Environmental Management

Environmental Technology

Students may study technical approaches to environmental challenges, including areas such as:

• Groundwater hydrology
• Air pollution control
• Hazardous waste treatment
• Bioremediation
• Site remediation
• Geographic information systems
• Environmental statistics

Environmental Law, Management, and Policy

Students may examine the legal, organizational, and policy frameworks that shape environmental decisions, including areas such as:

• Environmental law
• Corporate management of environmental issues
• Land use planning and policy
• Environmental impact assessment
• Hazardous materials management and policy

Health, Safety, and the Environment

Students may explore how environmental conditions affect human health and safety through areas such as:

• Environmental toxicology
• Occupational and environmental health
• Epidemiology
• Health effects and risk assessment
• Field methods for global health

The Certificate in Environmental Management is offered through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University School of Engineering. The department applies engineering and science to challenges involving environmental quality, public health, infrastructure, climate, energy, and resilient systems.

Students in environmental management study within a department connected to environmental and water resources engineering, environmental health, climate and energy, and health and the environment. Graduate coursework is taught by Tufts faculty and industry professionals.

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Integration of Technology, Health, and Policy

Environmental management decisions require more than technical knowledge alone. Students complete coursework across environmental technology, environmental health, and law, management, and policy, building an interdisciplinary understanding of environmental challenges.

Applied Environmental Decision-Making

The curriculum addresses practical issues such as regulatory compliance, risk assessment, remediation technologies, environmental impact assessment, and corporate environmental management. Students gain knowledge relevant to evaluating environmental risks and responses in organizational and public contexts.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Expertise

Tufts Civil and Environmental Engineering supports study and research in health and the environment, environmental and water resources engineering, climate and energy, and resilient systems. Students learn in an environment focused on environmental challenges affecting communities and organizations.

Pathway to Further Graduate Study

Students interested in continuing their education may be able to apply certificate coursework toward a Master’s of Science degree in Environmental Engineering Policy and Planning, or Civil and Environmental Engineering.

• Environmental compliance and management, health and safety, and risk assessment
• Remediation and site management
• Environmental policy and regulation
• Corporate environmental responsibility

• Environmental impact assessment
• Water, air, and hazardous waste management
• Further graduate study in environmental health or civil and environmental engineering

What Academic and Professional Background is Appropriate for this Program?

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree, have two years of work experience, and have some knowledge of current environmental issues. Appropriate undergraduate preparation may include coursework in natural or physical science, mathematics, or engineering.

Can Certificate Courses Be Applied Toward a Master’s Degree at Tufts?

Students interested in continuing their education may be able to apply certificate coursework toward a Master’s of Science degree in Environmental Engineering Policy and Planning, or Civil and Environmental Engineering.

How Long Does the Program Take to Complete?

Students typically complete the certificate in 12 to 24 months, depending on their course load and enrollment plan.

How Do I Apply?

Applicants can apply online through Tufts Graduate Admissions Portal. Required materials typically include transcripts, a resume or CV, letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. International applicants may also need to submit English proficiency documentation. Visit the admissions page for current deadlines and application requirements.