Postgraduate Program “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management”

Inter-Institutional Postgraduate Studies Program “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management” offered by the Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Patras and the Department of Forestry, Wood Science & Design, School of Technology, University of Thessaly

Study Guide

Object – Aim

The Inter-Institutional Postgraduate Studies Program in “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management” aims to educate students to understand the concept of Ethics in relation to environmental and economic developments. Ethics, as one of the most important branches of philosophy, has been the focus of discussions from antiquity to the present day. Environmental Ethics has come of age and has been established both as a safety valve against the dizzying techno-scientific progress and environmental and economic evolution, as well as a meeting point and reconciliation of scientific progress and values. Environmental Ethics wanted to function as a filter in cases of control, but also as a means of defending the rights of individuals in the face of any bio-scientific technological research, posing ethical dilemmas. Its purpose is to provide ethical perspectives, without imposing them as absolute principles. Environmental Ethics does not seek to be a doctrine, but a form of methodical effort to discuss important ethical environmental problems. In the question of whether there can be a compromise both in the way of posing/expressing the questions and in the possible answers, the effort to understand the questions asked, to take into account the conditions of any ethical conflicts, and to develop a type of ethical response by each person, with regard to environmental issues and ways of dealing with them, is considered of particular importance. Therefore, each time, a determination and design of the boundaries of environmental ethics and social action must be carried out. This will result in a more effective management of the ethical, economic, labor and environmental issues that arise and the development of those strategic plans that will strengthen the dynamics of groups in businesses and organizations.

The aim of the Postgraduate Studies Program “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management” is to offer a special approach to issues of natural resource management, economic analysis of the cost – benefit of intense industrial activity, as well as to issues of implementation and development of policies for the rational and economic use of resources. Students will become familiar with tools and methods of Economic and Environmental Science in the exercise of policy and addressing – solving environmental problems that have a strong economic impact on the economic circuit. They will understand that Environmental Ethics protects the freedom of actors to make ethical decisions, even if there is no agreement on criteria that can determine what is “ethical”. Environmental Ethics evaluates actions. They will acquire a comprehensive picture of the subject of Environmental Economics and will understand the methodologies related to the subject of Environmental Economics and Education. They will learn about the views of the scientific community regarding environmental issues and ways to address them through economic analyses (cost-benefit, etc.) as well as the terms Economic Development and Sustainable Development.

The subject area that the Postgraduate Studies Program “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management” addresses is Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management.

In this way, the Postgraduate Studies Program “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management” will constitute an essential tool for the development of students at a professional level and the achievement of successful careers in the competitive sector of Green Development Management.

The duration leading to the award of the Postgraduate Diploma is set at three (3) academic semesters, which also includes the time for the preparation and assessment of the Postgraduate Thesis. The maximum duration of study cannot exceed twice the expected normal duration of study. Therefore, the maximum duration of study is six (6) academic semesters. For part-time postgraduate students, the duration of study is set at a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of six (6) academic semesters.

The Postgraduate Studies Program in “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management” after full and successful completion of the Curriculum leads to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in ” Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management “.

The title will be joint, awarded by the Department of Food Science & Technology of the School of Agricultural Sciences of the University of Patras in collaboration with the Department of Materials Science & Engineering of the School of Engineering of the University of Thessaly.

Educational Structure of the Postgraduate Studies Program “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management”

Duration of Studies

The duration of study at the Postgraduate Studies Program “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management” is set at three (3) academic semesters, which also includes the time for preparing the mandatory postgraduate thesis.

Courses – Curriculum

The minimum teaching hours per course are set at 39 teaching hours and concern the mandatory courses of each study program and are related to the regulation that each semester includes at least thirteen (13) full weeks of teaching.

The courses of the Postgraduate Studies Program “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management” begin in the winter semester of each academic year and follow the academic calendar of the University of Patras. In case of inability to start in the winter semester, the start of the courses may be transferred to the spring semester, by decision of the Curriculum Committee. To obtain the Postgraduate Diploma in ” Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management”, a total of ninety (90) credit units (ECTS) are required. During the studies, postgraduate students are required to: a) attend and successfully pass postgraduate courses, b) attend seminars and c) write a mandatory postgraduate thesis. For the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in ” Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management”, successful attendance of twelve (12) courses and the writing of a mandatory postgraduate thesis are required. During the first semester of studies, students attend the five (5) compulsory courses of the specific semester. During the second semester of studies, students attend the five (5) compulsory courses of the specific semester. During the third semester of studies, students prepare their compulsory postgraduate thesis, while they must choose and attend two (2) elective courses from the three (3) elective courses offered in the specific semester.

The theoretical part of the courses is taught using the “modern distance learning” method in accordance with article 80 par. 3 n of law 4957/2022. Distance learning will be carried out through a special electronic education platform using University identification codes and will be supported by the existing infrastructure of the Department of Food Science & Technology.

The language of instruction of the Postgraduate Studies Program “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management” is defined as Greek.

The language of writing the postgraduate thesis is Greek, but the possibility of writing it in English is provided.

Detailed course schedule per semester 

1^st Semester

Total ECTS of 1st Semester: 30 ECTS

2^nd Semester

Total ECTS of 2nd Semester: 30 ECTS

3^rd Semester

Total ECTS of 3rd Semester: 30 ECTS

Elective Courses of 2^nd Semester

Students in the 3^rd semester, in addition to completing their mandatory postgraduate thesis, must select and attend two (2) elective courses from the following three (3) elective courses offered in the 3^rd semester:

To meet the educational needs of the Postgraduate Studies Program “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management”, categories of teaching staff will be employed in accordance with article 83 of Law 4957/2022 (A’ 141), as in force.

The teaching staff has been trained and informed about the technologies and platforms used for distance learning and can exploit the potential of these tools to provide quality educational materials, organize interactive lectures and conduct educational activities. In addition, the teaching staff has experience in distance teaching and can successfully manage two-way communication with students, provide assessment and feedback and support the active participation of students in the learning process. The adaptation and flexibility of the teaching staff to the requirements of distance learning ensures the effectiveness and quality of the Postgraduate Studies Program “Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management”.

The Postgraduate Studies Program ” Environmental Ethics and Green Development Management ” is a distance learning program and, therefore, does not provide services to students, such as meals, student dormitories, etc.

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