Environmental Management (M.P.S.)

MPS Environmental Management is designed for students engage in projects or practice to gain experience dealing with contemporary environmental management issues. The program enhances problem-solving skills, deepens understanding of design and management of technical solutions to environmental issues,

Flexible

• Full- and Part-time study programs are available.
• Master of Professional Studies is a non-thesis option to the MS well-suited for students intending to enter, or already engaged in, professional practice.

Re-training

• Suited for professional development activities
• Satisfies continuing education requirements for professionals
• Considering a change in your career path
• Projects can be within your current discipline or place of employment

Environmental Management combines engineering with business management and environmental studies to provide breadth and perspective for the student aspiring to managerial responsibility in public or private employment. Student coursework is designed to enhance technical and problem-solving skills.

At least 12 credit hours of graduate course work must be completed in engineering courses; 3–6 credit hours in natural sciences; and 3-6 hours in resource management. A comprehensive project or practicum completes the M.P.S. degree requirements. Study programs are flexible and are tailored to the interests and strengths of individuals.

Program areas include:

• Brownfield development
• Hazardous waste management
• Solid waste management
• Energy resources management
• Water resource management

Representative M.P.S. Projects

• Design of a Stormwater Management System for a Yard Waste Composting Facility
• Determination of Soil Water Characteristic Curve for Chemical Process waste following amendment with wastewater treatment plant sludge
• Characterization of Heavy Metal Distribution in Biosolids-amended Soil and in Vegetation
• Design of Process Controls for a Small Scale continuous flow biodiesel Production System

Participating Faculty: DALEY, ENDRENY, J.M. HASSETT, KROLL, QUACKENBUSH, TAO