The Faculty of Engineering within the then University of Rhodesia was established in 1973 with technical, material and financial support from the British Overseas Development Authority (ODA). Most of the lecturers at the inauguration were drawn from the University of London.

This was in response to a growing demand for training local technical expertise who would play a pivotal role in the process of industrialization and development. This role is increasing in importance as Zimbabwe strives to increase the contribution of Engineering to the Gross National Product.

To be recognized as a leading center that produces outstanding Engineering Professionals in the country and beyond our borders.... [-]

This International Master in Environmental Management (IMEM) has the objective of training future managers with a variety of skills in the ecology of natural resources, urban ecology, environmental management, sustainable development and project management. The program is taught in English.

UCO offers only the second year of this Master degree. It is designed for students who have graduated with a Bachelor of Arts or Science in any of the life and natural sciences AND who have completed their first year of a Master degree in a related field (biology, ecology, geography, environment, chemistry, geology, urban planning, etc.).

However, students from varied academic backgrounds such as engineering, law and management focused on environmental issues are encouraged to apply to the program.... [-]

The holder of the European Master Environmental Management and Energy integrates functions of responsibility in the private and parastatal organizations of all sizes.

It will be a listener Mission / board or responsible Energy / Environment / Safety. It may hold positions or frame attached to the direction of a structure (often integrated into a QHSE department) either integrated framework in Environment and Sustainable Development Department at the headquarters of a large company, a local authority or a consultancy.

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Be sensitive to issues related to the environment, be provided with a capacity to communicate and to "educate".

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An interface between the different players in the company and its stakeholders (customers, suppliers, local residents, public and voluntary organizations ...), the European Master of the owner of Sustainable Development Management participates in the consideration and implementation implement sustainable development principles into policy and business strategy.

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The qualities necessary to the manager of sustainable development are: patience and diplomacy. It is also necessary to know how to communicate especially popularize field of standards.

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M.PHIL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

The aim of the M.Phil Program in Environmental Science is to provide graduate education in the causes, effects, and control of environmental problems, particularly in Ghana, for graduates in the basic sciences and closely related disciplines. The role of the environmental scientist is seen as of responsibility for monitorial, investigational and advisory functions in the management of the environment. The program comprises of two semesters of taught courses followed by one year’s research from the area of specialization. The syllabus is divided into two sections. Candidates are required to choose a minimum of two out of the courses in Section B, which are electives.... [-]

Bachelor Degree in Science, Engineering, Technology Management or any other related areas with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent as accepted by Senate; OR

Bachelor Degree in Science, Engineering, Technology Management or any other related areas with CGPA less than 2.50, can be accepted with a minimum of 5 years working experience.

The School of Natural Resources is poised to provide a strong and vibrant leadership to the forest and natural resources industry to meet the increasing demand for housing, recreation, tourism and green spaces. This will require an intimate knowledge of climate, species, and physical facilities, political, social and legal systems. Issues of interest include the increased demand for market and non-market goods and services from forests and related natural resources, land availability for industrial forestry and natural resource conservation, natural resource sustainability, habitat conservation, and ecosystem management. The Master and Doctoral programs will provide graduates with a working knowledge of specialized environmental and natural resources scopes and introduce them to the critical relationships between human activities and the environment.... [-]

To provide students with the skills to conduct independent research through advanced problem-solving skills, and the application of critical and reflective thinking in the field of Environmental Health.

BTech Environmental Health. An average of 65% is required in the BTech programme.

Name: Mrs. Martha Chadyiwa Tel: 011 559 6239 / Email: mchadyiwa@uj.ac.za