Master's Programme in Environmental Management and Physical Planning

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Specific entry requirements: To be eligible for this programme you must have knowledge corresponding to a Bachelor's degree in biology, biology-earth sciences, Earth sciences, geography, environmental sciences or urban and regional planning.

Months of entry

August, September

Course content

Environmental issues are complex. A systems perspective is required in order to understand today’s multidisciplinary environmental problems, and to identify both long-term solutions and alternatives.

The programme focuses on environmental science and physical planning. It provides students with a systems perspective on environmental issues, focusing on planning processes, international and transboundary issues, and practical training in tools such as systems analysis.

Members of the teaching staff are drawn from Stockholm University, KTH and other universities, as well as from authorities, organisations, NGO´s and companies. This programme is important for professions related to national and international environmental management by governmental agencies, municipalities, companies and NGO´s.

The programme includes four compulsory courses and up to 30 credits optional courses, allowing students to individually profile their education. The four mandatory courses are:

• Systems Analysis for Environmental Management - provides students with an introduction to system thinking, systems analysis and system dynamics.
• Scientific Methods in Physical Geography - designed to equip students with the tools needed to conduct scientific research in a chosen field, from theory to practice.
• Environmental Management in Planning - investigates the roles of local and regional planning authorities and their work modes.
• International Environmental Management - focuses on international and transboundary environmental issues.