Environmental management from New Zealand's agricultural heartland — Massey's Manawatū campus sits in the middle of the land-use conflicts the degree teaches you to manage, and the whole 180-credit programme can also be done by distance, a rarity among the country's environment master's.
Key facts
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
51,180 NZD per year
NZD 51,180 per 120 credits (2026), verified on the official Massey page (GST inclusive; the 180-credit programme totals more). Also offered by distance/online.
Curriculum modules
Environmental management core — Policy, planning and assessment.
Applied or research pathway — B-average applied track or B+ research track.
Project or thesis — Capstone matched to the chosen pathway.
Admission requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree with minimum B average in qualifying 300-level courses (Postgraduate Diploma and Honours pathways also accepted)
English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) for non-native speakers
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