Urban Environmental Management
Master
In Bueng Khong Long (Thailand)
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Bueng khong long (Thailand)
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
Urban Environmental Management (UEM) academic program responds to the need to examine urban growth and environmental problems from the management and planning perspectives to contribute to the development of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient cities. We focus on understanding urban dynamics and developing effective interventions using various decision support systems and instruments in multi-stakeholder settings.
RESEARCH AREAS
Urban sustainable land use planning and management, Management of urban infrastructure and services, Environmental systems analysis and sustainability assessment, Water supply and sanitation management, Adaptation approaches to disaster risks and climate change, Sustainable and responsible tourism for development, Urban solid waste management and recycling, Urban development and information management systems…
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About this course
Expertise in key issues and skills in urban planning and environmental assessment & management
Various internship and fieldwork opportunities in Asian developing countries
Strong support in study and English proficiency in our vibrant, international, and welcoming community
Student exchange programs through our top-tier international university network
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Subjects
- Planning
- Systems
- Economics
- Individual
- Governments
- Agencies
- Organizations
- Companies
- Disciplinary
- Interests
- Management
- Geography
- Political
- Science
Course programme
UEM program is well-regarded internationally by donor agencies, governments, and private sector organizations and companies. The program is taught by multi-disciplinary faculty in small-group settings to work closely with students and address individual interests and concerns. With its long history of over 30 years of teaching students from across the world, recent students have come from 20+ different countries and a wide variety of professional and academic backgrounds.
Preferred Background
Since UEM is a multi-disciplinary program, academic background of applicants can be flexible. However, the following background areas are preferred: Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources Management, Geography, Political Science, Social Science, Public Administration, Law, etc.
For Doctoral program, in addition to the Master’s degree in a field relevant to UEM, two or more years of relevant professional experience is ideal. A detailed dissertation research outline must be submitted for PhD application.
ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS
- Master of Science (MSc) Program
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program
- Diploma and Certificate Program
UEM draws on and integrates theories and perspectives in established disciplines of urban planning, urban and regional development, urban infrastructure management and economics, sustainable development and urban policy and management studies into a distinctive framework of problems, issues and questions concerning the urban environment, in a developing country/city context.
Our curriculum consists of department-side required, program-wide required, and elective courses. Students can design their own study programs according to their inclinations and future career objectives. In addition to the courses specified below, students, under the guidance of their academic advisors, can select courses from a wide range of electives from other fields/schools at AIT.
Program-wide required courses
- Urban Environmental Management Systems
- UEM Research Methods and Techniques
- Urban Environmental Planning Workshop
- Urban Planning and the Built-Environment
- Environmental Science and Technology for Decision Makers
- Disaster Management in Urban Environmental Planning
- Management of Urban Housing, Infrastructure and Services
- Strategic Environmental Assessment for Urban Development
- Governance and Urban Management
- Urban Economics and Finance
- Assessment and Implementation of Development Projects
- Mega-City Development and Management
- Urban Governance and Economics for Holistic Waste Service Delivery
- Urban Geography and Spatial Analysis
Urban Environmental Management