University School of Environment Management

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The Indraprastha University has the distinction of being the first University in the country to start a Master's programme in Environment Management (M.Sc.) in the School of Environment Management . The objective of two years intensive programme is to provide an integrated multidisciplinary study of a wide range of Environment related issues and their management. The programme conprises of comprehensive lectures on course and topics of current interest and importance, field and laboratory experiments and case studies of special interest related to Environmental Management programmes.

OUR MISSION

To build a pool of trained and dedicated professionals who can contribute to the development of policies, measures and programmes for environmental management.

THE SCHOOL

The School of Environment Management has been established to fulfill the above mentioned requirements and offers a two-years Master's degree course in Environment Management which aims to equip the budding environmental managers with a comprehensive understanding of the key environmental issues, and use of a wide range of environmental tools, methods and systems so that they can play leading role in the development and application of environmental policies and management in the public and private sectors. The present intake for the course is of 20 students, from Science/Engineering background, that are selected through a National Level Common Entrance Examination. The curriculum is designed and revised with continuous feedback from various eminent experts from Universities, Research Institutions and Industries. The course lays emphasis on equitable and efficient distribution of natural resources and its management for sustainable development.

OBJECTIVES

To provide institutionalised quality education and training in environmental studies.
To pursue and facilitate research and development activities.
To establish working linkages with industry and undertake collaborative projects which offer long-term interaction opportunities with academia and industry.
To conduct short-term courses related to various environmental issues.
To foster environmental awareness and promote the principles and practices of sustainable development.

THE COURSES :

(i) M. Sc. Environment Management

The four-semester course offered by the school consists of an optimal amalgamation of theory and practice. First three semesters are devoted to course work and the final semester is dedicated to Dissertation that each student is required to accomplish individually. Students are also provided the opportunity to undergo practical training during their summer vacations in various institutions.

(ii) MBA Disaster Management

The aim of the course is to provide full-time postgraduate education in the principles, procedures and practices of Disaster Management within an international context. This is to enable for reducing disaster risks as well as improve the delivery of post-disaster assistance to promote effective recovery. The other objectives of the programme are:

To provide adequate theoretical and practical knowledge with focus from traditional response based management to structured skill based management and understanding the whole cycle of disaster management- Prevention, Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, Relief and Rehabilitation.
Provide for the needs of experienced practitioners in appropriate fields and to enhance their career opportunities through a period of academic study.
Provide the opportunity for professionals to obtain a specialized qualification, which has a recognition and currency within the international agencies working in health, development and emergency management areas.
Work as a resource institution for national and State Governments for capacity building in disaster management.
Filling knowledge gaps by providing a common platform for sharing of information and experiences for professionals working in disaster management.
Taking up research and development in emerging areas of disaster management.
Developing liaison with Government, NGOs, Corporate Sectors and International agencies, to synergize disaster mitigation efforts.

(iii) M.Sc. (Biodiversity & Conservation)

Course prepare the students to undertake professional assignments in the field of environmental management and conservation of biodiversity. The course will impart the science literacy needed to make informed decisions about topics ranging from evolution, ecology, land use, wilderness preservation, climate change, species extinction, in-situ and ex-situ conservation of plants and animals. The course address the economic and social impacts of environmental actions. The focus of the programme is on conservation based on genetic - evolutionary principles. The graduates are trained to participate in biodiversity conservation plans, policies and projects on sustainable use of bioresources at the national and international levels

THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH

Economic development and environmental effects are inseparable. The extent of environmental degradation is dependent on the efficient use of resources and effective control of adverse effects. The broad objectives of the research efforts of the faculty at the School of Environment Management , GGS Inderprastha University , are to study how the production distribution and use of resources affect the environment, and to find ways to mitigate the adverse effects. At present USEM is focussing on the following research areas:

Regional environment and resource planning
Air pollution control in urban areas
Climate change and Green House Gases
Wetlands and water quality management
Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
Protected areas management and biodiversity conservation
Environmental modelling
Urban planning
Solid waste management
Renewable energy
Disaster management

INFRASTRUCTURE & LABORATORIES

The school has well equipped laboratories for air and noise pollution monitoring, water quality analysis, microbial technology and a centre for advanced environmental instrumentation systems, which house the latest and sophisticated state-of-the-art instruments. The school also has a separate section for remote sensing and geographical information systems. The centre for advanced environmental instrumentation systems was inaugurated by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, has equipments such as the atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas liquid chromatograph etc. for heavy metals and pesticides analysis.

TRAINING AND PLACEMENT

The school has been able to establish working linkages with various government organisations, like the Department of Space, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi Pollution Control Committee, Delhi Development Authority, Industries, Non-Governmental Organisations and Consultancy Organisations working in the field of environment. Some of the organizations where srudents from the School of Environment Management carried out their project works/summer trainings are TERI, CII, FICCI, EIL, NTPC, CSE, DRDO, National Defence College, Delhi, Maruti Udyog Ltd., TetraTech, Institute of Genomic research (CSIR), NPL, Indian Oil Corpn. Ltd., Ranbaxy, Planning Commission, CPCB, CRRI, BHEL, ONGC, Development, Alternatives, IIT Delhi, Delhi University, IARI, Department of Space, Sulabh International, Rites, ESRI-NIIT, Birla Institute of Scientific Research, National Council for Cement and Building Materials etc.