International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management Systems - Environmental Analysis and Risk Management

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

As international direct students at Louisiana State University, they will receive exclusive and rigorous academic coursework, priority access to in-demand courses, guidance from academic advisors and mentors, career development and networking opportunities, and intensive classes with domestic students.

Louisiana is home to abundant natural resources, and to protect public and ecological health, the state has developed a strong professional environmental community. The undergraduate degree program in environmental management systems at Louisiana State University provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in areas such as air permitting, environmental enforcement, soil conservation, water quality, wetland delineation, environmental compliance, coastal restoration, and risk assessment and management.

The curriculum is divided into three concentrations: environmental analysis and risk management, policy analysis, and resource conservation. Each concentration offers elective courses for students to gain expertise in specific areas of interest. Graduates will have a solid foundation in sciences, problem-solving, and communication skills, making them well-qualified for various careers in the environmental management field.

Those with a concentration in environmental analysis and risk management will have knowledge in chemistry, environmental microbiology, geology, land use planning, site investigation principles, risk assessment, and regulations governing site assessment and remediation.