Engineering courses may benefit budding marine conservationists
Posted on 6/27/2010
Sustainable management is becoming increasingly popular among many companies, including engineering societies. As a result, many graduate schools are creating programs that can prepare students for environmental careers in a wide variety of industries.
For example, Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences recently announced the launch of a masters program in marine conservation and policy. The course of study, which is designed to be completed in 12 months, will introduce degree seekers to marine ecosystems as well as the economic, legal and political issues associated with marine conservation.
Individuals who choose to enroll in this program will take classes on marine science, biology, quantitative analysis, marine management, economics, policy and law. This curriculum is intended to give graduates the skills they will need to communicate with scientists and stakeholders, and explain research results to the general public.
"Graduates of this program should have the advanced training and broad skill-set needed to compete effectively for marine conservation positions that are not research-based," said Robert Cerrato, director of the program.
Individuals who complete this program may find jobs in the environmental engineering field, as this sector is slated to increase by 31 percent over the next eight years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
For example, Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences recently announced the launch of a masters program in marine conservation and policy. The course of study, which is designed to be completed in 12 months, will introduce degree seekers to marine ecosystems as well as the economic, legal and political issues associated with marine conservation.
Individuals who choose to enroll in this program will take classes on marine science, biology, quantitative analysis, marine management, economics, policy and law. This curriculum is intended to give graduates the skills they will need to communicate with scientists and stakeholders, and explain research results to the general public.
"Graduates of this program should have the advanced training and broad skill-set needed to compete effectively for marine conservation positions that are not research-based," said Robert Cerrato, director of the program.
Individuals who complete this program may find jobs in the environmental engineering field, as this sector is slated to increase by 31 percent over the next eight years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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