Study programme title in Est.

Keskkonnatehnoloogiad ja -strateegiad

Study programme title in Engl.

Environmental Technologies and Strategies

TalTech study programme code

EAKM25

MER study programme code

258613

Study programme version code

EAKM25/25

Faculty / college

E - School of Engineering

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Marina Kritševskaja

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master study

ECTS credits

120

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

4 semesters

Study programme group

Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology

Broad area of study

Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction

Study field

Engineering and engineering trades

Curriculum group

Environmental protection technology

Access conditions

Bachelor's degree or applied higher education in natural or technical sciences or a related field. Show more...
In accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.

Study programme aims and objectives

The aim of this study programme is to provide a broad-based education along with practical skills, Show more...
knowledge, and attitudes for working in the field of environmental technology in both industry and the public sector. Another goal is to ensure the continuation of scientific research, enabling further studies in doctoral programs and contributing to the development of the environmental technology field.
The curriculum focuses on solving current environmental problems, allowing for in-depth analysis of how different technologies function. Additionally, it provides the knowledge and skills necessary to use the policies, tools, and technologies required for sustainable environmental management.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

The graduate:
- relates the acquired broad knowledge of modern environmental technologies and strategies to solving business or research problems; Show more...

- demonstrates systematic and sufficiently deep knowledge in their field to work as a specialist with a master's-level qualification in a position requiring environmental technology/engineering expertise;
- analyzes, develops, and applies their professional knowledge and interdisciplinary connections in problem definition, process analysis, modeling, and project development and implementation;
- relates the necessary professional knowledge in environmental technology to process management, uses appropriate methods and technologies for problem-solving, and demonstrates a sense of responsibility for their work and its consequences;
- develops knowledge and practical experience in the use of analytical equipment and big data processing;
- analyzes the fundamentals of sustainable management and is capable of applying life cycle analysis methods;
- is able to explain, communicate, and promote their professional knowledge both orally and in writing;
- integrates knowledge of technology entrepreneurship and teamwork experience.

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate. Show more...
In order to obtain cum laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Master of Science in Engineering