Master of Science in Environmental, Health and Safety Management

In our master's in environmental health and safety you'll acquire a foundation in the managerial aspects of developing and implementing environmental health and safety management systems to help companies meet sustainability and safety standards.
Management of environmental, health and safety issues has changed significantly in recent years. The emergence of voluntary standards and codes of conduct, including international standards, coupled with the need to manage costs and limited resources, has resulted in a trend to move beyond regulatory compliance. Now, companies work toward sustainability through the use of integrated environmental and management systems, which are woven into key business processes. As a result, there is a growing demand for professionals who can manage an organization's environmental, health, and safety performance successfully. Employment in this field is expected to grow at a faster rate than overall employment growth through 2030.

Although they are distinct disciplines, environmental management, occupational health, and workplace safety share many technical, regulatory, and organizational characteristics. Today's professionals need to be educated in all three areas.

Graduates of RIT's environmental health and safety master's degree are employed by Fortune 100 companies, environmental health and safety consultancies, universities, and government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
The master's in environmental, health and safety management provides you with a solid foundation in the managerial aspects of developing and implementing environmental, health and safety management systems that can move organizations toward a more sustainable and socially responsible future. In addition, you'll gain a solid technical foundation in air emissions, wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, occupational safety, and occupational health (industrial hygiene). Elements of sustainability are integrated into most core courses and some electives. In the environmental health and safety courses, you will learn:

How to create effective integrated environmental, health and safety management systems that conform to national and international consensus standards
Strategies and tools for integrating environmental, health and safety into business management that can drive the organization toward sustainability
Quality continuous improvement processes to identify and manage environmental, health and safety risk and opportunities
How to design and implement an effective environmental, health and safety audit program

To be considered for admission to the MS program in environmental, health and safety management, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
Complete an online graduate application. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for information on application deadlines, entry terms, and more.
Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
Two letters of recommendation are required. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
Not all programs require the submission of scores from entrance exams (GMAT or GRE). Please refer to the Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements page for more information.
Submit two writing samples to demonstrate written communication skills. Writing samples may include, but are not limited to reports, memos, investigations, procedures, position papers, essays and term papers
Submit a personal statement of educational objectives. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
Applicants with acceptable professional certification(s) and/or work experience may have prerequisite science course work waived.
Applicants without formal academic training or documented experience in air emissions, waste water, solid and hazardous waste, occupational health, or occupational safety may be required to take professional electives in these areas.
Have completed at least 9 semester hours of college-level course work in the sciences, with at least 3 semester credit hours in each of the following categories: chemistry, biology, and physics.

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