Course: Environmental Management

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Course title Environmental Management
Course code KEN/EMA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Cudlínová Eva, doc. Ing. CSc.
  • Dvořáková Líšková Zuzana, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Kouřilová Jana, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures: 1. Environmental problems and their solutions. 2. Environmental Policy - Instruments for environmental protection. 3. Methods of analysis (CBA, CEA). 4. Environmental management systems (EMS) methodology. 5. Building the EMS in the company. 6. Audit and certification of environmental management systems. 7. Environmental profile of the company. 8. EIA. 9. SEA. 10. Green products and eco-labels - "green management", greenwashing. 11. Human factor in environmental management systems. 12. Practical case studies from the EU. 13. Practical case studies from the Czech Republic.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
  • Class attendance - 21 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 28 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 28 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the environmental aspects of economic management, at the regional and the company level, but also in the broader macroeconomic context of whole-society decision making . The aim of this course is to teach students to approach economic decisions and evaluation of projects in defined area, not only in the socio-economic but also in environmental contexts. In other words, to teach students to understand the importance of the environment in their future role of managers of the company and the region. Individual case studies and analysis serves as practical example for demonstration of theoretical approaches.

Prerequisites
General knowledge.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination, Seminar work

Credit Requirements: Seminar paper and student's presentation during the course. Examination Requirements: Type of examination: 100 % - written
Recommended literature
  • Belcham, A. Environmental management: revision guide for the IEMA associate membership exam, and NEBOSH diploma in environmental management. New York: Routledge, 2015.
  • Cini, M. European Union Politics (2nd edition). Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-19-928195-4.
  • Spellman, F.R., Della-Giustina, D. Safety and environmental management. Lanham: Bernan, 2015.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Regional and European Project Management (1) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Management and Business Economics (3) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer