<p><strong>UG’s Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences (FEES) Department<br />
of Environmental Studies (DoES), Introduces Four Master of Science<br />
and Master Degree Programmes Aligned to Current and Future Careers</strong></p>

<p><br />
The University of Guyana’s Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences (FEES),<br />
Department of Environmental Studies, will launch four (4) specialised Master of<br />
Science and Master Degree programmes commencing in October 2021. Courses will<br />
be taught by leading academics and experts from reputable local, regional, and<br />
international universities, agencies and organisations as well as the private sector.<br />
This suite adds to the several new programmes being offered by the University this<br />
new Academic Year which respond to the growing need for quality, affordable and<br />
relevant programmes in Guyana and the Caribbean.</p>

<p><br />
The four (4) specialised programmes on offer for the Master of Science and Master<br />
Degrees are:<br />
1. Environmental Management<br />
2. Natural Resources Management<br />
3. Oil and Gas and Renewable Energy<br />
4. Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management</p>

<p><br />
The programmes will be multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, enhancing the<br />
employability of students by incorporating new-age skills for future work<br />
opportunities. The programmes aim to build capacity amongst national and regional<br />
professionals by equipping them with working knowledge, skills and technical<br />
expertise in a range of areas such as ecosystem services and valuation; national,<br />
regional and international environmental law and policy; environmental<br />
management and monitoring tools and techniques; environmental economics and<br />
policy; pollution control and waste management approaches; management of natural<br />
resources; climate change and disaster mitigation; and environmental policy<br />
formulation and appraisal.</p>

<p>Apart from building academic capacity the programmes will also offer tools which<br />
will aid in building professional competencies in the areas of data analysis with the<br />
use of statistical software; communication through written reports and oral and<br />
visual presentations; scientific analysis and writing; geographic information system<br />
(GIS) mapping and software application; life cycle analysis, environmental<br />
management systems, and environmental impact assessment.<br />
Further details on each programme area are provided below:</p>

<p><br />
<strong>1. Environmental Management (EM):</strong><br />
This programme seeks to promote the use of environmental safeguards in<br />
organisations and will provide skills and knowledge related to the processes or<br />
activities that cause environmental degradation and pollution, and the approaches to<br />
effect sustainable change. The programme is designed to equip the aspiring<br />
Environmental Manager with a complement of technical skills and expertise which<br />
will contribute to the formulation of efficient, dynamic, safe and sustainable<br />
industries. The programme provides exposure to analytical skills and research,<br />
current environmental management systems, green technology approaches,<br />
sustainable energy pathways, pollution control mechanisms, and environmental and<br />
occupational health.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>2. Natural Resources Management (NRM):</strong><br />
This programme is designed to promote the sustainable management of natural<br />
resources within Guyana and territories which share a similar geophysical and<br />
tropical landscape. While building competencies in the conduct of environmental<br />
assessments and the use of geo-spatial technology, the programme will also provide<br />
exposure to core courses which will serve to enhance research and analytical skills.<br />
The aspiring Natural Resources Manager can garner specific skills needed for the<br />
management of ecosystems, parks, protected areas, and water, forest, land and<br />
coastal resources.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>3. Oil and Gas and Renewable Energy (OGRE):</strong><br />
This programme has emerged out of the need to furnish Guyana’s oil and gas and<br />
renewable energy sector with trained personnel possessing industry specific skills to<br />
promote the sustainable utilisation of energy resources. The programme offers a<br />
unique blend of courses that expose students to the operations of the dynamic energy<br />
sector, while providing tools for the development of research and analytical skills.<br />
The programme focuses on the environmental consequences of energy use, the<br />
minimisation of the impacts of the sector, and opportunities for use of renewable<br />
energy and includes courses such as Environmental Management of the Offshore<br />
Environment, Energy Economics, Renewable Energy Simulation, and Health, Safety<br />
and Environmental Management for the Oil and Gas Industry.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>4. Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management (CCDRM)</strong><br />
This is a specialised programme designed to address Climate Change and Disaster<br />
Risk Management issues in Guyana and the wider Caribbean. The programme is&nbsp;multidisciplinary in structure merging the streams of Climate Change and Disaster<br />
Risk Management. Students will be able to make clear linkages between the impacts<br />
of climate change and the implementation of disaster risk management approaches.<br />
The programme consists of core courses such as an Introduction to Climate Change<br />
Science and Modelling, Climate Change Policy and Negotiations, Climate Change<br />
Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation, Community-Based Disaster Risk Management<br />
and Disaster Risk Management in the Caribbean.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Career Opportunities</strong><br />
Qualifications gleaned from the programmes will generally prepare graduates for<br />
managerial and technical appointments within the specified fields. Further, the<br />
careful selection of elective courses, particularly within the Environmental<br />
Management and Natural Resources Management programmes, can allow for<br />
specialisation. Potential career opportunities that may be pursued upon completion<br />
of our programmes include:<br />
● Climate Change Analyst<br />
● Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Coordinator<br />
● Environmental Monitoring Technician<br />
● Environmental Policy Analyst<br />
● Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager<br />
● Pollution Analyst<br />
● Quality Control Analyst</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Programme Structure</strong><br />
The respective Master of Science and Master degree programmes consist of a<br />
combination of core and elective courses which are to be completed over two (2)<br />
years (4 semesters).<br />
The Environmental Management and Natural Resources Management programmes<br />
each have eight (8) core courses and four (4) electives while the Oil and Gas and<br />
Renewable Energy and the Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management<br />
programmes each consists of eleven (11) core courses and one (1) elective course.<br />
Students enrolled in the Master of Science programmes will be required to complete<br />
a Research Project while those in the Master Degree programmes will be required to<br />
complete the Scientific Demonstrations in Research and Environmental Leadership<br />
courses.</p>

<p><strong>Mode of Delivery</strong><br />
The courses will be delivered using hybrid approaches constituting of ‘in class<br />
sessions’ and ‘online platforms’ such as Zoom and Moodle. Courses will be delivered<br />
using a mixture of various teaching strategies, including lectures, seminars, tutorials,<br />
labs, and fieldwork.</p>

<p><strong>For Additional Details</strong>, please contact Mr. E.C. Marciano Glasgow, Post Graduate<br />
Programme Coordinator; Email: gspes.fees@uog.edu.gy or Telephone Number:<br />
+592-623-9040.</p>

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