 fees introduces four master of science and master degree programmes fees introduces four master of science and master degree programmes andydindial fri 7022021 1329 ug s faculty of earth and environmental sciences fees department of environmental studies does introduces four master of science and master degree programmes aligned to current and future careers the university of guyana s faculty of earth and environmental sciences fees department of environmental studies will launch four 4 specialised master of science and master degree programmes commencing in october 2021 courses will be taught by leading academics and experts from reputable local regional and international universities agencies and organisations as well as the private sector this suite adds to the several new programmes being offered by the university this new academic year which respond to the growing need for quality affordable and relevant programmes in guyana and the caribbean the four 4 specialised programmes on offer for the master of science and master degrees are 1 environmental management 2 natural resources management 3 oil and gas and renewable energy 4 climate change and disaster risk management the programmes will be multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary enhancing the employability of students by incorporating newage skills for future work opportunities the programmes aim to build capacity amongst national and regional professionals by equipping them with working knowledge skills and technical expertise in a range of areas such as ecosystem services and valuation national regional and international environmental law and policy environmental management and monitoring tools and techniques environmental economics and policy pollution control and waste management approaches management of natural resources climate change and disaster mitigation and environmental policy formulation and appraisal apart from building academic capacity the programmes will also offer tools which will aid in building professional competencies in the areas of data analysis with the use of statistical software communication through written reports and oral and visual presentations scientific analysis and writing geographic information system gis mapping and software application life cycle analysis environmental management systems and environmental impact assessment further details on each programme area are provided below  1 environmental management em  this programme seeks to promote the use of environmental safeguards in organisations and will provide skills and knowledge related to the processes or activities that cause environmental degradation and pollution and the approaches to effect sustainable change the programme is designed to equip the aspiring environmental manager with a complement of technical skills and expertise which will contribute to the formulation of efficient dynamic safe and sustainable industries the programme provides exposure to analytical skills and research current environmental management systems green technology approaches sustainable energy pathways pollution control mechanisms and environmental and occupational health 2 natural resources management nrm  this programme is designed to promote the sustainable management of natural resources within guyana and territories which share a similar geophysical and tropical landscape while building competencies in the conduct of environmental assessments and the use of geospatial technology the programme will also provide exposure to core courses which will serve to enhance research and analytical skills the aspiring natural resources manager can garner specific skills needed for the management of ecosystems parks protected areas and water forest land and coastal resources 3 oil and gas and renewable energy ogre  this programme has emerged out of the need to furnish guyana s oil and gas and renewable energy sector with trained personnel possessing industry specific skills to promote the sustainable utilisation of energy resources the programme offers a unique blend of courses that expose students to the operations of the dynamic energy sector while providing tools for the development of research and analytical skills the programme focuses on the environmental consequences of energy use the minimisation of the impacts of the sector and opportunities for use of renewable energy and includes courses such as environmental management of the offshore environment energy economics renewable energy simulation and health safety and environmental management for the oil and gas industry 4 climate change and disaster risk management ccdrm  this is a specialised programme designed to address climate change and disaster risk management issues in guyana and the wider caribbean the programme is multidisciplinary in structure merging the streams of climate change and disaster risk management students will be able to make clear linkages between the impacts of climate change and the implementation of disaster risk management approaches the programme consists of core courses such as an introduction to climate change science and modelling climate change policy and negotiations climate change impacts mitigation and adaptation communitybased disaster risk management and disaster risk management in the caribbean  career opportunities qualifications gleaned from the programmes will generally prepare graduates for managerial and technical appointments within the specified fields further the careful selection of elective courses particularly within the environmental management and natural resources management programmes can allow for specialisation potential career opportunities that may be pursued upon completion of our programmes include climate change analyst disaster risk management drm coordinator environmental monitoring technician environmental policy analyst health safety and environment hse manager pollution analyst quality control analyst  programme structure the respective master of science and master degree programmes consist of a combination of core and elective courses which are to be completed over two 2 years 4 semesters the environmental management and natural resources management programmes each have eight 8 core courses and four 4 electives while the oil and gas and renewable energy and the climate change and disaster risk management programmes each consists of eleven 11 core courses and one 1 elective course students enrolled in the master of science programmes will be required to complete a research project while those in the master degree programmes will be required to complete the scientific demonstrations in research and environmental leadership courses mode of delivery the courses will be delivered using hybrid approaches constituting of in class sessions and online platforms such as zoom and moodle courses will be delivered using a mixture of various teaching strategies including lectures seminars tutorials labs and fieldwork for additional details  please contact mr ec marciano glasgow post graduate programme coordinator email  gspesfees uogedugy or telephone number 5926239040 for a full list of ug s degree offerings click here  https wwwturkeyenonlineuogedugy srms student prospective aboutapplying offeredprogsphp  ug in brief the university of guyana is the 58th year state university of guyana it offers 136 programmes in over 60 disciplines online and facetoface in 8 campuses across guyana with a student population of now 10000 ug has provided education learning and research for over 50000 alumni the mission of the university is to discover generate disseminate and apply knowledge of the highest standard for the service of the community the nation and of all mankind within an atmosphere of academic freedom that allows for free and critical inquiry ug s forward thinking blueprint 2040 is currently setting the course for the university s future design and institutional response to the changing 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