Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) has become an increasingly integral part of the industrial and commercial development process in relation to the delivery of sustainable development. The PGDEIA aims to develop a sound appreciation of the importance of conducting EIA , together with an understanding of the techniques by which this can be achieved.
In conjunction with an appreciation of what is happening globally in relation to EIA. Also the environmental assessment of plans and programmes by SEA is considered.
Target Group
PGDEIA targets intending and existing environmental management professionals seeking to increase or refresh their knowledge and understanding of the EIA process. The diploma program is suitable for:
• Individuals involved in Environmental Management
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of EIA
• Individuals interested to pursue a career as EIA Practitioners
• Environment Consultants, Engineers, Manager, EHS Officer
• Professionals preparing for conducting EIA, IEE and EMP
Target Group
PGDEIA targets intending and existing environmental management professionals seeking to increase or refresh their knowledge and understanding of the EIA process. The diploma program is suitable for:
• Individuals involved in Environmental Management
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of EIA
• Individuals interested to pursue a career as EIA Practitioners
• Environment Consultants, Engineers, Manager, EHS Officer
• Professionals preparing for conducting EIA, IEE and EMP
• Introduction to Environmental impact Assessment
• Introduction to Strategic Environmental Assessment
• Environmental Impact Assessment legislation
• Environmental Impact Assessment procedures
• Strategic Environmental Assessment procedures
• Public participation in Environmental Impact Assessment
• Assessment of Impacts on water, land, air, biodiversity, people etc
• Challenges and future of EIA and SEA
• Introduction to Strategic Environmental Assessment
• Environmental Impact Assessment legislation
• Environmental Impact Assessment procedures
• Strategic Environmental Assessment procedures
• Public participation in Environmental Impact Assessment
• Assessment of Impacts on water, land, air, biodiversity, people etc
• Challenges and future of EIA and SEA
Methods of Assessment/Examination, Procedures and Rules:
Students will be evaluated during each course on the basis of
1. Formative assessment: which is a mix of the tests, end of course examination, class and home assignments, class participation, interactive discussions, practical exercises, field works and/or group works, end of course examination, depending on the course outline (ongoing assessment);
2. Summative assessment: based on the end of semester examination papers. Summative assessments are held at the end of semesters and comprises of semester examinations paper each.
1. Formative assessment: which is a mix of the tests, end of course examination, class and home assignments, class participation, interactive discussions, practical exercises, field works and/or group works, end of course examination, depending on the course outline (ongoing assessment);
2. Summative assessment: based on the end of semester examination papers. Summative assessments are held at the end of semesters and comprises of semester examinations paper each.
• Graduation in any stream.
• Work experience, although not necessary, but of a minimum of two years in the relevant field is desirable.
• Work experience, although not necessary, but of a minimum of two years in the relevant field is desirable.
Age Limit
There is no Age-limit restrictions for admission in this Program.
Course Fee is Rs. 60,000 per semester.
Total fee for One Year Diploma is Rs.120,000 which is payable in two instalments.
International Students: USD 1000
Total fee for One Year Diploma is Rs.120,000 which is payable in two instalments.
International Students: USD 1000