Msc en Gestion Medioambiental en Ingles

• University Extension
• International Programs
• School of Environmental and Waste Management
• Master of Science in Environmental Studies
• with specialisations in
• Environmental Policy
• Environmental Management
• Doctorate of Environmental Studies
• Master of Science in Environenmental Studies

Introduction

The M.Sc. in Environmental Studies curriculum consists of 90 ECTS credits of postgraduate study, offered as modular fashion. M.Sc. candidates complete required modules/courses (48/60 ECTS credits), plus additional modules (30/42 ECTS credits) all of these focused on a specific field of environmental studies.

The Modular Masters in Environmental Studies programme has as a general aim of provision of an academically rigorous education designed to develop skills, expertise, knowledge and vision to enable students, whatever their chosen route, to be critical, analytical and creative. The programme aims to provide opportunity for self-development in relation to career enhancement and as life-long learners.

The programme offers students the opportunity to develop their own capabilities, skills and competencies within a supported environment. The outcome of the programme can be summarised by the following objectives.

• Develop a critical approach to the use of contemporary sources as a means of exploring complex concepts, ideas and issues of relevance and value to the chosen area of study.
• Develop the power of critical enquiry, logical thought, creative imagination and independent judgment.
• Provide a forum of study that allows each student to build on his or her past academic and vocational experience in a relevant and meaningful fashion.
• Expose the student to a range of prospective, which may be applicable to both the interests and work situations as appropriate.
• Recognize the variety of sources of learning and an appropriate diversity of means for assessing achievement.

Objectives of the Programme

This programme intends to allow the individual student to develop the own potential through a carefully selected programme of study, which includes elements of a variety of methods of study orientated on the academic and vocational aspects.

The primary objectives of the programme are to:

• Enable the student to achieve an appropriate level of academic competence
• Achieve personal development and to develop critical awareness of benefit to themselves and to their organisation
• Develop skills of initiation, implementation and analysis in a range of contexts
• Develop capability in the analysis and evaluation of complex issues and situations
• The specific objectives of the programme will vary according to the chosen named award but will include the:
• Development of knowledge at an advanced level
• Development of skills of analysis, research and policy formulation and implementation
• Unification of theoretical analysis and practice through a variety of contexts appropriate to environmental management and decision-making
• Issues of environmental management and the management of resources

Basics entry requirements

• There is a common entry policy to the programme whichever route or mode of delivery is being followed. All applicants will be assessed for admission with regard to their ability to fulfill the objectives of their proposed route and to achieve the standards required for the award of Masters. Students, whenever possible, will be interviewed. The interview is designed to ensure that those students accepted onto the programme have the background both in terms of academic and / or professional experience and motivation to undertake a rigorous programme. Given the multi-disciplinary nature of the programme, applications are welcomed from candidates from wide academic and various employment backgrounds.
• Fully complete the application form. The admissions application is divided into two parts. Part I asks for basic information that you can quickly supply. Part II asks about previous education and employment, also requests that you submit a thoughtful essay of at least 200 words about your readiness to undertake (Post)Graduate Programmes [Postgraduate in Europe] via independent study and about your educational goals. Please respond fully to these questions. Be specific about your goals. This essay is an important aspect of the admissions process.
• Have completed, in a satisfactory manner, certain minimum course work in designated areas; the specific courses and amount of work depending upon the field of work which the student proposes to enter.
• Copy of prior academic records sent directly from all institutions attended, including graduate and undergraduate colleges and universities

Learning Process at UCN

Mentor: Immediately after registration, we will appoint a Mentor to take care of you in everything you need for your first module or course. You can communicate with him/her by e-mail, telephone, fax or ordinary mail

Study Plan: Your study plan, with all courses you need to take, and the corresponding credit units assigned will be sent to you without delay.

Books and Educational Technology: Technology has broadened the opportunities for students to be engaged in distance learning. Then, we will send a listing with all bibliography suggested and/or –in some cases- books, manuals and/or study material required.

Assignments and Examinations: You start studying and contact your mentor whenever you need to. After completing a course, you may ask for the established assignment or examination.

Correction: Your assignments or exams are corrected and results computed on your transcript. Upon completion of all subjects, you will earn your degree.

General Presentation of the Programme

Master of Science in Environenmental Studies

This degree provides the student with curriculum and research opportunities in one of the world’s most relevant study areas: the environment. This degree is designed to meet the needs of people concerned with participating creatively in and improving decision-making processes related to the environment. Students will study environmental challenges, business and policy issues, strategies and eco-restructuring for sustainability, relations between energy, food and poverty, international environmental law, the impact of trade on environment, colonization and landuse, ecology in development policy, global greenhouse regime, EMAS, conflicts over natural resources, impact of education on conflict and international development, politics and management issues: science for sustainable living, tools to aid environmental decision making, the potential for societal collapse, the earth´s climate crisis, and a vital blueprint for ensuring our future. Students also have the opportunity to focus their courses of study in directions of elective choice. This degree aims to develop students skills in critical environmental analysis, modelling and management, as well as broaden and deepen students comprehension of environmental issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. This degree is applicable for government and industry environmentally related professions. It also serves as a foundation degree for study at the doctorate level in the related study area.

Qualification:

• Name of qualification and title conferred:

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Studies

• Main Fields of study for the qualification:

Multi-disciplinary – Specialisations in Environmental Policy & Environmental Management

• Name and status of awarding institution:

Universidad Central de Nicaragua. Accredited university.

Universidad Cristiana del Sur. Accredited university.

• Level of the qualification:

Masters

• Official length of the programme:

There is no requirement to complete the credit requirement for this award within a certain time period.

• Access requirements:

The minimum entrance requirement is either a first degree awarded by an accredited and recognised college or university or other recognised degree awarding body, or an equivalent qualification of at least 120 ECTS credits.

• Mode of study:

Distance and e-Learning

• Grading Scheme:

Assessment is divided between continuous assessment of assignments and end of course assessment of examinations. Student performance is measured either tutor-marked or computer-marked. The final course result depends on the overall performance.

Information on the function of the qualification:

• Access to further study: Foundation degree for the Doctorate in Environmental Studies

• Professional status: Specialist in the study area at the ECTS-postgraduate level.

The Master of Science in Environmental Studies requires 90 ECTS credits in courses.

The Master degree without specialisation requires 30 ECTS credits from each study level, the specialisation degree requires 18 ECTS credits from basic courses, 42 ECTS credits from elective executive courses nd 30 credits from advanced courses.

The Doctorate in Environmental Studies (120 ECTS credits) offers two different options: Graduates of the M.Sc. programme can enrol directly in the Doctoral research programme, and need only take an additional three courses at 6 ECTS credits each (18 ECTS credits), while the residual 42 ECTS credits for courses can be transferred from the Masters programme.

Graduates of different Master or equivalent degree programmes need to pass 60 ECTS credits in coursework for the doctorate.

All doctoral candidates must take the research project course (30 ECTS), and submit and defend their thesis (30 ECTS), totalling 60 ECTS credits.

Master of Science in Environmental Studies (M.Sc.)

with Specialisation in Environmental Management

Core Courses – Basic Level – 18 ECTS credits out of the following:

• EnvStud 601 – Environmental Challenges – Environmental and Human Needs
• ECTS credits: 4
• EnvStud 605 – Strategies for Sustainability
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 608 – Business and Sustainability
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 610 – Eco-restructuring for sustainable development
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 662 – Energy and Poverty
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 635 – Food and Energy
• ECTS credits: 2

Elective Courses – Executive Level – 42 ECTS credits out of the following:

• EnvStud 730 – European eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS)
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 780 – Assessment of information related to waste and material flows
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 781 – Key challenges for corporate environmental performance
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 782 – Environmental Risk Assessment
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 783 – Environmental Management - Tools for SMEs
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 784 – Environmental Management Practices in USA
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 785 – Measuring Material Flows and Resource Productivity - Synthesis report
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 786 – Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of Waste
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 787 – EPR Policies and Product Design
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 788 – Environmental Innovation and Global Markets
• ECTS credits: 6

Core Courses – Advanced Level – 30 ECTS credits:

• EnvStud 801 – A Science for Sustainable Living
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 805 – Tools to Aid Environmental Decision Making
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 810 – Collapse or Survival of Societies
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 825 – The Earth´s Climate Crisis
• ECTS credits: 6
• EnvStud 835 – The Meaning of the 21st Century. A Vital Blueprint for Ensuring Our Future.
• ECTS credits: 6

Students must take the basic core courses (18 ECTS credits), and the advanced core courses (30 ECTS credits). Students may choose 42 ECTS credits from the executive level free elective courses in the specialisation. Degree requirements are 48 ECTS credits from the core courses and 42 ECTS credits from the elective specialisation courses.

In addition to university and degree level learning outcomes objectives, the Master of Science in Environmental Studies also seeks specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates in this degree programme will be able to:

Develop management strategies that incorporate environmental sustainability and organizational development.

Respect the interconnections among environmental subsystems to comprehend the affected systems.

Assess costs and environmental regulations.

Apply environmental assessement and management to develop and evaluate environmental strategies and policies.