Masters in Environmental Science and Resource Management

Master of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management

Faculty: Faculty of Life Science 

Duration: 1.0-1.5 Years (2-3 Semesters)

Total Credit Hours: 40

CGPA Range: Highest 4.00 – Lowest 2.50

Program Type: Outcome-Based Postgraduate Program

Overview

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM) at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) is an advanced postgraduate program designed to develop research excellence, specialized analytical skills, and innovation in addressing complex environmental problems and sustainable resource allocation.

The program extends over 2-3 semesters (3 for Thesis group and 2 for Non-Thesis group) and consists of 40 credit hours. The M.Sc. program emphasizes advanced environmental modeling, impact assessment, and policy analysis. Theory courses are offered during the first two semesters, while the third semester is dedicated for thesis work. Non-Thesis group students are offered the opportunity of internship in an environmental consultancy, government agency, or research organization.

Program Majors and Research Areas

Students can specialize or conduct research in any of the following advanced ESRM fields:

• Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

• Water Resource Management and Hydrology

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing for Environmental Monitoring

• Environmental Pollution Control and Waste Management

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Auditing

• Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy

Program Outcomes (POs)

Upon successful completion of the M.Sc. in ESRM, graduates will be able to:

• PO1: Advanced Knowledge: Demonstrate comprehensive and specialized knowledge of advanced environmental processes, ecological modeling, and resource economics.

• PO2: Research and Innovation: Formulate, conduct, and present high-quality, original research or project work that contributes to environmental sustainability and resource policy development.

• PO3: Technical Proficiency: Apply advanced geospatial tools (GIS/Remote Sensing), analytical chemistry techniques, and statistical models for complex environmental data interpretation.

• PO4: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Analyze complex environmental and resource conflicts using interdisciplinary reasoning to propose effective, novel, and socio-economically viable solutions.

• PO5: Communication and Leadership: Demonstrate effective scientific and policy communication (written and oral), teamwork, and leadership skills in collaborative research or organizational settings.

• PO6: Professional Ethics and Responsibility: Apply ethical principles, regulatory standards, and professional responsibility in environmental practice, conservation, and policy formulation.

• PO7: Continuous Learning: Engage in self-directed, lifelong learning, staying current with emerging environmental technologies and global sustainability challenges.