Macau University of Science and Technology
Master of Environmental Science and Management
Study Plan
I. Program Duration
The normal study period of Master of Environmental Science and Management program is 2 years. The maximum study period is 3 years (Students admitted in or before academic year 2018/2019, please refer to the rules and regulations as stipulated in the intake academic year study plan).
II. Study Mode
Lectures
III. Medium of Instruction
Chinese or English
IV. Academic Field
Environmental Science and Management/Environmental Science
V. Course Structure
Table 1: Core Courses (18 Credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MEMZ01 |
Water Quality Control Process |
3 |
MEMZ02 |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
3 |
MEMZ03 |
Solid Waste Management and Reuse |
3 |
MEMZ04 |
Atmospheric Environment |
3 |
MEMZ05 |
Environmental Law |
3 |
MEMZ06 |
Environment and Sustainable Development |
3 |
Table 2: Elective Courses (9 Credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MEME01 |
Environmental Planning and Management |
3 |
MEME02 |
Climate Change |
3 |
MEME03 |
International Environmental Law |
3 |
MEME04 |
Energy and Environment |
3 |
MEME05 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
MEME06 |
Statistics |
3 |
MEME07 |
Managerial Decision Methods |
3 |
MEME08 |
Information Service Management |
3 |
MEME09 |
Special Topics for Environmental Science and Management |
3 |
Table 3: Thesis (12 Credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MEMZ07 |
Thesis |
12 |
VI. Teaching Requirements
- Students are required to complete the six core courses from Table 1 and three elective courses from Table 2 during the first three semesters to gain 27 credits.
- After finishing each course, students will be assessed based on regulations established by the instructor and the Macau Environmental Research Institute.
- Students are required to complete an original research master’s thesis which is not less than 20,000 words and pass the thesis oral defense to gain 12 credits.
VII. Study Time
The duration for taking all courses is 18 months and the duration for thesis writing is 6 months.
Classes will generally be scheduled at nights (19:00-22:00) in weekdays or weekend.
VIII. Graduation Requirements
Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Master’s Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has:
- Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (excluding dissertation)
- Abided by the regulations of the University
- Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed
If students pass all courses required in Table 1 and 2 above with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to submit or pass the final thesis oral defense during the specified period, he/she can only get a completion certificate.
Note: All curriculums and study plans are based on the newest announcement of the Boletim Oficial da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau.
※In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.