Environmental Management and Policy

GIPA's Master's Program in Environmental Management and Policy was established in 2016 as part of a project funded by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). This initiative involves collaboration among several key organizations, including the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA), the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, and the LEPL Center for Environmental Information and Education.

The program is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge of environmental governance and policy while developing relevant skills in environmental management, including natural resource management. It is particularly beneficial for civil servants engaged in addressing environmental issues at both strategic and operational levels. Consequently, the program appeals to those currently employed or interested in fields related to the environment and natural resources.

Additionally, the program actively encourages participation in international exchange programs. Graduates of the Master's Program in Environmental Management and Policy enjoy a high employment rate, finding opportunities in the public sector as well as private and international organizations. Students also have the opportunity to complete internships at the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be awarded the academic degree of Master of Environmental Protection.

What Will I Learn?

The Master's Program in Environmental Management and Policy offers a comprehensive study of management issues related to environmental protection. It emphasizes the development of specific management tools while considering managerial, legal, and economic aspects to prepare qualified human resources with strong managerial skills in the field of environmental management. The program also provides in-depth knowledge, skills, and a sense of responsibility and autonomy in the following areas:

Environmental Management Systems and Democratic Governance
Management and Administration
Environmental Management Tools
Environmental Protection and Conservation
Green and Circular Economy

Who Will I Be?

A professional with strong managerial skills in environmental protection.
An individual capable of addressing challenges in the field of environmental protection.
A person equipped to monitor and assess environmental challenges and potential hazards/risks.
A professional skilled in developing relevant strategies using environmental management tools (EIAs, SEAs, RJs).
An analytical fellow with advanced research skills.

Curriculum

Number of Available Seats: 30
Teaching Language: Georgian, English (core materials in English)

The Master's Program in Environmental Management and Policy is designed for individuals who hold a higher education degree in any field and wish to deepen their knowledge of environmental management.

Applicants must pass the General Master's Exams to be eligible for admission to the program. Registration for the Master's Program is conducted electronically from August 1 to September 12 (specific dates to be confirmed later).

The internal university admission process consists of the following stages:

Documentation Analysis: Applicants must complete a common application form provided by the university, which includes a copy of the applicant's identity document, copies of diploma(s), a resume, a cover letter, and proof of national exams.
Interview with the Admissions Commission: During this interview, the applicant's sectoral knowledge and motivation will be evaluated.

Necessary Prerequisites for Enrollment:

Passing the Common Master's Exams.
English language proficiency at the B2 level.

Confirmation of English Proficiency:

English proficiency will be assessed during the interview process

Registration of students of the master's program is carried out electronically before 18th September.

》Online registration form for graduate students

Lectures will start on 7 October.

Tuition Costs
The total cost of the two-year Master's Program in Environmental Management and Policy is 7,000 GEL. The annual fee for the program is 3,500 GEL, payable in four installments corresponding to the study semesters. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be awarded the academic degree of Master of Environmental Management.

Funding
Candidates who receive a 100% state grant will be eligible for free tuition in GIPA's Master's Program in Environmental Management and Policy. This benefit is available to the top three candidates.

Tuition Funding Options

Master's Program in Environmental Management and Policy
Total Tuition Cost (2 years): 7,000 GEL

Without a State Grant:

Total: 7,000 GEL
Payment Plan (in eight installments over two years): 875 GEL per installment

With a 100% State Grant:

Total Tuition After Grant: 7,000 GEL - 4,500 GEL = 2,500 GEL
Amount Payable: 2,500 GEL
Payment Plan (in eight installments over two years): 312.50 GEL per installment
The contract will be signed electronically.
Master's degree candidates who plan to continue their studies in the graduate programs of the School of Governance and successfully pass internal university exams must submit a document confirming the payment of 10% of the annual fee for the relevant master's program by September 15, 2024. This payment will be deducted from the total cost of study.

Payment Instructions:
Tuition fees must be paid to the organization's account.

Please include the student's name, surname, personal identification number, and the name of the study program in the payment details.

Bank details

Banking Code (MFO) – TBCB GE 22

Name of the recipient – NNLE Georgian Institute of Public Affairs

Account of settlement – GE84TB1100000110700419/GEL

The Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) School of Governance has been collaborating with various Western and European universities for many years. Through these partnerships, students in the Master's Program in Environmental Management and Policy have the opportunity to choose from several options:

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Located in Hanover, Germany, the University of Hanover is a state research university founded on May 2, 1831. It is one of the largest and oldest scientific and technological universities in Germany.

A Memorandum of Understanding and a Student Exchange Agreement were signed in November 2017. Based on this agreement, a student exchange program was established, allowing for the annual exchange of four students to study for a full semester at the partner university.

Areas of Cooperation:
Economics, Management, Business, Environmental Policy

Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Each campus of the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) has a rich history. The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences Georgicon, part of the University of Kaposvár, is the oldest agricultural higher education institution in Europe, having begun operations on July 1, 1797. Founded on February 1, 2021, MATE is one of the largest agriculture-oriented and multidisciplinary higher education institutions in Europe.

MATE offers a variety of programs across multiple disciplines, including agricultural sciences, environmental and food sciences, water and renewable energy management, landscape architecture, enology, horticulture, and mechanical engineering. Programs are available for students at all levels, from bachelor's to PhD.

Nutsa Mindiashvili

Coordinator, the Master’s Program in Environmental Management and Policy

Email: n.mindiashvili@gipa.ge

Cell: +995 593 280 770

Address: Tbilisi, Rustavi highway #22a