Natural Resources Management (NRM)

Natural Resources Management (NRM) academic program is designed to train students in the fields of sustainable use and management of natural resources, community-based natural resources management, forest carbon accounting, biodiversity conservation, valuation of ecosystem services, economics of NRM, NRM and climate policy, technologies and sustainability, assessment of natural resources using conventional and modern temporal and geospatial technologies. NRM focuses teaching and research on both terrestrial and coastal resources and ecosystems from social and physical science perspectives. NRM also provides training, outreach and capacity-building opportunities and has assisted many universities in Nepal, Cambodia, Vietnam and more to develop their academic programs.

FOCUS AREAS

• Forestry
• Natural Resources
• Resource Economics
• Resource Management
• Land use and Degradation
• REDD+
• Technovation in Natural Resources
• Master in Natural Science
• PhD in Natural Science
• Biodiversity and Conservation

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally from a four-year program), or its equivalent, in an appropriate field of study from an institution of good standing acceptable to AIT;
• Have undergraduate grades significantly above average; the minimum cGPA requirement for admission to the Master’s Program is 2.75 or equivalent, at the Bachelor’s degree level;
• English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET: 6; IELTS Academic: overall 6 (writing 6); TOEFL iBT: overall 80 (writing 21-23); & PTE Academic: overall 52 (writing 62-73)
• Be in satisfactory physical and mental health, and have a record of good conduct;

Job prospects for graduates of the NRM program are generally quite good, as there is a growing demand for professionals who are able to manage natural resources in a sustainable and effective manner in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. There are a variety of career options available to graduates, including positions in government agencies, non-profit organizations, private companies, and academia.

In government agencies, graduates of the NRM program may find employment as natural resource managers, park rangers, land use planners, environmental policy analysts, or regulatory compliance enforcement officers. These positions may be available at the federal, state, or local level, and may involve working for agencies such as the US Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, or Environmental Protection Agency.

Non-profit organizations also offer a variety of job opportunities for NRM graduates, including positions as environmental advocates, restoration specialists, and natural resources educators. These organizations may include land trusts, conservation groups, environmental advocacy groups, and educational institutions.

Private companies also employ NRM graduates in a variety of roles, including environmental consultants, forestry and wildlife managers, and GIS or remote sensing specialists. These companies may include natural resource management firms, engineering firms, mining companies, or energy companies.

Academic positions are also available to graduates of the NRM program, including positions as university professors or researchers. These positions may involve teaching and conducting research in a variety of areas related to natural resource management, including forestry, wildlife management, environmental policy, or environmental education.

The job prospects for graduates of the NRM program are strong, and there are a variety of career paths available to those who have completed the program. Graduates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a passion for environmental stewardship, are likely to find rewarding and fulfilling careers in the natural resource management field.