Program details
Expected duration: 2 years
Tuition and fees: Two years tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
Students in the master’s program follow an individual Study Plan which includes:
- 12 credit hours of required courses
- A minimum of 9 credit hours of elective courses
- A master’s thesis or practicum
Thesis
The thesis component is an independent written research document resulting from an interdisciplinary research project, which addresses a practical problem or issue in natural resources and environmental management.
Practicum
Students will work closely with a faculty member to identify a partner at the beginning of their programme. They will work with the faculty member and project partner to develop a project plan proposal, secure financial support, produce a deliverable, and a record of the practicum in a Practicum Document that will contain the practicum plan, deliverable and a critical reflection.
Faculty advisor
All students have a specific faculty advisor throughout their academic program. Students usually select an advisor prior to applying for the program, but may be assigned an advisor during the application process. Faculty advisors act as program consultants for the student’s individual area of study and facilitate development of the Study Plan.
Study Plan
The Study Plan is prepared and developed by each student in consultation with a faculty advisor. The objectives of the plan are:
- To define a research direction; and
- To organize the student’s course work in the framework for integration and synthesis of interdisciplinary knowledge.
Sample course offerings
- NRI 7120: Mineral Resources Management and Policy
- NRI 7130: Energy Resources Management and Policy
- NRI 7180: Sustainable Development and Natural Resources
- NRI 7182: Sustainability, Economics, and Natural Resources
- NRI 7190: Natural Resources Administration and Law
- NRI 7200: The Role of Information Management in Sustainable Use
- NRI 7222: Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
- NRI 7232: Ecological Dimensions of Resource and Environmental Management
- NRI 7252: Environmental Management Practices
- NRI 7262: Master's Thesis Research Seminar
- NRI 7280: Regional Development in Northern Manitoba
- NRI 7290: Environmental Impact Assessment
- NRI 7302: Conservation Biology and Biodiversity Management
- NRI 7340: Environmental Justice and Ecosystem Health
- NRI 7370: Sustainable livelihoods, food resources & community food security
- NRI 7390: Economic Development & Natural Resources
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Master of Natural Resources Management program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
To qualify for admission to the Master of Natural Resources Management, you must have a minimum of:
- a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university,
- with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of study.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
How to apply
The Master of Natural Resources Management program has only one application deadline per year, and applications are accepted for September entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Transcripts from previous institutions
- CV/Resume
- Statement of intent
- Publication/writing sample
- Three letters of recommendation
Statement of intent
The statement of intent is a written document in which an applicant for admission to the MNRM program reflects on their past, present, and future academic and professional experiences as they relate to the MNRM degree program. Specifically, the statement of intent should clearly express the applicant’s interest in the program and explain how completing it will contribute to their academic or professional goals.
Typically, the statement of intent is no more than two pages in length.
All statements of intent, cover letters, and other application documents must be written solely by the applicant. Likewise, writing samples must be written by the applicant - do not submit co-authored pieces. Submissions flagged by AI-detection software as likely written by AI language models, such as ChatGPT, may be rejected by the admissions committee.
Finding an advisor
We encourage you to contact a potential thesis advisor before submitting an application to ensure that there are openings for new graduate students on specific research projects and funding available for research support. Students who have contacted a prospective supervisor and who have received an encouraging response increase their chances of a successful application.
Application deadlines
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Contact us
Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program Inquiries
Dalia Naguib
Graduate Program Administrator, NRI
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
220 - 70 Dysart Road
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M6
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)