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M.Sc. (Environmental
Management & Sustainable Development)
Introduction
SchEMS is running Environmental Management course at the postgraduate
level. Environmental management being a multidisciplinary subject,
the course gives due emphasis to social, cultural and economic
aspects of the environment. This course is balanced in the sense
that multidisciplinary fields of knowledge have been integrated
to provide a comprehensive working knowledge on the environmental
management.
M.Sc course is a two year ( four semester ) of intensive and comprehensive
teaching and practical input. The first semester of the program
is focused on fundamental knowledge courses while the second semester
is focused on environmental management tools such as EIA, SEA,
CP, EMS, RA, GIS and Strategic Planning. The third semester courses
are focused on advanced courses and development of thesis proposal.
Fourth semester is dedicated to a 12 credit thesis study in which
in-depth research is carried out.
SchEMS provides all necessary facilities
for the research with an appropriate supervisor. Upon completion
and on the recommendation of the research supervisor, the
thesis should be submitted to the Examination Board of Pokhara
University and the final examination will be held according
to the rules and regulation of Pokhara University for the
award of M.Sc. in Environmental Management.
Course
Outline for M.Sc. in Environmental Management
Objectives
The objectives of the Master program are to:
1. Offer the courses and research study covering fundamentals,
environmental management tools and advanced courses.
2. Provide an opportunity of carrying out thesis or research
using cross- cutting tools and state of the art information.
3. Provide an opportunity for the students to acquire the
advance knowledge on the subject and enhance the individual
skills and expertise.
4. Contribute to policy research and support the concerned
institution in the country.
Career opportunities
With the enforcement of environmental protection legislation
in Nepal, the enforcement agencies at the central, regional
and local levels require trained human resources in environmental
management. Good career opportunities also exist in INGOs,
NGOs and several other statutory and voluntary organizations,
as well as the donor agencies involved in development works
may need such human resources.
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