- Confirming the obtained materials is environmentally sourced.
- Providing environmental training to staff at every level.
- Maintaining budgets of environmental strategy.
Education and eligibility
Interested candidates can pursue environmental management courses at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. For an undergraduate course in this field, the following is the eligibility criteria.
- Completion of 10+2 from a recognized board in preferably science stream with a minimum of 50%.
- A science stream is not mandatory for environmental management but it provides a wider scope for EM courses at both under and postgraduate levels.
For candidates looking for post-graduation in Environmental management, the following is the path:
- Completion of bachelors in preferably Environmental Management or in science fields like compliant with environments like engineering, physics, chemistry, zoology and much more.
- If you are opting for a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in EM courses, you need to qualify GATE exam for admission into M.Tech.
A doctorate degree is available in Environmental management along with diploma courses.
Top Colleges for studying Environmental Management
The following are some of the top colleges in India that are offering Environmental Management courses.
- Amity Institute of Energy and Environment- New Delhi.
- Annamalai University- Cuddalore.
- Institute of Management and Technical Studies- Noida.
- Bundelkhand University- Jhansi.
- Gujarat University- Ahmedabad.
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University- New Delhi.
- The Global Open University- Nagaland.
- Pacific University- Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Required Skills
A professional in environmental management has to possess the following skills.
- Practical knowledge of biology, chemistry, geography, geology, social sciences
- Be abreast of current environmental technologies.
- Excellent communication skills and persuasion ability.
- Leadership qualities.
- Detail-oriented and methodological work approach.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Commercial Awareness and business knowledge.
- Project management and delivering presentations.
- Identification of emerging problems and developing solutions proactively using systems thinking.
- Computer literacy.
Career Opportunities in Environmental Management
EM is a broad area that includes the study of different studies like environmental science, management, organization studies, pollution and many more. The following are the job profiles an Environmental Management can opt for:
- Environmental Consultant.
- Environmental Manager.
- Conservation Manager.
- Environmental Analyst.
- Environmental Policy Managers.
- Sustainability Specialists.
- Ecosystem Restoration Advisor.
- Sustainability Architecture Specialists.
Top Recruiters
The following are the top recruiters that employ MBA graduates of Environmental Management like:
- Hatsun
- General Electrical Company.
- Sahara Computers Pvt Ltd.
- Geo-Envicare.
Employment Areas
The following is a list of National Level organizations that employ Environmental Management professionals.
- Industries, distilleries, fertilizer plants, mines, refineries, textile mills etc.
- Research and Development
- Forest and Wildlife Management
- NGOs
- Pollution Control Boards
- Urban Planning
- Water Resources and Agriculture
- Public Institutions and Private Industries
- Colleges and Universities
- Ministry of Environment and Forests.
International Organizations involved in environmental management and conservation efforts like:
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
- Earth System Governance Project
- Embassies and other international organizations related to the environment.
Salary and Job Outlook
An entry-level environmental management graduate can earn an average of INR 20-25k. After pursuing a master degree, the professional can earn up to INR 35-50k.
If an aspirant wants to get a government job or pollution control board, they need to qualify for the Public Service Commission Exams conducted at state levels and centre levels.
Due to global warming and several other environmental concerns, the significance of environmental management is increasing rapidly. The need for professionals in this field is thereby increasing and it is their responsibility to ensure a healthy balance between the environment and the impact of a global society on it.
– Samiya Firdous
