A master’s in environmental health and safety where you will acquire a foundation in the managerial aspects of developing and implementing environmental health and safety management systems to help companies meet their sustainability and safety standards.

Management of environmental, health and safety issues has changed significantly in recent years. The emergence of voluntary standards and codes of conduct, including international standards, coupled with the need to manage costs and limited resources, has resulted in a trend to move beyond regulatory compliance. Now, companies work toward sustainability through the use of integrated environmental and management systems, which are woven into key business processes. The environmental management masters provides students with a solid foundation in the managerial aspects of developing and implementing environmental, health and safety management systems that can move organizations toward a more sustainable and socially responsible future.

Environmental Health and Safety Courses

The MS degree in environmental, health and safety management provides students with a solid foundation in the managerial aspects of developing and implementing environmental, health and safety management systems that can move organizations toward a more sustainable and socially responsible future. In addition, students gain a solid technical foundation in air emissions, wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, occupational safety and occupational health (industrial hygiene). Elements of sustainability are integrated into most core courses and some electives.

The program may be completed entirely through online learning, or via a combination of online and traditional on-campus courses. The curriculum includes core courses, professional electives, and a choice of a thesis, capstone project, or comprehensive exam.

Professional electives can include courses in topics as diverse as fire protection, occupational health, solid and hazardous waste management, industrial wastewater management, air emissions management, occupational safety, mechanical and electrical controls and standards, environmental health and safety law, accounting and finance, project management, and organizational behavior and leadership. Additional professional electives are available in topics such as business management, quality, sustainability, and other areas.

Environmental, Health and Safety Management (thesis option), MS degree, typical course sequence
Course    Sem. Cr. Hrs.
First Year
ESHS-720    Environmental, Health and Safety Management    3
ESHS-740    EHS Management System Design    3
ESHS-755    Corporate Social Responsibility    3
ESHS-760    Integrating EHS Management    3
GRCS-701    Research Methods    3
     
Professional Electives
6
Second Year
ESHS-780    EHS Internal Auditing    3
ESHS-788    Thesis Planning    3
ESHS-790    Thesis    3
Total Semester Credit Hours    
30
Environmental, Health and Safety Management (capstone project option), MS degree, typical course sequence
Course    Sem. Cr. Hrs.
First Year
ESHS-720    Environmental, Health and Safety Management    3
ESHS-740    EHS Management System Design    3
ESHS-755    Corporate Social Responsibility    3
ESHS-760    Integrating EHS Management    3
GRCS-701    Research Methods    3
     
Professional Electives
6
Second Year
ESHS-780    EHS Internal Auditing    3
ESHS-797    Graduate Project    3
     
Professional Elective
3
Total Semester Credit Hours    
30
Environmental, Health and Safety Management (comprehensive exam option), MS degree, typical course sequence
Course    Sem. Cr. Hrs.
First Year
ESHS-720    Environmental, Health and Safety Management    3
ESHS-740    EHS Management System Design    3
ESHS-755    Corporate Social Responsibility    3
ESHS-760    Integrating EHS Management    3
GRCS-701    Research Methods    3
     
Professional Electives
6
Second Year
ESHS-780    EHS Internal Auditing    3
ESHS-795    Comprehensive Exam    0
     
Professional Electives
6
Total Semester Credit Hours    
30

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the MS program in environmental, health and safety management, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for information on application deadlines, entry terms, and more.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Two letters of recommendation are required. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
• Not all programs require the submission of scores from entrance exams (GMAT or GRE). Please refer to the Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements page for more information.
• Submit two writing samples to demonstrate written communication skills. Writing samples may include, but are not limited to reports, memos, investigations, procedures, position papers, essays and term papers
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
• Applicants with acceptable professional certification(s) and/or work experience may have prerequisite science course work waived.
• Applicants without formal academic training or documented experience in air emissions, waste water, solid and hazardous waste, occupational health, or occupational safety may be required to take professional electives in these areas.
• Have completed at least 9 semester hours of college-level course work in the sciences, with at least 3 semester credit hours in each of the following categories: chemistry, biology, and physics.
• International applicants whose native language is not English must submit official test scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Students below the minimum requirement may be considered for conditional admission. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for additional information on English requirements. International applicants may be considered for an English test requirement waiver. Refer to Additional Requirements for International Applicants to review waiver eligibility.

Tuition fee-2 years1,06,000

Total fee-2 years1,44,000