Degree Programmes conducted in Swedish 2014–
Sustainable Coastal Management (240 cr)
Degree: Bachelor of Natural Resources
Qualification title: Miljöplanerare (YH), Bachelor of Natural Resources
Duration of studies: 2 years
Qualification title: Miljöplanerare (YH), Bachelor of Natural Resources
Duration of studies: 2 years
The graduate
- has the basic knowledge of the principles of how an ecosystem functions and can identify and analyse the state of a coastal zone.
-Furthermore, s/he is able to propose how the state could be improved or managed sustainably.
- is able to identify the goods and services provided by an ecosystem.
- At the same time s/he is able to identify alternative ways of management that would support the balance between the society and the environment.
-is able to manage a coastal area in an integrated way, involving relevant stakeholders.
-is familiar with the conventions, policies and directives from the national and international environmental laws.
-has an understanding of how economic incentives and mechanisms can be used in ICZM.
-has an transdisciplinary approach in managing coastal zones.
Generic competences
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| Code | Name | Cr/year/total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Realization plans | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Total | |
| Gru | 120 cr | ||||||
At least 120 credits of Higher Education prior to the admission at YH Nove The core studies should have given the student the following competences: Study proficiency: -Ability to retrieve and critical exam information -Ability to write and present in a coherent way -Understand and solve problems -Social and communication skills A part from the competences the student should prove their interest/understanding in/of issues related to environmental or social or economic sustainable development. | |||||||
| Yrk | 60 cr | ||||||
| CM13CE | 15 | 15 cr | |||||
The Student -understands the principles of ecology and that all ecosystems has an economical value -understands the interdependency of nature and society -knows the basics of coastal ecology | |||||||
| CM13CE01 | Coastal Ecolgoy IThe Student -knows principles of community ecology as applied to brackish water habitats -can identify common species in the Baltic Sea -is familiar with marine environments -knows the basic methods for measuring important ecological parameters in the field and laboratory -knows how to carry out an ecological study and present the findings 1 | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| CM13CE02 | Coastal Ecology IIThe Student -can analyze and evaluate ecological studies and disseminate the results to decision makers and the public -can identify ecosystem services in the coastal area -understands the impacts of agriculture and forestry on the coastal ecosystems 1 | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| CM13CE03 | Fisheries Resource ManagementThe Student -is familiar with fisheries management -knows different forms of aquaculture -knows environmental impacts of aquaculture and unsustainable fishery 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| CM13SW | 12 | 12 cr | |||||
The Student - knows the concept of Integrated Coastal Zone Managment - is familiar with Maritime Spatial Planning - understands the principles of monitoring of aquatic bodies | |||||||
| CM13SW01 | Sustainable Coastal ManagementThe Student -knows the concept of Integrated Coastal Zone Management -has basic knowledge of challenges in cross sectorial management of coastal areas -can identify stakeholders and how to involve them in the management process -understands how Maritime Spatial Planning can be used in sustainable coastal management -is familiar with relevant policies and legislation 1 | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| IZ10RM04 | Monitoring of Aquatic BodiesThe Student - knows what type of pollutional load threatens our water bodies - knows how and why water bodies are monitored - is familiar with authorities and other actors conductiong monitoring of aquatic bodies 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| CM13SW02 | Water and Sewage ManagementThe Student -knows important principles for managing the optimum use of water resources -knows the basics of prevention, management and treatment of sewage -can suggest suitable sewage management solutions in different settings 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| CM13IG | 12 | 12 cr | |||||
The Student - is familiar with GIS and Impact Assessment as tools to improve decision making in environmental management. | |||||||
| CM13IG01 | Environmental Impact AssessmentThe Student -understands the importance of assessing the long term environmental consequences of planning and construction -knows the EIA process in Finland and EU -is familiar with different methods of assessing environmental consequences of a product, a service or an activity 1 | 6 | 6 cr | ||||
| CM13IG02 | Geographic Information SystemsThe Student -is able to handle geographic data in a GIS program -knows how to capture data using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) -can analyze geographical environmental data using different data sources and methods -can effectively visualize geographic information for different purposes 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| CM13IG03 | 3 | 3 cr | |||||
| CM13SE | 18 | 18 cr | |||||
The Student - has the tools to start his/her own business in the field of Sustainable Busniess - is able to act as an entrepreneur in any given setting | |||||||
| CM13SE01 | Management SystemsThe Student -has basic knowledge of environmental and quality management systems and their purpose and benefits -knows the ISO standards and how they are structured -knows environment, health and safety procedures in companies 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| CM13SE02 | AccountingThe Student -is familiar with the principles of good accounting ethics -knows the basics of accounting -is familiar with the demands for tax accounting -is acquainted with the demands on the employer to register, pay VAT and sign required insurances -is able to assess the accounts of the company and their impact on the strategy of the company 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| CM13SE03 | Management AccountingThe student -is familiar with the overall purpose of management accounting -is able to assess and evaluate cost-benefit analysis of a company -understands the importance of using business ratios in evaluating the company -is familiar with risk assessment -knows how to set up an appropriate budget -knows how to determine the correct price on goods and services -is familiar with tendering and invoicing procedures 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| CM13SE04 | Marketing and SalesThe student -is aware of the importance of marketing in creating a network of customer relations -can do a market analysis and set up a purposeful marketing strategy -understands the potential of different marketing channels -knows how to evaluate the marketing process and adjust it to the correct category of customers -understands how to adapt the sales process to suit the company profile | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| CM13SE05 | Leadership in PracticeThe student -knows the demands on the leadership in order to manage a growing enterprise -is familiar with different leadership styles and can evaluate and develop his/her own leadership profile -is able to take into account how goals, motivation and conflicts impact team interaction -is aware of the responsibility and obligations of the employer 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| CM13SE06 | Start Your Own BusinessThe student -is aware of the possibilities for self-employment by starting his/her own business -is familiar with the financial support instruments available for starting a business -knows what applications and permits are required for the business -knows the main differences between various company forms -knows how to make a business plan based on a business idea -can assess different financial alternatives -is acquainted with business networks and support organizations within a certain market are -knows how to evaluate the market and competition situation in his/her own line of business | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| CM13PR | 9 | 9 cr | |||||
The Student - Knows the basics of project management - Is able to compelete their thesis in a successful manner | |||||||
| CM13PR01 | StatisticsThe Student -understands the benefits, relevance and reasons for using statistics in environmental sciences as a problem solving tool -understands and knows the usefulness of probability in decision making -knows how to present descriptive statistical data -understands and can perform basic statistical tests -knows how to interpret statistical reports and know how to run basic statistical tests -knows how to plan studies in a statistically proper and sound way avoiding common pitfalls | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| CM13PR02 | Project ManagementThe Student -knows the basic principles of project management -can make and implement a project plan and a timetable -understands the principles of project administration -has practical experience in working in projects as a team member and/or project manager 1 | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| IZ10TM07 | Research MethodologyThe Student -Is familiar with different scientific theories -Can describe and apply relevant research methods -Can plan a scientific study and is able to analyze and communicate research findings | 3 | 3 cr | ||||
| Val | 9-21 cr | ||||||
Previous work experience can be acknowledged as Practical Training of a maximum of 12 credits. Remaining credits should be implemented as elective courses. | |||||||
| Pra | 18-30 cr | ||||||
| 12 | 18 | 30 cr | |||||
The practical training provides students the opportunity to earn academic credit for relevant knowledge outside the University. The aim of the training is to acquire hands-on experience in real life work in national and international Coastal Management and Sustainable Development settings. The practical training permits students to integrate in-class experiences with experiential knowledge, gain in-field job experience and expand their professional skills. We highly recommend students to conduct their practical training abroad to enlarge their social network and experience. | |||||||
| Lär | 15 cr | ||||||
The student will be able to prove his/her ability to: - critically evaluate information - work systematically within a given theme or in a project - to plan and independently write thesis or a project report - to present and critically evaluate thesis | |||||||
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