FAQ

Why SchEMS?

With an objective of fulfilling such gap between the policy making process and the availability of trained human resources, the School of Environmental Management and Sustainable Development (SchEMS) was established under the Pokhara University Act, 1995. SchEMS is an autonomous, non-profit making academic and research institution, whose primary aim is to contribute in policy research and prepare qualified skilled human resource base in environmental management and sustainable development. SchEMS intends to re-Orient its education system towards sustainable development as per the recommendation of Agenda-21 of UN Earth Summit of the Education Policy of Nepal Government.

What SchEMS offers?

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Management: This is a four years degree program providing an academic, yet, practical and job-oriented degree. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Management: This is a multidisciplinary academic program (having a time span of two years). This academic program aims to produce environmental managers, who can play a crucial role in incorporating the environmental concerns during decision-making and also dealing with the emerging complex environmental problems. SchEMS Training and Capacity Building Service: SchEMS offers short-term specializes training packages on a wide range of subjects related to environmental management and sustainable development. SchEMS Research and Consultancy Services: SchEMS conducts research and consultancy services on a wide range of subjects related to environmental management and sustainable development, at the request of the clients, such as government agencies, NGOs, private sectors and international agencies.

What are the features of SchEMS's academic programs?

SchEMS's academic programs aim to contribute in conducting policy research and producing highly qualified and skilled professionals. SchEMS currently runs 7th batch in B.Sc. and 6th batch in M.Sc. levels in Environmental Management program under the faculty of Science and Technology, Pokhara University. All of SchEMS graduates are either employed by various agencies or pursuing higher studies abroad and within the country.

What are the objectives of SchEMS?

» to offer an internationally recognized graduate and post-graduate degrees in environmental management,   » to provide an opportunity of developing a career for the recent graduates,   » to offer an opportunity of mid-career retraining in concepts and methodologies in dealing with emerging challenges,   » to contribute in policy research and support the concerned institutions in the country

What facilities and opportunities do I get in SchEMS?

» Participatory and interactive teaching activities,   » Scholarships to meritious and financially weak students,   » Opportunity to involve in research and consultancy works as internship,   » Opportunity of further studies in SchEMS affiliated academic institutions in Nepal, Bangladesh, USA, Australia and The Netherlands.

Does SchEMS have any affiliation and linkages with other institutions?

SchEMS has a network with national, regional and international institutions such as Ministry of Science Technology and Environment (MOSTE), Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC), Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation (MFSC), Department of Roads (DOR), Department of Industry, Department of Forest, Kathmandu Municipality, Independent University of Bangladesh (IUB), Nagarjuna University, India, University of Iowa, USA, Academy for Educational Development (AED), USA, South Asian Regional Institute for Energy Trade and Development (SARI/E), WFP, United Nations, IUCN-The World Conservation Union, etc. SARI (USAID) has recognized SchEMS as the regional focal point for information dissemination in South Asia Region. SchEMS has also signed MOU with Sustainable Challenge Foundation (SCF), Consensus Building Institute (CBE), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA for the promotion of sustainable development through consensus building in the region.

Am I eligible for SchEMS's academic programs?

To join in our M.Sc. in Environmental Management Program students should hold Bachelor's degree in technical fields and students completing intermediate or equivalent level in technical subjects can join in our B.Sc. in Environmental Management Program.

How is your intake schedule?

Form distribution Form Third week of July Deadline of Form Submission First week of September Entrance Test Between Second week of August and First of September Admission Third week of August - Second week of September

Whom should I contact in my visit to SchEMS for counseling on the program and Admission?

Dr. Anand Raj Joshi (Academic Head) School of Environmental Management and Sustainable Development (SchEMS) Shanti Nagar, 62/38 Siddhicharan Marg P.O. Box: 2453, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977-1-4107509, 4107803 Fax: 977-1-4107517 E-mail:schems@wlink.com.np          schems@mos.com.np Mr. Binay B. Adhikari (Exam & Record Section Head) School of Environmental Management and Sustainable Development (SchEMS) Shanti Nagar, 62/38 Siddhicharan Marg P.O. Box: 2453, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977-1-4107509, 4107803 Mobile: 9851046809 Fax: 977-1-4107517 E-mail: binay@schems.edu.np