The Nelson Institute's <http://www.nelson.wisc.edu> professional master's programs in *environmental conservation* and *environmental observation and informatics* help early career professionals advance their leadership, management skills, technical expertise and organizational response to complex challenges in a changing world.
Highlights of the Environmental Professional Programs · Professional Master of Science degree (no-thesis) · 15-month, 32 credit curriculum, spanning June 2018 - August 2019. · Cohort-based learning - learn with and from your peers · Blended curriculum – summer and fall classes on the UW-Madison campus, spring classes online · Hands on learning with a final independent project at a professional organization · Tuition assistance is available Degree options 1. *Environmental Conservation (EC)*: Training conservation leaders in practical interdisciplinary skills to tackle complex decisions. 2. *Environmental Observation and Informatics (EOI)*: Training for an innovative career in the growing geospatial sector. Develop a skill set on the forefront of earth observation data and tools. Applicants from a wide range of disciplines and professional experience are encouraged to apply. For the EOI program, applicants need to show proficiency in quantitative/analytical skills and in GIS, demonstrated through coursework, professional experience, a portfolio, or a GIS certificate/degree. Check out our website more information ( http://www.nelson.wisc.edu/graduate/professional-programs) and follow us on Twitter (@UWNelson_EC <http://www.twitter.com/UWNelson_EC>). Application deadline: December 1, 2018 Program start date: June 3, 2019 Contact email: envirop...@nelson.wisc.edu Phone: 608-890-2600 - Sarah Graves EOI Program Coordinator Nelson Institute, UW-Madison sjgra...@wisc.edu
