The Master's Program in Natural Resources and Environmental Management at the Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) was established in 1985. Its focus is on developing human resources who deeply understand the environment.

Supported by expert and dedicated teaching staff, this study program provides quality education emphasizing multidisciplinary research. Graduates of this program are expected to be able to utilize, manage, and optimize Earth's natural resources and the environment for the benefit of humans. With various career opportunities as ecologists, nature conservation specialists, and environmental engineers, this study program is attractive to prospective students with great concern for the environment.