M.Sc. in Sustainable Development and Environment Management (Affiliated to University of Mumbai’s Garware Institute of Career Education and Development)

Program Overview

This full-time, job-oriented Master's program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of sustainable development and environmental management. With a strong interdisciplinary approach, the course prepares students to address environmental challenges at their source, beyond conventional end-of-pipe solutions. It aims to meet the growing demand across industries, government bodies, NGOs, and research institutions for skilled professionals in environmental sustainability and management.

Program Objectives

• To impart a comprehensive understanding of sustainable development that balances economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity—ensuring prosperity for present and future generations.
• To train students in efficient natural resource management and proactive environmental pollution prevention.
• To develop the ability to identify, analyze, and address environmental issues using proactive, source-based interventions rather than reactive end-of-pipe methods.
• To foster awareness of the role of industries and government in improving environmental quality, economic performance, and the well-being of both biotic and abiotic systems.
• To equip students with the latest environmental management tools for assessing local vulnerabilities related to climate change, natural disasters, and sustainability goals.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can explore diverse roles in sectors such as:

• Industrial sectors: Automobile, food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical, renewable and conventional energy, textile, fertilizer, cement, infrastructure, steel, refineries, tyre manufacturing, etc.
• Regulatory bodies: Pollution Control Boards, municipal corporations, and other local bodies.
• Environmental consultancy firms Research & development laboratories
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Banks (for evaluating environmental feasibility of projects)
• Hospitality sector: Multi-star hotels managing wastewater and environmental systems
• Healthcare: Hospitals focusing on environmental quality control and waste management
• Waste management companies
• Certifying and auditing agencies

Program Details:

Duration: 2 Years (Full-time, 4 Semesters)

Eligibility: B.Sc. Degree / B.E. or equivalent

Admission Process: Based on a Written Test followed by an Interview

Curriculum Structure

Semester I

• Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Microbiology
• Environmental Physics and Statistics
• Environmental Monitoring
• Ecology and Biodiversity
• Practicals I

Semester II

• Unit Operations and Processes
• Air and Noise Pollution: Prevention and Control
• Water Pollution: Prevention and Control
• Environmental Compliance Requirements
• Solid Waste Management
• Practicals II

Semester III

• Industrial Safety and Hygiene
• Environmental Management Tools
• Design of Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems
• Sustainability and CSR I
• Environmental Modelling and Computer Applications
• Dissertation & Placement Grooming

Semester IV

• Information and Communication Technology (including APTIS Module)
• Sustainability and CSR II
• Risk Management
• In-plant Training (3 Months)