Bachelor of Environmental Management

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Delivery

3 years (6 semesters)

Qualification Level

MQA Level 7

Campus

FEST Male'

Course Coordinator

Fathimath Shadhiya fathimath.shadiya@mnu.edu.mv

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Programme specifications

Overview

Bachelor of Environmental Management is a general undergraduate degree giving a broad understanding of Environment. The degree is a Maldivian qualification that meets the international standards for a first degree. The degree structure and content have been developed as a collaborative effort between Maldives Environment Management Project (MEMP) funded by World Bank and Maldives National University. Bachelor of Environmental Management (BEM) course is designed to train skilled professionals in the area of environmental management so that Maldives continue to develop in a way that advances sustainable human development by providing the highest possible quality of life for our people through the wise use and development of natural resources.

Entry Criteria

  • 2 passes in GCE A’ level/HSC or equivalent

  • Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field; OR

  • Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study target program

English Language Requirements

Certified proficiency in English (GCE O’ level/ IGCSE English pass/ MNU English Language Competency Test) or equivalent

Course Structure

Semester 1 60
Co/ Elective Subject code Subject Name Credit Points
Core 1 BIO123 Life on Earth 15
Core 2 SCI107 Scientific and Analytical Skills 15
Core 3 ENV101 Global Environmental issues in a local context 15
Core 4 ENV101 Environment and Community Health 15
Non-Credit DHI113 Dhivehi for professionals Non-Credit
Semester 2 60
Co/ Elective Subject code Subject Name Credit Points
Core 5 ENV111 Field Techniques 15
Core 6 ENV103 Introduction to earth and marine sciences 15
Core 7 ENV109 Sustainable Human Development 15
Core 8 BIO103 Plants and Ecology 15
Exit with an Diploma in Environmental Management after successful completion of the 2nd Semester.
Semester 3 60
Co/ Elective Subject code Subject Name Credit Points
Core 9 BIO2XX Fisheries Biology 15
Core 10 ENV209 Natural Resource Management 15
Core 11 ENV215 Geographic Information System 15
Core 12 BIO219 Ecology and Environmental Systems 15
Semester 4 60
Co/ Elective Subject code Subject Name Credit Points
Core 13 ENV201 Environmental Impact Assessment 15
Core 14 ENV205 Ecotourism and environmental interpretation 15
Core 15 SCI205 Research Methods and Experimental Design 15
Elective 1 Choose from list below (200 level) 15
Exit with an Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management after successful completion of the 4th Semester.
Semester 5 60
Co/ Elective Subject code Subject Name Credit Points
Core 16 ENV305 Community Development and Education for the Environment 15
Core 17 ENV311 Strategic Environmental Assessment & Planning 15
Core 18 SCI321 Research Project (continuing) 15
Elective 2 Choose from list below (300 level) 15
Semester 6 60
Co/ Elective Subject code Subject Name Credit Points
Core 19 ENV309 Research Project 15
Core 20 ENV311 Marine pollution 15
Elective 3 Choose from list below (300 level) 15
Elective 4 Choose from list below (300 level) 15
Core 22 ENVXXX Affiliate Internship Programme * Non-credit
List of Electives
Co/ Elective Subject code Subject Name Credit Points
Elective BIO203 Conservation Biology 15
Elective CHE201 Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry 15
Elective BIO2XX Marine Systems Science 15
Elective ENV301 Integrated Marine and Coastal Management 15
Elective ENV3XX Climate Change and Adaptation 15
Elective ENV307 Environmental Economics Policy and Law 15
Elective ENV3XX Fisheries Management 15
Elective ENV203 Integrated Waste Management 15
Elective PHY303 Atmosphere and Oceans 15
Elective SCI323 Science and Society 15
Elective BIOXXX Marine Ecosystems 15

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