Master's Degree Programme in Corporate Environmental Management
Degree title:
Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
Degree program type:
Master's Degree
Credits:
120 cr
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
Coordinating organisation:
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
Description
Master’s program in corporate environmental management consists of compulsory environmental management courses, minor studies in environmental/natural science (students with business background) or basic business studies (students with environmental/natural science background), and language/communication skills courses, and optional courses. Compulsory environmental management studies include courses on societal transformation towards sustainability, material flow management, environmental management systems, environmental management strategies, sustainable marketing and consumption, project working, and environmental management in stakeholder networks. Master’s thesis is included in the studies.
Supplementary studies
Depending on the individual background, the student may be required to take some supplementary courses.
CEMA2110 Business, Society and the Environment course (5 ECTs) is compulsory for all CEM students, unless an equal course has been completed during previous studies. This course does not count against the 120 ECTS credit points necessary to complete the Master' Programme in Corporate Environmental Management.
Supplementary studies
Depending on the individual background, the student may be required to take some supplementary courses.
CEMA2110 Business, Society and the Environment course (5 ECTs) is compulsory for all CEM students, unless an equal course has been completed during previous studies. This course does not count against the 120 ECTS credit points necessary to complete the Master' Programme in Corporate Environmental Management.
Learning outcomes
Discipline based knowledge, knowledge application, and responsible business
CEM graduates master the three core content areas of their discipline: identifying environmental impacts, managing environmental impacts, and eco-competitiveness. CEM graduates are able to apply the core scientific knowledge of their discipline in practice.
Research skills
CEM graduates are competent in critically analyzing interdisciplinary challenges related to sustainability in business.
Communication and language skills
CEM graduates have good communication skills in international business environment.
CEM graduates master the three core content areas of their discipline: identifying environmental impacts, managing environmental impacts, and eco-competitiveness. CEM graduates are able to apply the core scientific knowledge of their discipline in practice.
Research skills
CEM graduates are competent in critically analyzing interdisciplinary challenges related to sustainability in business.
Communication and language skills
CEM graduates have good communication skills in international business environment.
Structure
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Advance Studies in Corporate Environmental Management
80 crCEMSYVSelect all (80+ cr)Compulsory Studies
Select all (74–75 cr)Optional Studies
Select min. 6 cr- Any course unit
Compulsory Other Studies
Select 1 pcs. (17+ cr)Students with Environmental Background
Select all (25–28 cr)Students with Business Background
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Study Module of Environmental Studies
18+ crCEM_OKSelect all (17+ cr)Compulsory Courses
Select all (10 cr)Optional CEM Courses
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
Optional Courses
Select min. 0 pcs. (0+ cr)
Elective Study Modules
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Communication and Language Studies
7+ crXMAIS_CEMMPSelect 1 pcs. (7+ cr)Communication and Language Studies For International Students
Select all (12+ cr)Elective Communication and Language Studies
Select min. 0 pcs. (0+ cr)- Any course unit
Communication and Language Studies For Finnish Students
Select all (7+ cr)Elective Communication and Language Studies
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Other Studies
1+ crMUUT_CEMMPSelect all (1+ cr)Optional Courses
Select min. 0 pcs. (0+ cr)- Any course unit