Master of Arts in Environmental Management

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the ability to

• develop the intellectual and practical skills of a highly trained Environmental Manager.
• acquire, analyse, interpret and prepare Risk Assessment Reports, Scoping Reports, and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports.
• Get acquainted with, and correctly apply, applicable Environmental legislation
• It also equips the learner for further advanced study towards a higher in Geography.

Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to

- Environmental scientific related knowledge and insight

- related skills aimed at

• environmental problem identification and suggestions to solving these;
• applying environmental scientific methodology - both theoretically and practically;
• acquiring, analysing and interpreting environmental scientific data;
• presenting scientific findings in writing and orally; and
• promoting scientific and teamwork.

150 credits on level 7 in Geography, Sociology, Psychology, Historical Studies, Development Studies, Public Administration, Information Studies, Landscape Planning, Urban Planning, or Architecture.

Recognition of prior learning

A learner who claim to have achieved entry requirements through experiential learning will be assessed. If the student is found to be competent the student may gain

• Access,
• advanced placement
• or recognition of degree status will be granted on condition of continuing education.

The learners should be able to

1. Identify environmental issues, attitudes, applicable legislation, and changes, and critically evaluate trends in and devise and implement solutions to environmental issues of the day.
2. Take lead of a multidisciplinary team of environmental scientists.
3. Make specific recommendations on proper environmental management procedures and solutions.
4. Take initiative and independently gather, analyse, and organise environmentally related data, as well as critically evaluating results in the study of the environment. Present it in the format of a completed research dissertation.
5. Have the ability to communicate research by oral and written presentation, and scientifically present results.
6. Apply field and develop analytical tools used in environmental management.
7. Explain the degree of variation in the environmental variables from the human an physical realms in the field of Environmental Management.
8. Extract specific ideas and integrate with own research results. Formulation and defence of an independent point of view.
9. The ability to use and manage the environment as a responsible citizen and to invoke the same responsibility amongst the general community.
10. To prove and convince stakeholders, and to contribute a researched example of the importance of managing the environment for human`s existence on earth and the role it plays to create an acceptable living environment within a constantly changing world, within the framework of sustainability.
11. The ability to identify and apply for career opportunities in the focused field of Environmental Management.
12. The ability to apply new and individual knowledge and technologies and to consult these applications in Environmental Management.

1. Can the learner identify environmental issues, attitudes, applicable legislation, and changes, and critically evaluate trends in and devise and implement solutions to environmental issues of the day.
2. Can the learner take lead of a multidisciplinary team of environmental scientists.
3. Can the learner make specific recommendations on proper environmental management procedures and solutions.
4. Can the learner take initiative and independently gather, analyse, and organise environmentally related data, as well as critically evaluating results in the study of the environment. Present it in the format of a completed research dissertation.
5. Can the learner communicate research by oral and written presentation, and scientifically present results.
6. Can the learner apply field and develop analytical tools used in the environmental management.
7. Can the learner explain the degree of variation in the environmental variables from the human and physical realms in the field of Environmental Management.
8. Can the learner extract specific ideas and integrate them with his/her own research results. Can the learner formulate and defend an independent point of view.
9. Can the learner use and manage the environment as a responsible citizen and invoke the same responsibility amongst the general community.
10. Can the learner prove and convince stakeholders, contribute a researched example of the importance of managing the environment for human`s existence on earth and the role he plays to create an acceptable living environment within a constantly changing world, within the framework of sustainability.
11. Can the learner identify and apply for career opportunities in the focused field of Environmental Management.
12. Can the learner apply new and individual knowledge and technologies and consult these applications in Environmental Management.

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented

Learners are continuously assessed via informal class tests and formal semester tests (in written or oral mode), practical tests, group syndicate work, and practical field exercises. They may also be assigned to do independent seminars on specific scientific topics or problems which have to be presented to co-learners.

Each module except the research module will include

At least 4 written assignments on the theory in essay format

At least 1 presentation of an aspect of the theory - poster format/

At least 2 informal class tests on work to be prepared for lecture periods

Two semester tests on theory

At least one field visit

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a research dissertation on the selected topic within the field of Environmental Management. The dissertation should clearly demonstrate knowledge of and insight into the field of study and the ability to independently conduct scientific research in Environmental Management.

Every masters learner must also submit a scientific article, based on the research conducted for the dissertation, that is ready for publication. This does not place a publication obligation on either the learner or the study leader. The article may be a summary of the study or part thereof. Learners are exposed to one written examination per module (except the research module) towards the end of each semester.