Next start dates: September 2012, and January 2013
Degree type: MSc/PGDip
UCAS Code: Apply direct to the University
Duration: 12 months (full-time)
Why choose this course?
The programme provides students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding of environmental management and policy, for the purpose of developing sustainable ‘best practice’ in a range of organisations. Emphasis is given to the practical application of environmental management within industry and commerce. The course enables students to develop wealth creation capabilities through environmental and related business opportunities. Students will also be equipped with the technical and management skills required to identify and manage opportunities for maximising sustainable development (with least environmental impact) within their chosen business organisation.
Depending on the option modules chosen, you will study a selection from:
- Environmental systems & sustainability
- Environmental regulations
- Environmental business strategy
- Environmental management systems, Life Cycle Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, etc
- Environmental impact assessment
- Project Management and Health & Safety
- Solid waste management and treatment
- Contaminated land management
- Accounting & Finance
- Social & Environmental Accounting
- Strategic management
Emphasis is given to practical application of environmental management within industry and commerce, in addition to the appropriate theoretical rigour. Our Dundee Business School provides postgraduate management and entrepreneurship related courses and has extensive experience in working with businesses to equip technology-based managers with the skills necessary to develop new business capacity.
On completion of the taught component of the course (i.e. Postgraduate Diploma stage), students may undertake research projects in any of the themes stated above for the award of MSc. Most of the projects are industry-related.
This course is designed and delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of established academics with support from leading-edge industrial practitioners. The course delivery team is actively engaged in research and consultancy activities through the Urban Water Technology Centre (UWTC), Abertay Centre for the Environment (ACE), and Dundee Business School. The Urban Water Technology Centre has close links with industry that contribute to and inform teaching and research within the group. The research group has been awarded the highest research rating in Environmental Science within Scottish Universities.
The course has strong industrial links and is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), the pre-eminent professional institution of the sector.
How you learn
An integrated programme of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical assignments, case studies and fieldwork are used to enhance your knowledge and understanding. Throughout the course emphasis is placed on participation, and self-directed study. The project phase of the course is designed to allow you to apply your studies within a chosen speciality.
How you are assessed
Assessments include a mixture of written coursework based on active case studies, presentations to demonstrate your knowledge, and exams. Students working towards the MSc qualification will also complete a dissertation.
By working within project groups and by yourself, you will improve your communication, project planning and teamwork skills, which are very important skills for any career. The MSc dissertation allows you to develop a specialist area of expertise.
A good Honours degree or equivalent in engineering or science discipline, social sciences, business or management studies. Candidates with alternative qualifications and/or work experience may also be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants must have a sound mathematics base, and evidence of this will normally be required.
Students are discouraged from seeking to gain exemption from course modules. However, students with specific qualifications or experience may gain exemption through university’s Accreditation of Prior Learning/Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APL/APEL) procedure.
Overseas/EU
All applicants are required to provide certified proof of competence in English Language and the University's minimum requirements are listed here
“The course exceeded my expectations. It provided me with a profound understanding of environmental and sustainable principles well adapted to my background, i.e. coming from a non-environmental, non-technical background. It specifically gave me insight into need and possibilities of integrating environmental and sustainable knowledge into business thinking. I am convinced that it will continue to be very beneficial to me in my future career.”
Miriam, now employed by international chartered accountants in Germany
“I just wanted say goodbye because I am leaving Dundee and moving down to England to Guildford. I got offered a job at the company that builds and operates biogas plants from energy crops. I am so happy and still can't believe that it is real! It's both business and environment job. It's like dream job…I wanted to say goodbye and also wanted to thank you for everything, for the interesting course and for making us aware of the environmental issues. The year in that course has been the best year I ever had at the university. I enjoyed every day of the course, field trips, lectures and also amazing classmates.”
Aleksandra, now working for a consultancy company in Guildford
Your future
The course is suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in business development within the water utilities, environmental regulatory bodies, waste management sector, local authorities, manufacturing industry and food/beverages/agro-industry, petrochemical industry, construction industry. Alternatively, careers exist in policy-making in both private and public sectors, charities and other non-governmental organisations. It is also possible to undertake further studies for higher degrees, or to establish your own businesses.
More information
Msc Environment & Business
| Fee Category | September 2012 Fees |
Scholarships & Bursaries |
| Scottish and other EU students |
£3,400 |
Other forms of support |
| English, Welsh and Northern Irish students |
£7,000 |
Bursaries & Scholarships |
| Overseas (non EU) students |
£9,975 |
Overseas Scholarships |
Fee quoted is the total cost providing that the MSc follows on immediately after the PG Dip element and is completed within the same academic year as started. Fees may be subject to increase.
