Overview
Aims
-To learn specific concepts used in environmental management.
-To know the components of environmental management, its functions and the main mechanisms and tools used.
-To understand the role and importance of environmental management in organizations taking account of globalization.
-To develop the ability to synthesize and select the information necessary for making decisions on choosing and implementing an environmental management system.
-To create and develop the ability to analyze and propose solutions to improve the environmental management system in relation to legislation changes.
Course contents
The course main topics:
-Ecology, environmental protection, sustainable development
-Elements of an environmental management system
-Environmental performance evaluation
-Environmental audit
-Life Cycle Assessment
-Environmental labels and declarations
-Ecological restoration
-Protected areas management and reconstruction of degraded ecosystems
The seminar main topics:
-Study of the regulations on environmental management – EMAS
-Study of the regulations on environmental management – ISO 14001
-Requirements for EMS
-Integration of management systems within the organization
-Analysis of the concept of continuous improvement of the environmental management system
-Project management for the implementation of an environmental management system
-Collecting the data required for environmental planning (thematic questionnaires, survey method)
-Interpreting the official and scientific data necessary in environmental studies. Case studies on corporate social responsibility.
Learning outcomes
-To master the specialized terminology used in environmental management
-To demonstrate the ability to use appropriate concepts of environmental management
-To apply methods, techniques, and management tools for developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing the organization's strategies and policies
-To prepare projects for the implementation of organizational strategies and policies, taking into account environmental issues
Assessment
A two-hour written examination (70% of the final grade)Seminar testing (30% of the final grade)