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Pursue your interest in climate action, sustainable agriculture, clean energy, or wildlife preservation through the Bachelor of Environmental Management. As New Zealand's most comprehensive Environmental Management program, this degree connects you with diverse career opportunities across the environmental sector. Whether you're drawn to climate solutions, sustainable food production, or ecosystem protection - or aspire to work with organizations like MPI, regional councils, green energy firms, food producers, or environmental consultancies - this program delivers. Outdoor enthusiasts will gain practical skills including pest tracking and water analysis techniques. For those seeking New Zealand's most expansive Environmental Management education, SIT's program stands apart. Our dynamic curriculum features immersive field experiences, expert presentations, and industry-aligned research. This degree equips you with both theoretical understanding and hands-on abilities for today's expanding environmental career landscape.
School Leavers
University Entrance NCEA Level 3. Three subjects at Level 3 or above made up of the following:
14 credits each, in three approved subjects
Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above made up of five credits in reading five credits in writing
Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above made up of achievement standards available through a range of subjects or unit standards package of three numeracy unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required
Mature Applicants
Be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins and provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.
English Language Requirements
IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE)
TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Cambridge English Examination -B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
NZCEL - a) Expiring Level, b) Current: a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
Language Cert - C1 Expert International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS
Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than distinction in any band