38 Sustainability Degree Programs in New Zealand

Join us for a Study Abroad semester or the full programme of study. Become an emerging outdoor leader in environmental sustainability and outdoor education with our Bachelor of Sustainability and Outdoor Education.

The MSusBus is an interdisciplinary program providing you with an advanced qualification in sustainability. This is the only course of its type in New Zealand.

The Foundation Studies Certificate is the ideal pathway programme for students who do not meet university entrance requirements, but who have a strong desire to achieve a university degree and seek a supportive environment to achieve that goal.

Natural ecosystems are intricately linked with human society, yet their sustainability is threatened by the rapid expansion of our population and its industries. Of all scientific disciplines, ecology is best placed to offer long-term solutions.

The Master of Science (MSc) is a two-year degree which encompasses both coursework and research. The first year involves mainly coursework and preliminary research preparation. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to existing fields of research, or to begin to develop new areas.

The Master of Science (MSc) is a two-year degree which encompasses both coursework and research. The first year involves mainly coursework and preliminary research preparation. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to existing fields of research, or to begin to develop new areas.

Advanced studies in the economic, environmental and technical ranking of contemporary energy sources, including non-renewable and renewable resources, energy storage, transportation, inter-conversion and end-use systems

Around the world, global environmental change is a major concern of politicians and scientists, communities and individuals, public, private, and non-governmental organisations. News broadcasts constantly remind us of the symptoms of change, in the form of floods, droughts, famines, catastrophic landslides, pollution, global warming, conflicts, Indigenous land-loss and so forth.

The Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science at the University of Otago is a two-year postgraduate programme that combines advanced coursework with independent research to deepen your understanding of environmental systems and issues. This interdisciplinary degree allows students to work across multiple scientific fields.

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Sustainable Energy at the University of Otago is designed for students who want to help shape a cleaner and more sustainable future. The programme focuses on understanding how energy is produced, used, and managed, with an emphasis on renewable energy sources and reducing environmental impact.

The MSc in Sustainable Energy develops advanced knowledge and research skills. There are two options: a one-year, thesis-only MSc, which requires a BSc(Hons) for entry, and a two-year MSc consisting of one year of papers and then a thesis year, which requires a BSc or equivalent for entry.

The Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) is a 180-point, coursework postgraduate degree. A candidate would normally be a graduate but the degree is also open to those with other relevant qualifications.

The Master of International Development and Planning is a 12 month (full time) course work Masters degree, that includes a research dissertation. The degree combines an enhanced understanding of development issues and needs, with the professional skills and competencies that professional planning education provides.

Master of Business (Mbus) in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is about more than founding startups. Existing businesses need entrepreneurial thinkers too. So do non-profit social and environmental enterprises, and iwi and Pacific communities. Building on Ōtepoti Dunedin’s unique entrepreneurial ecosystem, Entrepreneurship at Otago is designed to enable careers that involve developing novel solutions to important challenges facing the world.

We have been "doing" formal environmental management for over 40 years. During that period, techniques and practices for environmental management have evolved to address the complex process of balancing human needs and ecosystem integrity at global and local scales.