Indian students who have successfully completed 12 years of schooling and exams may apply for Bachelor of Science programs in environmental management. Masters' programs also are open to applications by students of any science major, while PhD programs in environmental management are available to students who complete a master's program in the same subject.
Students seeking an even more science-based program than Environmental Management may look into programs in Environmental Science and Engineering. These programs prepare students for lab and science work and focus less on the policy aspects included in Environmental Management.
Programs are available in cities across the nation. See the link in the resources section to find a comprehensive list of universities offering these programs.
Students may also apply to distance learning or correspondence programs in Environmental Management that award students who complete the program with a certification.
Graduates with scientific degrees in environmental studies often seek employment with the central and state pollution boards that attempt to regulate pollution levels in the country. Other job prospects exist within private companies that seek environmental experts to help with regulations compliance. Least common but still a viable option is employment with nongovernmental organizations; many of these domestic or international organizations seek to affect environmental policy. Of course, graduates with degrees in environmental management or environmental engineering may also be appealing candidates for international jobs.
Many different types and concentrations of tourism degrees are found in India, and universities offering them are widespread. Students who have completed 12 years of schooling and exams may choose to enter bachelor programs such as airlines, tourism and hospitality management, tourism administration, tourism studies and others. Master's programs include those related to business administration for students wishing to take their degrees to the next level. Indian universities also offer postgraduate diplomas in a variety of tourism topics. The diplomas are typically awarded after one year of postgraduate study and are similar to the first year of a master's program.
Tourism careers may be generally less lucrative than environmental science and management careers, but they are popular with many Indian professionals nonetheless. Graduates with degrees related to tourism may work at tourism offices, in hospitality and with touring companies and travel agencies. Promising tourism industry candidates usually study and speak many languages, including those spoken within India and throughout the world, and English in particular.