Description of Course
Upon the completion of this diploma program the participants will be able to: a) Make evident of the knowledge of basic principles of environmental management relevant to middle level personnel in policy, research, development and management sectors which addresses issues pertaining to sustainable development goals of institutions. b) Demonstrate skill of analysing and acting on environmental issues in various sectors of the economy, society and the environment. c) Indicate environmental friendly attitudes, values and ethics relevant to workplace and family.
Entry Requirements
a) Passed G.C.E. (A/L) in 03 subjects not more than two attempts Sinhala/ Tamil/English
OR
b) Completed NVQ level 4
OR
c) Any other equivalent qualification acceptable to the Senate upon the recommendation of the Board of Studies
AND
A pass mark at the selection test of the Diploma Course in Environmental Management conducted by the relevant Department
Course Content
DEM 1113Introduction to Environment
DEM 1123 Environmental Change
DEM 1133 Principles of Environmental Economics
DEM 1143 Introduction to Sustainable Development
DEM 1152 Basics of Environmental Governance
DEM 1212 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
DEM 1223 Disaster Management
DEM 1232 Environmental Project Management
DEM 1243 Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Impact Assessment
DEM 1253 Waste Management
DEM 1262 Environmental values
DEM 1272 Environment and poverty
DEM 1281Independent Project
