Course 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 Entry Requirements:

N/A

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.

Teaching methods:

Lectures and seminars (The course is given as a combination of lectures and seminars.)

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

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

A two-hour written examination (70% of the final grade)Seminar testing (30% of the final grade)

Recommended reading:

• Christopher J. Barrow, 1999, Environmental Management: Principles and Practice;
• Santosh Sarkar, 2010, Environmental Management;
• Bruce Mitchell, 2001, Resource & Environmental Management (2nd Edition);