Environmental Management Course Overview:
The environment is the burning issue of the 21 century and is now a significant growth area for employment. Large and small organisations are now investing sums of money to meet the stringent environmental laws imposed on them and it is clear looks set to expand. Now more than ever is the time to get a qualification in Environmental Management. 

The Environmental Studies course will enable you to analyse issues from the point of view of the earth as part of a series of interrelated systems that form an organic whole. You will learn about the earths natural resources, examine the relationship between population and the environment, define sustainable development and Agenda 21, explore the greenhouse effect and understand the difference between conservation and preservation.

You will also examine EU Law and Regulation, Ethics and the keys areas of an Environmental Impact Assessment. Students will be able to debate international protocol, regulation and legislation that guide the resolution of these issues. The course also provides you with the ability to implement current best practices of environmental management.

Ideally suited to individuals working or intending to work in this growing area and for employees of organisations intending to devise and implement an environment strategy.

Aims & Objectives:
Students will be able to

• Address the causes and put forward solutions to contemporary environmental problems
• Understand current regulation and legislation – internationally, regionally and nationally – to address environmental issues
• Independently respond to issues arising from the environment
• Understand key practices of environmental management and the processes involved in their implementation.

Environmental Course Modules:

1. Natural Resources
2. Population and Environment
3. Sustainable Development
4. Climate Change
5. Biodiversity
6. Regulation and Legislation
7. Environmental Management

Awards:

FETAC level 5 Component Award in Environmental Studies: Award Body: FETAC

Course Eligibility:
This course is open to people from any educational background and with various levels of experience. A passion for the environment and conservation would be helpful. If you are anxious about your eligibility, please contact CMI and a representative will be more than happy to assist you in making the right choice.
 

Assessment

The assessment is in the form of a project (50% of marks) and a 3 hour exam (50% of marks).  

Progression: upon completion of the course, students may wish to pursue a degree in the subject. Possible career paths open to Graduates include: hydrologist, environmental planning, green investment planning, environmental ecologist, ecological modeler, environmental chemist, conservation scientist, forester, atmospheric scientist or geoscientist. Many of these jobs are with government agencies, while others are with private firms and nonprofit organisations.

Course Cost & Duration: The duration of the course is 11 weeks and is held in Dublin city centre once a week. The cost is 1,350 Euro including assessment fees.

Booking
All course fees are payable in advance unless you are unemployed or work part-time in which case a two payment installment plan is offered. See Terms & Conditions on Book a Course part of CMI website. Please note places are limited and tend to book quickly. Evening class plus Saturday class option. To book, simply log on to the Book a Course  part of CMI’s website and submit your details by the deadline date

Booking:
The Environmental Studies course fees are payable in advance. Please note places are limited and tend to book quickly. To book, simply log on to the Book a Course part of CMI’s website and submit your details by the deadline date.

Scheduled Dates 2010/2011
Start: Thurs 7 October 2010, 18.30 - 21.30, 11wks. Every Thurs evening 
Project  deadline: January 2011   Exam : Jan 2011

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