Environmental Science

Have an advanced understanding of science, which will include advanced coursework in instrumentation, biotechnology, computational analysis, or environmental science

Be able to evaluate and synthesize research literature on topics within their areas of specialization

Have skills necessary to be successful in specific careers that require masters-level experience and training in science, as well as experience in business, management, and communication (for example, positions in industries, governmental agencies, for-profit and non-profit organizations, etc.)

Be able to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences within and outside of the field of science

Be able to propose, organize, and conduct projects in the workplace which apply scientific skills and business and/or management skills to define and address a specific problem

Students in the PMST Program complete an internship project which enables them to apply the learning objectives of our program. The following four learning outcomes relate specifically to the internship

Estimate resources and the timeline necessary to accomplish the internship

Evaluate and conduct the business, management, and/or communication aspects of the internship

Understand the science behind the internship and apply sound scientific expertise to the project

Bring the internship to a successful completion, and describe at a final presentation and in a final report the significance of the project to the sponsors and supervisory committee