Environmental Management

Environmental Management is an essential part of Environmental Engineering which concerns the interaction between human society and the environment. To meet the challenges for a sustainable management of natural resources, there is a need for cross-cutting professionals who are able to combine in-depth knowledge on local and global environmental impacts with expertise on strategies and tools that aim at reducing the total impact on human activities on nature and environment. This requires - among others - models and methods for collecting and analyzing environmental information, knowledge on the interdependencies between society and environmental problems, and tools for changing human behavior and planning practice so as to reduce environmental impacts. To prepare students for their professional career, the study track offers a sequence of technical courses and management courses, as well as a number of courses on the interplay between the economic, social and environmental determinants that contribute to sustainable development.

An MSc in Environmental Engineering with specialist skills in Environmental Management can:

A. Apply a critical and innovative approach in the analysis of environmental impacts based on scientific knowledge, methods and data.
B. Bridge the gap between current practice and future needs through identifying strategies for the sustainable management of the environment and natural resources.
C. Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and communicate results in speech and writing to different audiences in both national and international contexts.
D. Demonstrate knowledge of the disciplinary foundation of and proven experience in the field of environmental engineering, as well as insight into current research and development work. E. Evaluate alternative management or development strategies, taking into consideration the environmental impacts on a par with social and economic aspects. 
F. Frame a plan for data collection that meets the needs for reliable predictions, even in situations with limited resources.
G. Generate synergies between technology and society that can contribute to a sustainable management of environment and natural resources.
H. Highlight interdependencies between human activities and the environment based on a critical assessment of environmental impacts.
I. Initiate and implement independent qualified research activities that contribute to the knowledge basis in the field of environmental engineering with special emphasis on environmental management.

Two options are available for this study track, depending on where you begin your degree:

Start at KTH, thesis at DTU

* Student can select two out of three courses.

** Students must take an additional 5 ECTS either during January/June periods (3 week courses) or during the spring semester shown above.

*** A course in AK2036 Theory of Science/Research Methodology (7,5 ects) is mandatory, but can be waived if the student has completed an equivalent course in previous studies. 

Start at DTU, thesis at KTH

* Student can select two out of four courses.

** Students must take an additional 5 ECTS either during January/June periods (3 week courses) or during the spring semester shown above.

*** A course in AK2036 Theory and Methodology of Science (7.5 ECTS) is mandatory, but can be waived if the student has completed an equivalent course in previous studies.