Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science and Management is a 2-year graduate program by Pokhara University.
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Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Science, Forestry, Agriculture, Engineering, or a related technical discipline from a recognized institution. In addition to meeting the academic qualifications, candidates are required to appear for and pass an entrance examination to be eligible for admission into the MSc in Environmental Management program.
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
ENV 501 | Biophysical and Forest Environment | 3 |
ENV 502 | Environmental Engineering | 3 |
ENV 503 | Environmental Science Practical (Air, Water, Soil and Vegetation) | 3 |
MGT 501 | Environmental Governance, Policy and Legislations | 3 |
SOC 501 | Sociology and Cultural Environment | 3 |
STT 510 | Statistics | - |
Total | 15 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
ECO 511 | Environmental Economics | 3 |
ENV 511 | Environmental Assessment (IEE, EIA, SIA, SEA) | 3 |
ENV 512 | Environmental Management System (LCA, RA, CP, QMS) | 3 |
ENV 517 | Wildlife Conservation | 3 |
ENV 514 | GIS Application and Remote Sensing | 3 |
ENV 515 | Environmental Science Field Work, Case Study, Term Paper | 2 |
MGT 512 | Strategic Planning, Conflict Management and Consensus Building | 2 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
ENV 621 | Urban Environmental Management | 3 |
ENV 622 | Climate Change | 3 |
ENV 623 | Watershed Management | 2 |
ENV 624 | Environmental Science Field Work, Case Study / Term Paper | 2 |
MGT 621 | Multi-criteria Decision Analysis | 2 |
RCH 621 | Research Methodology | 3 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
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ENV 691 | Thesis | 9 |
--- | Elective Course | 3 |
Understand environmental systems, pollution, and ecosystems
Apply tools like EIA, GIS, and remote sensing
Study climate change, conservation, and sustainability
Analyze environmental policies, laws, and governance
Manage natural resources and environmental risks
Conduct fieldwork and scientific research
Promote sustainable development practices
Prepare for careers in NGOs, government, and environmental consultancies
The program is designed to offer a unique opportunity to acquire highly skilled knowledge and practical tools on multi-disciplinary subjects related to environmental management. The course provides a fundamental basis for understanding and application of social, physical, biological, legal, and economic components of the environment and their holistic integration to provide a comprehensive working knowledge of environmental management.
The program focuses on developing a social, environmental, and developmental outlook and adequate skills in analysis, decision-making, implementation, leadership, and communication among the students. It is aimed at producing high-quality professionals- environmental managers, researchers, counselors, etc.
