MA/MS in Environmental Science and Management

Objective(s) of a study programme: Prepare the specialists of high qualification in environmental studies and management by providing competences required for doctoral studies as well as for work in such fields as education, ecology/environmental studies in state, commercial, non-governmental organizations related to the environmental issues and their management, for seeking a career in various governmental institutions of environmental sector (at state or self-government level), and for development of their own business in the field of environmental management. The prepared specialists must be able to solve the current and newly emerging environmental problems. Learning outcomes: Programme learning outcomes reflect the requirements raised for the qualification degree of Master: 1) to widen and deepen the competence of the students of environmental studies and management; 2) to provide knowledge and competences required to understand and solve the problems of environmental studies and management; 3) to develop competences required to perform scientific work; 4) to develop the constructive systematic thinking, perspective designing attitude and feeling of civic responsibility. Activities of teaching and learning: Lectures, laboratory work, practical training, seminars, consultations, self-study. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: The main form of evaluation is an examination. However, courses units may be evaluated by the pass/fail evaluation as well. Every course unit is concluded with either a written or written-oral examination or pass/fail evaluation. Student's knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1(very poor) to 10(excellent), or by pass or fail evaluation in the cases when pass/fail evaluation is foreseen as a final evaluation of the course unit. Study subjects (modules), practical training: Obligatory courses: Environmental Chemistry; Preparation and Management of Environmental Projects; Environmental Pollution and Prevention; Environmental Pollution Research, Environmental Computer Programs; Environmental Hydrogeology; Statistics in Environmental Science; Geological environment assessment; Environmental Risk Assessment of Chemicals; Restoration Ecology; Environmental Performance Standards; Environmental Science; Environmental politics; Practice: Research Projects (Practice) on higher education and research as well as on business institutions researched laboratories. This environmental science and environmental management programme is intended for individuals who have acquired a bachelor’s degree in biomedicine or the physical or social sciences and would like to earn a master’s degree in ecology and environmental science. Access to professional activity: Master's graduates may work in environmental, agricultural area of public administration, environmental protection and health sciences research institutions, public organizations, Lithuanian and international businesses. Access to further study: After Completion of the master's degree may continue to proceed in ecology and environmental studies at the doctoral (third cycle) of Lithuania and foreign universities.