Natural Resource Management is one of the newest specialisations of the Master of Business Administration (MBA). It is a two-year programme and covers the study of soil, air, water, land, plants and various animals in order to understand how resources provided by the nature can be preserved for further generations. They also study methods to control exploitation of resources to maintain a balance between man and nature.
Find out all the important details about the MBA Natural Resource Management from the table given below.
Level |
PostGraduate |
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Duration |
2 Years |
Exam Type |
Semester |
Minimum Qualification Requirement |
Bachelor Degree |
Average Initial Salary |
INR 4 to 15 lacs per annum |
Selection Process |
Entrance Exam |
Minimum Aggregate Score Requirement |
52%-55% |
Candidates who are going to apply for the MBA in the natural resource management program must clear the eligibility requirements set by the college. The complete eligibility requirements for MBA in natural resource management are provided below.
Admission to the MBA in the natural resource management program will be done on the basis of the common admission process decided by the college. Colleges will select candidates on the basis of their scores in qualifying degree. Selected candidates will be called to the campus for a personal interview and group discussion. It must be noted that some colleges might provide admission directly on the basis of scores in a bachelor's degree. Candidates must check the official website of the college to understand the complete admission process.
Candidates who are opting for admission to the MBA Natural Resource Management program will have to score a good percentage/ grades in the entrance exam. There are many national level entrance exams for admission to MBA in the natural resource management program. Besides this, some colleges might conduct their own entrance exam for admission to the program. Some of the popular entrance exams for admission to MBA in natural resource management program are CAT, MAT and GMAT.
First Year:
Fundamentals of Natural Resources |
Business Communication – 1 |
Fundamentals of Ecology |
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Foreign Language – 1 |
Principle & Practice of Management |
Natural Resource Economics |
Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing |
Behavourial Science – 1 |
Marketing Management |
Accounting for Management |
Research Methodilogy |
Computer Application, Remote Sensing & GIS |
Financial Management |
Managerial Economics |
Business Communication – 2 |
Natural Resources Planning and Management |
Policy and Policy Instruments for Natural Resources |
Statistics in Resources Management |
Organisational Behaviour |
Behavourial Science – 2 |
Foreign Language – 2 |
Summer Internship |
Second Year:
Introduction to Remote Sensing/ GIS/ GPS for Natural Resources |
Wetland Management |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
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Livelihood Issue and Natural Resources |
Climate Change and Carbon Trading |
Environmental Hazards and Risk Management |
Solid Waste Management |
Clean Development Mechanism |
Renewable Energy Sources |
Behavourial Science – 3 |
Wildlife Conservation and Management |
Water Waste Management |
Behavourial Science – 4 |
Business Communication – 3 |
Management of NTFPs and Medicinal Plants |
Plantation Management |
Business Communication – 4 |
Foreign Language – 3 |
Forest Industries & NTFPs Marketing |
Foreign Language – 4 |
Dissertation |
Land Use Planning |
Prevention of resources, both renewable and non-renewable, has become part of the national policies of almost all the countries in the world. Various state and national governments are taking initiatives to prevent natural resources and stop exploitation. There are various jobs in India as well as abroad where candidates can work after pursuing MBA in Natural Resource Management. The United Nations departments also recruit skilled managers who have knowledge in the field of resource management. UNESCO, UNICEF and other such organisations also recruit graduates who have pursued an MBA in Natural Resource Management.
Starting salaries after pursuing an MBA can vary from Rs. 3.5 lakh to Rs. 7 lakh depending on the college that the candidate has graduated from and its placement record. However, there are various overseas jobs that offer excellent packages in this field. International salaries can range between Rs. 11 lakh Rs. 24 lakh. There is also a lot of scope for research in this field.