About MBA - Natural Resource Management

Natural Resource Management is one of the newest specializations of the Master of Business Administration (MBA). It is a two-year program 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 the exploitation of resources to maintain a balance between man and nature.

MBA Natural Resource Management Highlights

Find out all the important details about the MBA Natural Resource Management from the table given below.

Level

Postgraduate

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%



MBA - Natural Resource Management Eligibility Criteria

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.

  • Candidates must have cleared a bachelor's degree from any stream with at least 55%.
  • The minimum percentage required for admission will vary for all colleges.

MBA Natural Resource Management Admission Process

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 degrees. 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. 

MBA Natural Resource Management Entrance Exam

Candidates who are opting for admission to the MBA Natural Resource Management program will have to score a good percentage/grade 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 an MBA in natural resource management program are CAT, MAT, and GMAT. 


MBA - Natural Resource Management Syllabus

First Year:

Fundamentals of Natural Resources

Business Communication – 1

Fundamentals of Ecology

Foreign Language – 1

Principles & Practice of Management

Natural Resource Economics

Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing

Behavioral Science – 1

Marketing Management

Accounting for Management

Research Methodology

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

Organizational Behaviour

Behavioral Science – 2

Foreign Language – 2

Summer Internship

Second Year:

Introduction to Remote Sensing/ GIS/ GPS for Natural Resources

Wetland Management

Environmental Impact Assessment

Livelihood Issues and Natural Resources

Climate Change and Carbon Trading

Environmental Hazards and Risk Management

Solid Waste Management

Clean Development Mechanism

Renewable Energy Sources

Behavioral Science – 3

Wildlife Conservation and Management

Water Waste Management

Behavioral 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



MBA - Natural Resource Management Career Options and Job Prospects

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 organizations also recruit graduates who have pursued an MBA in Natural Resource Management.

  • Natural Resource Management Organiser
  • Relationship Manager
  • Assistant Relationship Manager
  • Mining Surveyor
  • Forestation Manager
  • Chemicals and Natural Resource Analyst
  • Professor
  • Environmental Consultant

Starting salaries after pursuing an MBA can vary from Rs. 3.5 lakh to Rs. 7 lacks 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 lacks Rs. 24 lacks. There is also a lot of scope for research in this field.