About Master In Environmental Economics And Management in Thompson Rivers University
Worldwide economic growth is rapid and, as a result, there is an urgent global need for management practices that balance economic demands with sustainability.
Businesses, non-government organizations and the public sector are increasingly incorporating these practices into their planning. Managers who understand them will be at the forefront in guiding the world towards sustainable businesses, communities and environments.
Thompson Rivers University's new master's degrees in environmental economics and management prepare graduates to make major contributions to the field of economic sustainable management.
Two program options: the same core content, with more options to specialize
The Master in Environmental Economics and Management (MEEM) is a two-year, course-based program, providing graduates with a broad knowledge of the business environment, advanced management skills and specialized knowledge in environmental economics and sustainability.
The Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management (MScEEM) provides graduates with an understanding of the business environment, specialized knowledge in the emerging area of sustainability as well as academic and applied research expertise through the completion of a graduate thesis or project.
Complete your environmental economics and management master’s degree in one year
If you’ve recently graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce, you may be eligible to enter directly into the second year of the program — completing your graduate degree in 12 months.
Bachelors: No specific cutoff mentioned
- An acceptable three or four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum B average (GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.33 or local equivalent) in the last 60 credits; and
- Successfully completed each course in the GDBA with a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 or receive a course waiver for some or all of the GDBA courses based on their previous academic record
- Applicants with a 4-year business degree from an acceptable institution may be eligible to proceed directly to the MEEM program
- Applicants should possess adequate quantitative skills assessed through successful completion of specific undergraduate courses in quantitative subjects
- Applicants should also have adequate computing skills which include having a strong background in word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software
Thompson Rivers University Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Location |
Kamloops, British Columbia |
Establishment Year |
1970 |
No. of campuses |
2 |
No. of residence halls |
3 |
No. of students |
25,000+ |
No. of faculty members |
400+ |
Average Class size |
24 |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships, bursaries, awards, loans, and grants |
Work study program |
Available |
Thompson Rivers University Cost of Attendance
The tuition fee for different programs offered at the Thompson Rivers University varies. The estimated cost of attendance for the 2020-2021 academic sessions is presented on the table below:
Fees |
Undergraduate (CAD) |
Graduate (CAD) |
Tuition |
7,320 – 24,326 |
5,217 – 33,630 |
Housing (depending on choice of residence) |
3,500 – 7,950 |
3,500 – 7,950 |
General Fees (library, activity, Student Society, U-Pass, etc) |
542 per semester |
542 per semester |
Health Fee |
75 per month |
75 per month |
TRUSU Extended Health & Dental Plan |
248 per year |
248 per year |
Estimated Cost of Textbooks |
100-500 per semester |
100-500 per semester |
Total |
13,788 – 35,244 |
11,885 – 44,748 |