Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management (MSc ESM)

A two-year postgraduate program focused on advanced environmental science, sustainability, and resource management for professional, research, and policy-oriented careers.

The Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management (MSc ESM) at Rajarshi Janak University is a semester-based, two-year graduate program introduced in 2025 by the Faculty of Science, Technology, and Engineering. Offered at the University Campus, Janakpurdham, the program admits a limited cohort of 20 students to ensure intensive academic engagement and practical exposure. The program integrates environmental science with management principles to address contemporary challenges in sustainability, climate change, natural resource governance, pollution control, and environmental planning. Graduates develop analytical, technical, and applied skills required for evidence-based environmental decision-making across public, private, and development sectors.

Key Features

• Specialized postgraduate training in environmental science and management
• Strong focus on sustainability, climate adaptation, and resource governance
• Limited intake enabling close academic supervision
• Suitable for government, development, consulting, and research careers
• Emphasis on applied environmental problem-solving
• Alignment with national and global environmental priorities

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum second division or equivalent in one of the following:
  • BSc Environmental Science
  • BSc Environmental Management
  • BSc in any discipline
  • BE in any discipline
  • Bachelor of Forestry
  • Bachelor of Agriculture
  • Any other equivalent subject from a recognized institution

Admission Process (Points)

• Online application submission through university admission portal
• Mandatory appearance in Rajarshi Janak University entrance examination
• Merit-based selection according to university admission rules

Job Prospects

• Environmental Officer
• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Expert
• Climate Change and Sustainability Analyst
• Natural Resource Management Specialist
• Environmental Researcher
• Conservation and Biodiversity Officer
• Project Officer (NGO / INGO / Development Sector)
• Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Specialist
• Policy and Planning Analyst
• Corporate Sustainability Officer