Máster en Gestión Ambiental Online & On Campus

Program Overview

This Master's program in Environmental and Energy Management aims to train professionals to lead the sustainable transformation of businesses. The blended learning approach combines online learning with in-person projects, emphasizing experiential learning and real-world case studies. Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental and energy management, including roles such as environmental department manager, energy audit technician, and R&D project director.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Master's program specializes in two professional fields that integrate within companies to achieve sustainability goals. It aims to equip students with the necessary expertise to lead the sustainable transformation of future businesses. The program focuses on both environmental and energy management, enabling graduates to apply technical knowledge across various sectors. The program emphasizes the growing importance of sustainable projects and the increasing demand for corporate social responsibility. It prepares students to lead these initiatives, which are becoming increasingly crucial in today's society. The program offers both Online and Online & On Campus modalities. The Online & On Campus option combines online learning with four in-person projects, providing a unique experience and a 100-hour certificate. The Smart Campus component allows students to participate in the transformation of the Villaviciosa de Odón campus through four activities focused on defining new experiences and physical spaces for students.

Outline:

The program is structured into 10 modules, covering a comprehensive range of topics related to environmental and energy management:

(6 ECTS)

• Current energy and environmental context.
• Conventional energy sources and their impact on the environment.
• Factors driving regulatory frameworks.
• Regulatory framework.
• Renewable energy as an alternative.
• Research and development in renewable energy.

(6 ECTS)

• Fundamentals of energy.
• Environmental concepts.
• Environmental legislative framework.
• Environmental responsibility.
• Ecological footprint and carbon footprint.
• Sustainable development.

(6 ECTS)

• Concepts of environmental management.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and EMAS Regulation.
• Organization and stakeholders in environmental management.
• Phases of the environmental management system: PHVA.
• Evaluation of environmental management systems.
• Control of deviations from the EMS.

Module 4: Economía circular y responsabilidad social corporativa (6 ECTS)

• Fundamentals of circular economy.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.
• Ecodesign, ecolabeling, importance, and strategies.
• Bases and historical evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
• Main CSR standards and regulations.
• CSR management and development.

(6 ECTS)

• Air pollution and air quality control.
• Water pollution and wastewater control.
• Noise pollution and noise control.
• Light pollution and light control.
• Soil contamination, management, and treatment of contaminated soils.
• Waste management and treatment, instrumentation, and control.

Module 6: Eficiencia y gestión energética en la organización (6 ECTS)

• General aspects of energy efficiency.
• Regulatory environment for energy efficiency and low-consumption building standards.
• Energy efficiency in buildings and transportation.
• Corrective actions leading to efficiency.
• Research and development in renewable energy.
• Energy management in buildings and industry and their systems.
• (6 ECTS)
• Innovation management and development of R&D&I projects.
• Concepts of Professional Project Management (PMP methodology).
• Professional project management (PMP methodology).
• Fundamentals of project management ISO 21500.
• Management tools.
• Dashboards and communication in the organization.

(6 ECTS)

• ISO 19011 standard.
• ISO 14001 Internal Audits.
• ISO 50001 Internal Audits.
• ISO 45001 Internal Audits.
• ISO 26001 Internal Audits.
• ISO 27001 Internal Audits.

(6 ECTS)

• Students complete internships in companies partnered with the university.
• This module allows students to apply and experience the knowledge and skills acquired during the master's program.
• Internships can be conducted in a company in decision-making areas related to the master's program subjects.

(6 ECTS)

• Selection and justification of the topic.
• Project feasibility.
• Construction of the theoretical framework.
• Objectives.
• Material and method.
• Collection and analysis of preliminary results.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a blended learning approach, combining online and in-person components.

• Online: 100% online learning with live virtual classes that are recorded for students who cannot attend or wish to review them.
• Online & On Campus: Combines online learning with four in-person projects, providing a unique experience and a 100-hour certificate.
The program emphasizes experiential learning through real-world case studies and a theoretical-practical approach.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of career paths in the environmental and energy management fields.

• Potential Career Paths:
• Environmental and/or energy department manager in a company.
• Environmental and energy services consultant.
• Energy audit and energy certification technician.
• Environmental and energy management systems auditor.
• Energy project manager.
• R&D&I project director.

Other:

The program emphasizes the growing need for professionals who can lead the sustainable transformation of organizations. It highlights the increasing demand for professionals with expertise in environmental and energy management, particularly in light of regulations and industry trends. The program also emphasizes the importance of "learning by doing" through project-based learning, allowing students to develop their own final projects. The program offers the possibility of obtaining a double degree by combining the Master's program with a specialized Expert program. This allows students to further specialize their studies and differentiate themselves in the job market.