Open University · Distance learning
Environmental Management (K19)
Environmental management is becoming increasingly important to everyone, whether at work, in the community, or at home – from complying with environmental legislation to addressing global challenges such as climate change and energy conservation. This course a…
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The Open University · Business and management
Environmental management is becoming increasingly important to everyone, whether at work, in the community, or at home – from complying with environmental legislation to addressing global challenges such as climate change and energy conservation. This course addresses the everyday concerns of environmental protection, natural resource management and rapidly changing environmental legislation and policy. You’ll explore biophysical, social, political and economic factors from local to global and develop the skills to participate creatively in improving environmental performance in your own context. Key features of the course - Widen your knowledge of the environment and develop your skills in making informed decisions about environmental issues - Approach environmental decision-making from a systems viewpoint - Consider how to assess and manage sustainability in an organisation and work towards a more sustainable future
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As the university states it
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, some option modules do have entry requirements. We’ll ask you to prove you meet them when you register for any of these modules: Advance your independent learning (YXM830) Although this qualification has no entry requirements, we recommend you have: A UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a science or engineering discipline. Minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores of: Reading: 5.5 Writing: 5.5 Speaking: 5.5 Listening: 5.5 Overall: 6.0. You’ll also need the skills and knowledge to: Write technical essays and reports at a high level. Carry out calculations using logarithms and the exponential function. Analyse numerical data. Understand and apply scientific principles in relation to chemical reactions, biological processes and energy conversion.
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