Head of the program: Prof. Leah Wittenberg
The objective of the natural resources and environment management program is to expand professional knowledge in the field of the environment. The program's emphasis is on social sciences and management, and the training of personnel at a high academic level to deal with and solve problems in the fields of environmental quality. The program students will influence policy-making and decision-making on conservation and nurturing of the environment and sustainable development. In addition, we offer training in environmental policy for research students and encourage conducting field research.
The program is concentrated in one day a week, Thursdays.
Track A (36 points) Research: Duration of studies in the track without a thesis - one year (3 semesters).
Track B (36 points) final project: The duration of studies in the track with a thesis - up to 3 years.
The curriculum
Compulsory courses
GIS in environmental management and planning - 2 points
Applied field research - 2 points
Financial management - 2 points
Earth, wind, fire - challenges in the 21st century - 4 points
Environmental economics (class and exercise) - 3 points
Methodologies in environmental research - 3 points
Energy and environmental law - 2 points
Applied research - 4 points (mandatory for track B only)
Total required courses, 18-22 points
Core courses - compulsory courses
Geology and natural resources - 2 points
Corporate responsibility - 2 points
Principles of sustainable development - 2 points
Designing an environmental policy - 2 points
Climate change - mechanisms, processes and impacts - 2 points
Total core courses, 10 points
Elective courses
Business localization - 2 points
Water and wastewater treatment - 2 points
Ecosystem services - 2 points
Research camp (campus) - 4 points
Three-dimensional analysis in GIS- 2 points
Total elective courses, 4 points