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University of Wisconsin-Madison The Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies MSC in Environmental Conservation
University of Wisconsin-Madison The Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison The Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies

MSC in Environmental Conservation

Madison, USA

MSc

English

Sep 2025

Key Summary

    About : The MSc in Environmental Conservation focuses on equipping students with skills to tackle environmental challenges. The program explores critical issues, management strategies, and conservation practices necessary for sustainable development. Students will engage with real-world case studies and research, ensuring they gain practical and theoretical knowledge.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles in environmental management, wildlife conservation, and habitat restoration. Potential employers include government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector companies dedicated to sustainability and conservation efforts.

The Nelson Institute professional master's program in environmental conservation is a 15-month, 32-credit blended learning curriculum designed to train conservation leaders in practical interdisciplinary skills.

Built on the legacy of pioneering environmental leaders such as John Muir, Aldo Leopold and Gaylord Nelson, alongside current leaders in the field of conservation, the program helps early-career working professionals advance their leadership and environmental management expertise through campus learning and remote experiences.

With curricula in conservation planning, land use policy, and in professional skills such as applied GIS, conservation fundraising, protected area management, program evaluation, and strategic communications, students are better prepared to tackle complex challenges in a changing world.

Students also engage directly with a range of conservation organizations and practitioners, helping to solve some of the most urgent challenges in biodiversity conservation and environmental protection.