This programme is a specialised master’s degree (180 credits) focused on:

• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Environmental sustainability challenges
• Policy, management, and real-world application

 

Why Study Environmental Sustainability at Massey?

• Focus on global sustainability challenges (climate, inequality, environment)
• Learn both:
  • Theory of SDGs
  • Practical implementation
• Includes real-world practicum (industry experience)
• Multidisciplinary learning:
  • Environmental science
  • Policy
  • Indigenous knowledge systems

 

Programme Structure (Environmental Sustainability)

Core Courses (SDGs)

• Sustainable Development (theory & frameworks)
• Sustainable Development Goals in Practice

Environmental Sustainability Courses

Choose from topics like:

• Environmental Management Principles
• Land System Change
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Environmental Policy & Impact Assessment
• Zero Waste & Sustainability
• Advanced Environmental Management

Practicum (Industry Experience)

• 60-credit professional placement (320 hours)
• Work with:
  • Government
  • NGOs
  • Private organisations
• Can be completed in:
  • New Zealand
  • Home country

 

Key Topics Covered

• Climate change & sustainability
• Environmental management systems
• Policy and governance
• Resource use & land systems
• Circular economy & zero waste
• SDG measurement & reporting

 

Disciplines / Specialisation

• Environmental Sustainability (specialisation under MSDG)

Strong interdisciplinary approach:

• Environment + Policy + Development + Society

 

Highlights

• Unique degree focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Includes real-world practicum experience
• Strong interdisciplinary approach
• Flexible (online + campus)
• High global demand for sustainability professionals

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work in:

Sustainability & Environment:

• Sustainability Manager / Advisor
• Environmental Consultant
• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Specialist

Government & Policy:

• Policy Analyst
• Development Consultant
• Climate Policy Advisor

International Organisations:

• UN agencies
• NGOs
• Development sector

 

Latest Updates / Special Notes

• Focus aligned with UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda
• Increasing demand for:
  • ESG professionals
  • Sustainability strategists
• Expansion of online and flexible learning
• Practicum ensures real-world employability

 

Special Requirements

• Must achieve B grade average in Part One to progress to practicum
• Practicum (320 hours) is compulsory
• Some courses may have prerequisites