Environment and Natural Resource Management

Field studies, combined with the use of technology will encourage innovation, collaboration, interaction and sharing of knowledge between students from different walks of life. The program will introduce various entrepreneurial and income generating units, such as hydroponics crop and medicinal plant production, livestock production, agroforestry and green energy. This will develop student-led learning niches, foster research and innovation, and favourably place the ENRM program among its contemporaries in environmental education.  In line with the vision and mission of this University, the ENRM program will provide the service and leadership enabling graduates to emerge prepared to face the challenges of their time. Learners will be inspired to discover, research and implement holistic, innovative and contemporary approaches to the utilisation and conservation of Africa’s natural resources. The program aims to educate learners on the opportunities that natural resources hold, and the dangers of interfering with ancient environmental equilibriums. 

Integration of Technology 

The department offers its programs through physical learning, online learning and a blended delivery model combining online and physical learning. This uses elements that include the use of various technologies to facilitate student-teacher and student-student communication. This mode provides classroom access to international students, full-time workers, military personnel and learners in remote regions who are unable to attend physical classroom lectures. Learners interact with their lecturers, study material, and other students both through physical and online platforms. Blended learning consolidates the best of both traditional and digital methods of education.

Program variety 

ENRM offers a variety of environmental programs at different levels of education and/or experience. Learners have the opportunity to pursue: 

• A certificate course in EIA, or SEA
• A bachelor’s degree 
• A masters degree in environment and natural resource management  

Learners can enroll in the mode of their choice. Note: there is a compulsory field work component for all listed programs.

Intended learning outcomes

Competence – students will gain an understanding of the natural world and environmental function; learn and apply field and laboratory skills, entrepreneurship and innovation skills, and learn to design and conduct research.

Character – students will learn in an environment that encourages the sharing of skills, experience, faith and real-world experiences. Students have the opportunity to interact with peers from different backgrounds, cultures and professions.

Community – students will develop skills relevant for community development through regular exposure to industry stakeholders, local communities and professional bodies, and develop an understanding of local and global environmental realities. 

Small interactive classes

The ENRM program places a focus on close and personalized learning, allowing for greater development of individual and group competencies. Small class sizes encourage the participation of each student during class discussions and assignments, and provide students with the opportunity for focused one on one personal advising from ENRM faculty. 

Fieldwork

ENRM courses are designed from introduction to final units to incorporate continuous field practices and interactions with industry stakeholders and practitioners in various environmental arenas. Furthermore, current students are provided regular opportunities for interaction with ENRM alumni working in their target industries. The program incorporates compulsory, pre-designed physical field activities within the relevant units at each level of study.

Recognition of prior learning and experience

The ENRM program acknowledges prior learning from recognized institutions and accepts credit transfers. This includes those wishing to upgrade from diploma to degree, or transfer degree to degree at undergraduate level, so long as the ANU prerequisite qualifications are met. 

Exchange programs

ANU regularly conducts exchange programs, as well as offers students the opportunity to travel and gain learning experiences with faculty from national and international institutions. Students also have the opportunity to be taught and interact with industry players on the African continent through site visits and lecture series. ANU has a history of partnerships with Nazarene sister universities and colleges and relevant local research and educational institutions.

Faith Integration

As custodians of God’s creation and in accordance with the principles of ANU, the department encourages:

• the respect and dignity of human life
• an environment where students can share and encourage each other in their faith
• the fostering of opportunities to strengthen and engage the community for the common good

• Northwest Nazarene University
• Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS)
• KEMFRI
• Kenya Climate Change Working Group
• Society for International Development (SID)
• African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya limited (AFEW) or Giraffe Centre
• Screenshare Africa
• National Environmental Management Authority Kenya (NEMA)
• Magadi Soda Company
• Chui Mamas
• Kenya Forest Services
• East Africa Wildlife Society
• Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
• Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research Organization (KALRO)
• UNEP
• Kenya Forestry Research Institute
• Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate
• International Research and Livestock Institute (ILRI)
• International Center for Research and Agroforesty
• International Center for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE)
• The National Museums of Kenya
• American Hydroponics (AM-HYDRO)
• Bahari Hai (formerly LOC)
• Biophilic
• Creation Care Kenya (CCK)
• Equity Bank, Rongai branch
• 3E Experience
• Kajiado County
• Kipeto Wind Farm
• Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met)
• Ololo Farm
• KENVO
• Seedballs Kenya
• Wildlife Direct