he environmental challenges of the 21st century demand knowledge of theory, technical skills, critical thinking abilities and collaboration across disciplines. Therefore, the Environmental Earth Systems Management (EESM) program at Millersville University prepares students for careers that bridge earth and environmental systems science with competencies in business and information management, geospatial applications, modeling, risk assessment, economics and leadership skills. The strength of this concentration within the Integrated Scientific Applications program lies in its ability to integrate broad expertise in environmental studies from across several disciplines with the technical skills needed for success in a management role.