Master of Wildlife Management

The Master of Wildlife Management (MWLM) degree is a three-semester 180-point postgraduate degree designed to train students with the skills necessary for employment in some aspect of wildlife or ecological management or research.University of Otago is one of New Zealand’s leading research-oriented universities and provides an excellent base for wildlife studies, being within easy reach of largely untouched mountains, fiords, rainforests and wetlands, as well as landscapes modified by agriculture. There are a number of rare or threatened species within a few kilometres of the campus, including albatross, yellow-eyed penguins, native passerines and skinks. The University has a concentration of ecologists active in research on wildlife species and endangered habitats. University staff maintain strong links with conservation and research agencies, both within New Zealand and internationally.An Otago University qualification in Wildlife Management is an ideal qualification for those seeking employment as:Conservation Officers, Fish and Game Officers, Pest Control and Resource Managers, Scientific Research Technicians, Scientific advisers for government and non-government research and conservation organizations