International Bachelor's Programme in Ecotechnology, 180 higher education credits

Aim

The purpose with the International Bachelor’s Programme in Ecotechnology is that the student shall develop relevant knowledge about sustainable development of society. Of central importance is that the education should provide knowledge about the use of natural resources in a systems perspective and give good insight into global, regional and local environmental problems and their solutions.

Programme objectives

QUALIFICATIONS ACCORDING TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION ORDINANCE

Knowledge and understanding
For a Degree of Bachelor students must
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding in their main field of study, including knowledge of the scientific basis of the field, knowledge of applicable methods in the field, in-depth knowledge of some part of the field and a general sense of current research issues.

Skills and abilities
For a Degree of Bachelor students must
• demonstrate an ability to seek, gather and critically interpret information that is relevant to a problem and to critically discuss phenomena, issues and situations;
• demonstrate an ability to independently identify, formulate and solve problems and to perform tasks within specified time limits;
• demonstrate an ability to present and discuss information, problems and solutions in dialogue with different groups, orally and in writing; and
• demonstrate the skills required to work independently in the field that the education concerns.

Judgement and approach
For a Degree of Bachelor students must
• demonstrate an ability to make assessments in their main field of study, taking into account relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects;
• demonstrate insight into the role of knowledge in society and into people’s responsibility for how knowledge is used; and
• demonstrate an ability to identify their need of further knowledge and to upgrade their capabilities.

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR’S PROGRAM IN ECOTECHNOLOGY

Content

The education comprises compulsory courses, 135 Credits (135 ECTS), an individual assignment, 15 Credits (15 ECTS) and 30 Credits (30 ECTS) optional courses.

Environmental Science BA (A), Environment and Mankind, 15 Credits
Environmental Science BA (A), Environment and Natural Resources, 15 Credits
Environmental Science BA (B), Instruments for Sustainable Development, 15 Credits
Environmental Science BA (C), Sustainable Development – Theory and Practice, 15 Credits
Environmental Science BA (C), Individual Assignment, 15 Credits

Environmental Engineering BA (A), Environmental Technology, 15 Credits
Environmental Engineering BA (A), Environmental Innovation, 15 Credits
Environmental Engineering BA (B), Society and Technology, 15 Credits

Other Programme Courses:
Quality Technology and Management BA (A), Integrated Mannagement Systems, 7.5 Credits
Business Administration BA (A), Industrial Economy, 7.5 Credits
Mathematics BA (A), Applied Mathematics and Statistics, 7.5 Credits
English BA (A), Oral and Written Presentation Techniques for International Students on BSc Degree Programmes in the Natural Sciences and Technology, 7.5 Credits

Optional courses, 30 Credits

Entry requirements

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from a complete upper secondary education in Sweden or abroad with exemption from basic proficiency in Swedish. Basic proficiency in English (English course A) can also be proven by for example the following international tests:
- TOEFL with a minimum score of 530 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE
- TOEFL with a minimum score of 72 on internetbased test and not below 17 on the TWE
- IELTS Academic Training with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and a minimum score on the specific parts of at least 5.0

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The following course levels from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or equivalent: Chemistry course A, Mathematics course C.

Description of programme

The International Bachelor’s Programme in Ecotechnology is a three-year education leading to a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science.
The programme provides relevant knowledge about the use of natural resources in an international sustainability perspective. The programme integrates environmental issues with entrepreneurship and other skills to provide relevant knowledge for working in the world's fastest growing sector – Ecotechnology and green business.

The educational language is English and students are strongly advised to take at least one, and at most two, of the last three semesters at one of our partner universities. For EU/EES citizens grants and tuition fees will be covered trough the ERASMUS-program.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Programme with restricted admissions

Special prerequisites for courses are given in the respective course specifications.

Teaching and examination

The education is based on full time studies including field studies, laboratory practice, project work, excursions and study visits, seminars and lectures. Part of the education is carried out in thematic projects. The student is trained to systematically solve problems of increasing complexity. Examination is carried out orally or by written exams.

The examination procedures are stated in the syllabus of each course.

Title of qualification

Degree of Bachelor of Arts/Science