MSc in Environmental Management and Sustainability
International Hellenic University (IHU)
Key Information
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Campus location
Thessaloniki, Greece
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
18 - 30 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
30 Jun 2024
Earliest start date
Oct 2024
Introduction
The MSc in Environmental Management and Sustainability Programme is being offered by the School of Science & Technology of the University Center of International Programmes of Studies of the International Hellenic University. The program has as its objective the provision of postgraduate-level studies in Environmental Management and Sustainability and is designed for graduates including professionals or executives of businesses and 2 organizations who wish to broaden their specialization in the field and Sustainable Development in general.
The MSc in Environmental Management and Sustainability program is designed to offer a thorough understanding of environmental and sustainability issues that can be applied in a policy or management context. In today’s highly competitive market, sustainability can become a critical profit center for any organization through energy-saving processes, reduction of fuel consumption, optimization of raw materials and other uses of resources, minimization of waste management, and air pollution abatement costs, to name a few.
Aims and Objectives
The aims and objectives of the program are summarized as follows:
- A deep understanding of the current status and future trends in sustainable development and tools and social corporate responsibility
- Application of environmental toolsand techniques to integrate sustainable practices (economic, environmental, and social concerns)
- Adaptation to continuously increasing strictness of environmental legislation
- Understand the economic and social justifications for various environmental policy approaches made at different levels
- Innovative pollution control assessment approaches cost-benefit practices
- Adaptation of strategic environmental analysis concepts in different contexts and different levels of decision making
- Evaluation of environmental policies in a cost benefit analysisconcept
The MSc in Environmental Management and Sustainability is designed for university graduates with the following academic backgrounds: Business/Economics, Engineering, Geotechnical as well as Natural Sciences. Leading academics from prestigious academic institutions from Greece and abroad, together with key players from environment and sustainability-relatedprogram organizations, teach in the programme.
The courses of the program are taught exclusively in English. The academic staff comes from Universities in Greece and abroad.
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Curriculum
During the first term, students are required to follow five mandatory core courses. During the second term, students are required to follow three mandatory core courses tailoring their programme further by two elective courses. Finally, in the third semester, work is dedicated exclusively to the Master’s dissertation. The dissertation provides an opportunity to apply theory and concepts gained during the year to a real-world problem.
1st Term Core Courses
- Quantitative Methods
- Project Management
- Project Finance
- Environmental and Energy Economics
- Environmental Management Systems
2nd Term Core Courses
- Energy and Climate Change
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Environmental Impact Assessment
The elective courses
During the second term students tailor their programme further by choosing elective courses. The choice of elective courses must sum up to 12 ECTS (2 courses). 2nd Term Elective Courses
- Energy and Environmental Law
- Environmental and Energy Policy
- Environmental Hazard ManagementNEW
- Financial Risk Management
- Forecasting Methods
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Panel Data Econometrics
- Smart Cities
- Sustainable Production and Consumption
The Dissertation
During the third semester, students work on their Master’s Dissertation project, the thematic area of which is relevant to their programme of studies and their interests. The dissertation is the opportunity to apply theory and concepts learned in different courses to a real-world problem or research question. Students are supervised throughout their projects by a member of the academic faculty and the academic associates of the School. After submission of the dissertation, students present their projects to classmates and faculty at a special event.
Scholarships and Funding
The School of Science & Technology offers a number of scholarships for the programmes it offers, covering a significant proportion of the fees. These scholarships are competitive. Award criteria include the quality of the first degree, the undergraduate grades of the candidate, his/her command of the English language and overall profile. Candidates for scholarships should include a separate letter with their application documents in which they request to be considered for a scholarship, stating the reasons why they think they qualify.
Career Opportunities
The programme provides graduates with the real-world knowledge to stand out from the crowd and to achieve success in their chosen career. There is an ever-growing demand for highly specialized and effectively educated scientists to simultaneously tackle significant economic, environmental and social issues in the industry, the public sector and the society. After completing the MSc, a great selection of career options is available as there is a growing demand for sustainability professionals in a range of sectors. Environment and sustainability professionals can work in “green” industries (e.g. in the energy, technology, food, or construction sector), the public sector, certification bodies and/or NGOs. In addition, they will be motivated to reshape traditional strategies and policies within their organisations. Also, can found their own innovative start-ups or become social entrepreneurs. In addition to technical skills gained through study, our students benefit from the University’s excellent Careers Office in order to attain essential Soft Skills (e.g. communication skills, interview preparation, CV writing etc.) to better prepare for the job market.