The Natural Resources Planning Bachelors Degree at the University of Northern British Columbia is designed for students eager to address critical environmental and societal challenges. You will explore the complexities of integrating natural and cultural environments into planning decision-making, developing the skills to help communities and regions set priorities for their relationship with the natural world. This program equips you with the knowledge to understand who benefits from resource use, who decides on its allocation, and how to foster sustainable practices, making it ideal for aspiring planners focused on environmental stewardship and community well-being.
You will study this program full-time on campus over four years, engaging with a curriculum that includes foundational economics, introduction to planning, and principles of GIS. The syllabus highlights practical studios focused on land and Indigenous reconciliation, community engagement, and land use, alongside courses in environmental impact assessment and professional planning practice. You will graduate with the ability to address project-level and large-scale environmental planning issues, prepared for careers in provincial land use planning, environmental assessment, and integrated resource management, potentially fast-tracking your path to becoming a Registered Professional Planner.