Environmental Management Systems
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The idea of an environmental system , as well as the potential benefits and drawbacks are presented. The ISO 14001 and EMAS standards are addressed in detail. Experienced lecturers from the business sector are invited to share their practical experiences. Exercises of different practical items like e.g. formulating objectives, planning an audit, writing a non-conformity, are important activities to help the students to become more “hands-on”.
Half of the course constitutes a project carried out in smaller groups for a real company/organization. The project consists of writing an environmental review including identifying the company’s environmental aspects, making a legislation list, a risk and opportunity assessment and a stakeholder analysis. Furthermore, an environmental policy, a set of objectives, one procedure and an audit plan are written. The global GRI-Standards system for writing a sustainability report is also a part of the course. The project work can be carried out elsewhere than in Gothenburg. But then the student must on its own find a company/organization to work at.
This course is open to
Exchange students at the Faculty of Science and exchange students on a university-wide agreement. Please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg if you need to know more.
In order to apply for this course you must have successfully completed
45 credits in environmental science. Students with equivalent education can be allowed to enter the course.
English proficiency
Incoming students should have an English level equivalent of B2 or higher as courses and materials, including presentations and exams, will be in English.
To assess your English level, you can use the self-assessment grid for reference: https://europa.eu/europass/en/common-european-framework-reference
Application
Do you want to apply for exchange studies at the University of Gothenburg?