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Environmental Management for Business MSc/PgDip/PgCert
Suitable for graduates with science, engineering, social sciences or business-related degrees keen to pursue careers in environmental or resource management, or professionals keen to extend their qualifications. The part-time option enables practitioners to enhance their professional development within their current employment.
Takes you on to diverse and rewarding careers in government ministries, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), environmental and business consultancies, public sector organisations, and the manufacturing and service industries in the private sector. It also provides an ideal grounding for research positions and PhD studentships.
You will be taught by academic staff with an established track record, who appreciate the necessity of an integrated approach to management and use of the world’s environmental resources.
Course description
The concept of sustainable development, which aims to harmonise the economic, social and environmental dimensions of development strategy, is now a key feature of policy making by governments throughout the world. A major challenge in the 21st century is to change patterns of production and consumption to achieve sustainable development objectives without compromising the future viability of natural and human systems.
Businesses will need to develop strategies that further improve products and processes in response to both consumer demand and the needs of the environment. A new breed of professional is required with insight, skills, knowledge and ability to appreciate all sides of the debate in order to get results.
Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), this course integrates interests and applications from business to economics and policy development and review. This includes a range of environmental management tools such as environmental auditing and environmental management systems, as well as analysis of current legal, policy and strategic frameworks, and global issues such as climate change. Graduates will be able to develop and implement best practice strategies in the public and private sectors.
The MSc comprises eight assessed modules, a group project and an individual project. Students undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) complete the eight modules and the group project. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) students complete six modules.
Group project
This provides students with the opportunity to take responsibility for a consultancy-type project, while working under academic supervision. Success is dependent on the integration of various activities and working within agreed objectives, deadlines and budgets. For part-time students a portfolio or dissertation usually replaces the group project.
Individual project
Students select the individual project in consultation with the Course Director. The individual project provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to carry out independent research, think and work in an original way, contribute to knowledge, and overcome genuine problems in environmental management.
A number of the projects are supported by external organisations.
Modules:
The modules include lectures and tutorials and are assessed through written examinations and assignments. There is an emphasis on analysis of real problems, with practical case studies to reinforce learning. This provides the tools required for the group and individual projects.
- Principles of Sustainability
- Evaluating Sustainability
- Risk Management, Toxicology, Exposure and Health
- Environmental Regulation in Practice
- Environmental Valuation
- Environmental Policy
- Technology, Environment and Society
- Energy Policy, Markets and Futures
Entry requirements
Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree in a relevant discipline such as business, management or natural, environmental, physical or social sciences, or the international equivalent of these UK qualifications. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.
Duration
1 year full-time, 2-5 years part-time.
Start date
Full-time: October. Part-time: throughout the year.
Number of places
20
Assessment
Taught modules MSc 40%, PgDip 66.6%, PgCert 100%. Group projects (portfolio or dissertation for part-time students) MSc 20%, PgDip 33.3%. Individual project MSc 40%.
Funding
Other funding opportunities exist, such as industrial sponsorship. For the majority of part-time students sponsorship is organised by their employers. Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course must have been received before consideration can be given for funding. For information on funding opportunities please see: Finance and funding
Further details & applications
Further information
Contact
School of Applied Sciences Enquiries
T: +44 (0)1234 754086
E: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
Application process
Application form. UK students are normally expected to attend an interview and financial support is best discussed at that time. Overseas and EU students may be interviewed by telephone.
Online application
Teaching location
Cranfield campus, School of Applied Sciences.
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