Online International Environmental Management@ University of Madras & University of Northampton

The course was introduced after partnership between the University of Northampton and the Madras University. It brought together the established expertise of e-learning and environmental management from the Northampton varsity, and the strengths of Madras University in specialist areas like sustainability and Geo-informatics.

Institutes: University of Madras & University of Northampton

Programmes:

• MSc in International Environmental Management
• PG Diploma International Environmental Management
• PG Certificate International Wastes Management
• PG Certificate Climate Change

Mode of study: Online, part-time

Course modules:

• Research & Analytical Methods
• Climate Change and Risk Management
• Environmental Management Policy and Control
• Wastes Management in India
• Pollution Abatement Technologies
• Geoinformatics
• Implementing Sustainability
• Environmental Psychology
• Applied Project
• International Research Thesis (MSc only)

Duration:

MSc & PG Diploma - 2 years

PG Certificate - 1 year

Fees: Rs.2 lakh

Eligibility: 

• A candidate should already be working in local government or NGOs in the urban sector, environmental and community development sector, wishing to develop their understanding of sustainability as conceptual and practical tool.
• He/she should have a good Honours/ Bachelor degree from a recognised Institution of Higher Education/ University.
• The qualifying degree will normally be in a recognized environmental science discipline such as physical geography, biology, environmental chemistry, geology, engineering or a related area. Those with degree in other social science subjects including law will also be considered, according to the interests and background of the candidate.
• Preference will be given to the relevant professional experience.
• Competence in English, computers and internet access are required. 

How to apply: Click here to download application form

SEND completed application accompanied by two references and copies of previous academic qualifications in scanned form toadmissions@northampton.ac.uk and numuiem@gmail.com 

HARD copy of the filled-up form can also be sent to Dr Nigel P Freestone, Admissions (Madras- Joint Masters Programme) The University of Northampton, Newton Building, St Georges Avenue Northampton, NN2 6JD, United Kingdom

Application deadline: Februrary 13, 2012

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Address:

Dr. G Bhaskaran,

Joint Programme Co-ordinator

Department of Geography

University of Madras, Tholkappiar Campus

Chepauk, Chennai 600 005

Phone: +91-044-2539 9663 (off); +91-94444 14688 (Mobile)

Email: grbhaskaran@gmail.com

Website: http://www.unom.ac.in/geography_international_programme.html