In this landmark collaboration between the world-renowned School of Geosciences and the School of Business and Economics at the University of Edinburgh, the MSc in Carbon Management provides high-level interdisciplinary skills and training in the business, economics and science of carbon management.

The programme is designed for economics, business, social and physical science graduates wanting an advanced academic qualification as a launch pad for careers in carbon and climate change management by business, industry and government.

The MSc course consists of full-time (12 months) or part-time (24 months) study, with assessment by course assignments and written examination. It boasts expert lecturers of international standing , excellent links to business , and the opportunity to conduct novel research in a wide range of carbon management projects.

Carbon management is at the heart of tackling climate change. From carbon audits and footprints to carbon trading and offsets, carbon management has become a central part of the global business environment. The interdisciplinary nature of the course - giving students a detailed understanding of climate science and economics - provides a broad and integrated understanding of carbon management. Students are able to devise study programmes suited to their personal interests and career goals through their choice of optional courses and individual research projects.

The MSc programme draws on a world-class lecturing team, including lead IPPC authors, government advisors and industry specialists. Our collaboration with the global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company Accenture, and several leading carbon management companies and projects, including the Carbon Benchmarking Project, CarbonPlanet.com and the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Management (ECCM), allows students to undertake a wide range of applied research projects, with excellent employment prospects post graduation.

"In order to satisfy our growing customer base we require the services of skilled carbon auditors, brokers and originators. Carbon Planet is excited to be collaborating with the University of Edinburgh in providing both practical study opportunities and, at graduation, employment prospects for a significant number of qualifying students."

- Dave Sag, CEO, CarbonPlanet.com

Programme Objectives

• Integration of expertise in economics and business research with that in global carbon cycling, climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation to provide graduates with an holistic understanding of carbon management.
• Development of conceptual and analytical skills to enable critical evaluation of projected climate change impacts on businesses and consumers.
• Assessment of the policies at international, national and local level that have been devised to address the impacts of climate change either through adaptation or mitigation.
• Development of key professional skills, expertise in carbon markets and international climate change mitigation mechanisms.
• A ground-breaking, vital and in-demand course with students drawn from both EU and non-EU countries, strong ties to industry and big business, and with excellent employment prospects for graduates of the course.

How to Apply

The programme is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 academic year . Click here for details of fees, scholarships and for application forms

Further enquiries regarding applications should be directed to the Programme Administrators. Queries regarding programme content can be directed to to the Programme Director (Dr Dave Reay).

Dr Dave Reay, School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh, Crew Building, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JN, UK
Email: carbon@geos.ed.ac.uk