Programm - Doctor of Environmental Studies

Doctorate of Environenmental Studies

This degree provides the student with curriculum and research opportunities in one of the world’s most relevant study areas: the environment. This degree is designed to meet the needs of people concerned with participating creatively in and improving decision-making processes related to the environment. Students will study environmental challenges, business and policy issues, strategies and eco-restructuring for sustainability, relations between energy, food and poverty, international environmental law, the impact of trade on environment, colonization and landuse, ecology in development policy, global greenhouse regime, EMAS, conflicts over natural resources, impact of education on conflict and international development, politics and management issues: science for sustainable living, tools to aid environmental decision making, the potential for societal collapse, the earth´s climate crisis, and a vital blueprint for ensuring our future. Students also have the opportunity to focus their courses of study in directions of elective choice. This degree aims to develop students skills in critical environmental analysis, modelling and management, as well as broaden and deepen students comprehension of environmental issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. This degree is applicable for government and industry environmentally related professions.

Qualification:
Name of qualification and title conferred:
Doctor of Environmental Studies
Main Fields of study for the qualification:
Multi-disciplinary
Name and status of awarding institution:
Universidad Central de Nicaragua. Accredited university.
Universidad Cristiana del Sur. Accredited university.

Level of the qualification:
Doctorate

Official length of the programme:
There is no requirement to complete the credit requirement for this award within a certain time period.