MSc Carbon Management

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University of Edinburgh

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• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements
  
  Preferably a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its equivalent if outside the UK, or an equivalent qualification in any subject. Applicants holding a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its equivalent from outside the UK, may also be considered. No work experience is required. For students from non-English speaking countries, there will be an English-language requirement. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 600 (250+ computer based) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7 is required.
• Academic title
  MSc Carbon Management
• Course description
  Programme
  
  In collaboration between the University's world-renowned School of GeoSciences and Management School & Economics, the MSc in Carbon Management provides high-level interdisciplinary skills and training in the business, economics and science of carbon management. It is designed for graduates wanting an advanced academic qualification as a launch pad for careers in carbon and climate change management by business, industry and government.
  
  Learning Outcomes
  
      * Integration of expertise in business and economics research with that in global carbon cycling, climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation to provide graduates with an holistic understanding of carbon management.
      * Development of conceptual and analytical skills to enable critical evaluation of projected climate change impacts on businesses and consumers.
      * Assessment of the policies at international, national and local level devised to address the impacts of climate change either through adaptation or mitigation.
      * Development of key professional skills, expertise in carbon markets and climate change mitigation mechanisms.
      * Strong ties to industry and big business, with excellent employment prospects for graduates of the programme.
  
  How You Will Be Taught
  
  This is a full time (12 months) or part time (24 months) taught MSc, with assessment by course assignments, written examinations and research dissertation

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