Master of Science in Integrated Environmental Management and Sustainable Development

Description of the Qualification

This   qualification is to train professionals who are in quest to broaden their knowledge in the field of Environmental Management and Sustainable Development in order to manage public and private organizations. Environmental management and protection have always been the priority of the Namibian Government. As per the Environmental Management Act 7, 2007; the government promotes the sustainable management of the Namibian environment and the use of its natural resources. The qualification can be used to secure management cadre leadership positions within various professional settings such as natural resources management, biodiversity conservation, community based natural resources management, climate change adaptation programme, and implementation of environmental management, government, private and community organization. The Master of Science in Integrated Environmental Management and Sustainable Development is characterized by the following:

 A work-based practical approach to facilitate integration of work-based learning and experience with theories of leadership and 0 management, coupled with environmental management and sustainable development.

• Reflective practice including use of an electronic portfolio to facilitate to facilitate self-assessment of practical leadership and management skills
• A constructivist approach to knowledge and learning that emphasizes integration of skills, attitudes, knowledge and experience across courses, collaboration within the field.

This qualification targets professionals such as conservationists, ecologists, consultants, planners, activists, sustainability officers, managers, engineers and scientists. This course prepares participants to become overseers regarding environmental concerns; and environmental managers become knowledgeable enough to ensure compliance with government regulations concerning the environment.

Admission / Entry Requirements

To be admitted in the Master of Science in Integrated Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, the candidate/applicant must have a Bachelor of Environmental Management and Sustainable Development Honours or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8.

Career opportunities

Employment opportunities may be found in the following public and private entities such as Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism; Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform; Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources; Ministry of Mines and Energy; Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and SME Development (a subsection on environmental related); Ministry of Higher Education (subsection on research); Namwater; Nampower; AgriBank; Banks (Green products); Namibia Commission of Research, Science and Technology; Benguela Current Commission; International University of Management; UNAM; NUST;UNDP; Environmental Investment Fund; NACSO; IRDNC; CUVECOM; OKACOM.

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