Why study with us?
With the need for environmental sustainability becoming increasingly pressing in the face of rising pollution, climate change and natural resource depletion, environmental managers need to operate at the intersection of disciplines as varied as ecology, economics, management and planning. Our programs combine high academic standards and interdisciplinary learning to equip our students with cutting-edge knowledge and tools
Why study with us?
Do I qualify?
You do not have a background in management or environmental studies and wonder if you meet the academic requirements to apply? Our programs are designed to be accessible to students with diverse backgrounds. We think that being exposed to the points of view and skills of fellow students from different disciplines contributes to the learning experience. Introductory courses are available for students who lack basic training in key disciplines
Do I qualify?
Working while studying?
Our MA programs are organized as part-time studies over two days a week (Thursday for full day and Friday untill 13:30) to allow working students to combine work and study
Working while studying?
Scholarship opportunities
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management encourages qualified students to apply for grants, prizes and scholarships. The Department offers several scholarships. More information about them will be published on public appeals (Kol Kore) during the year.
In addition, the website of the Graduate Studies Authority of the University of Haifa offers more information about scholarship opportunities that are available for both graduate students and doctoral candidates.
Scholarship opportunities
Careers for environmental managers
Since its foundation in 1998, more than 500 students have graduated from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management. Many of our alumni went on to cover senior managerial positions in the industry, governmental and non-governmental organizations and public institutions. Others pursued scientific careers in research and academic institutions
Careers for environmental managers
Welcome!
Addressing modern environmental issues necessitates drawing knowledge from multiple scientific disciplines. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management was first in recognizing the need for interdisciplinary environmental management studies in the higher education system in Israel. Since 1998, we have been training graduate and post-graduate students to become sustainability professionals. Today, our alumni hold key positions in environmental research and management in Israel. Also in 2020, Eduniversal ranked two of our programs among the Best Masters worldwide. The MA in Natural Resources and Environmental Management was ranked third in Energy and Natural Resources in Eurasia & Middle East. The Global Green MBA was ranked 45th in Corporate Social Responsibility, worldwide. We invite you to discover the dynamism and innovative vision of our academic programs and research.
Prof. Andrea Ghermandi, Head of Department
Enrollment for the academic year 2021/22
Our study programs
Research in the Spotlight
Novel insights on intensity and typology of direct human-nature interactions in protected areas through passive crowdsourcing
We explore the interests of visitors to all of Israel’s protected areas through the analysis of >100,000 social media photographs
How much lighting is required to feel safe when walking through the streets at night?
The level of illumination required to feel safe differs by city and is significantly higher in Be’er Sheba than in Haifa and Tel Aviv-Yafo
Cyber-security in the water sector – a stakeholders' perspective
We identify different stakeholders’ perspectives on cyber-threats, knowledge gaps, and barriers to implementations of cyber-security procedures and technologies in the water sector
Assessing the impacts of ALAN and noise proxies on sleep duration and quality: evidence from a nation-wide survey in Israel
A new study of the impact of noise and light pollution on sleep duration and quality in urban areas
Meet some of our graduates
Haifa Bay Municipal Association for Environmental ProtectionGraduated 2016
Agricultural farm Ein ShemerGraduated 2018
Zohar Dalia ProfessionalGraduated 2012
Israel Chemicals Ltd.Graduated 2016
BAZAN Group Oil Refineries LtdGraduated 2010
TAMIRGraduated 2010
TechnionGraduated 2015
4S Salinger'S Simple SolutionGraduated 2004
Ministry of Environmental ProtectionGraduated 2014
Mekorot, Israel National Water Co.Graduated 2015
Dept. of Environmental and Occupation Health Sciences, University of WashingtonGraduated 2014
CiscoGraduated 2017
Israel Electric CorporationGraduated 2015
Western Middle School Bueina NujeidatGraduated 2005
Jewish National Fund (KKL)Graduated 2018
TrvlTrendGraduated 2013
M.G.A.R Ltd.Graduated 2015
Mount Alexander College, AustraliaGraduated 2013
City of Philadelphia, USAGraduated 2016
BactochemGraduated 2016
The light train projectGraduated 2011
Shenkar-laxGraduated 2015
Svivot YeutsGraduated 2011
Jana- Marketing Communications Manager at Clalit Health Services
