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UMUC's Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management educates environmental managers who not only understand all aspects of the environmental industry but also have "new work skills," including skills in critical thinking, problem solving, project management, interpersonal relations, and team building. The major in environmental management prepares students to plan, implement, and control all facets of environmental management. ObjectivesThe student who graduates with a major in environmental management will be able to:

• Apply and interpret the scientific principles, guiding regulations, and recommended practices in environmental management.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective techniques for communicating scientific, technical, and legal information to diverse populations, including industry managers and employees, community groups, and the media.
• Develop comprehensive environmental management strategies.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of multimedia (air, water, land) environmental management, regulatory compliance, recent technological changes, emergency management, health and safety management, global resource conservation, and sustainable development.
• Evaluate ethical, social, civic, cultural, and political issues as they relate to environmental management, business operations, human factors, information systems, governmental regulation, and domestic and international ventures.