Offered by the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
The existing warming trend of the earth surface and the unexpected extreme weather events have been attributed to anthropogenic (i.e human-induced) climate change. The main cause of recent climate change has been identified as the increased levels of greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, resulting from fossil fuel burning and land use change, and various other human interventions.
Programme Brochure
Eligibility
B.Sc. degree in any of the following fields: Biological Sciences, Forestry & EnvironmentalScience, Environmental Conservation and Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Physical Sciences, or any other relevant field, obtained from a recognized university,
OR
- Equivalent degree qualification/s acceptable to the senate of the University of Colombo,
- Professional experience of 10 years or more in the field of climate
change or environmental management with degree-equivalent qualification/s (e.g. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants degree (CIMA), Chartered accountancy (CA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Engineering (MEng), Attorney at-law (AAL)) - Graduates with an undergraduate degree from a recognized university who have specialized in the areas of climate change or environmental management.
Course Fees
- Parts I and II – LKR 400,000/=
- Part III- LKR 200,000/= (only for those who become eligible and wish to follow 1-year research project after successful completion of Parts I and II; amount subject to change and to be paid at the registration for part III)
The course fee should be paid in full at the time of initial registration.
For Foreign Students – USD 4000
Tentative Dates
- Application deadline: 30th April, 2025
- Date of commencement: July 2025
Program Structure
M.Sc. in Climate Change and Environmental Management is a program with both course work and a research component. The duration of the program with course work only (Parts I and II) is 1 ½ years and the duration with all three components (Parts I, II, and III) is 2 ½ years.
The programme is specifically meant for graduates and professionals who wish to have an overall knowledge on the issue of climate change, its causes and impacts, and how to deal with the latter through overall environmental management. Since the programme is offered part-time (during weekends), it will give a valuable opportunity for the participants to continue studies with a minimum impact on their careers.
Lectures and laboratory sessions conducted on weekends (on Saturdays and some Sundays). The overall program aims at strengthening the capacity of those already working in the field of climate change (CC) and those hoping to move into this fast-developing field. It will provide the participants an opportunity for interactive learning on the causes, impacts, and strategies to deal with human-induced climate change through environmental management.
Medium : English
Course Modules
| Course Code | Course Name | No. of Credits | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PART I | |||
| MCCE 01 | Introduction to Environmental Management and fundamentals of climate change | 30 L, 2C | |
| MCCE 02 | Global carbon cycle and climate change implications | 45 L, 3C | |
| MCCE 03 | Climate change and human security | 15 L, 1C | |
| MCCE 04 | Climate change management: Local policy framework, international cooperation, and basic economics | 45 L, 3C | |
| MCCE 05 | National circumstances: Current status and trends | 30 L, 2C | |
| MCCE 06 | Management strategies for mitigation of climate change in major socioeconomic sectors | 15 L, 1C | |
| MCCE 07 | Adaptation strategies for minimizing impacts on key economic sectors | 45 L, 3C | |
| MCCE 08 | Field/laboratory practicals and assignments | 180 P, 6C | |
| MCCE 09 | Seminar and written report | 120 P, 4C | |
| (Total credits Part I = 25 C) | |||
| PART II | |||
| MCCE 10 | Independent study (Report and Viva Voce examination) | 150P, 5C | |
| (Total credits Parts I and II = 30 C) | |||
| PART III | |||
| MCCE 11 | Literature Survey, progress presentations, & viva voce examination | 450 P, 15 C | |
| MCCE 12 | Research Project (thesis and public seminar) | 450 P, 15C | |
| TOTAL (PARTS I,II, and III) = 60 C |
Teaching Panel
| Name | Designation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. E Lokupitiya | Professor | University of Colombo |
| Prof. D D Wickramasinghe | Professor | University of Colombo |
| Prof. Chandana Jayaratne | Professor | University of Colombo |
| Prof. Sarath Kotagama | Emeritus Professor | University of Colombo |
| Prof. N Pallewatta | Professor(retired) | University of Colombo |
| Mr. Sena Peiris | Former CEO | National Cleaner Production Center |
| Mr. Ranga Pallawela | Climate Finance Advisor | EU SWITCH Asia Programme |
| Ms. Sardhanee Dias | Former Director | National Building Research Organization |
| Dr. Lal Muthuwatta | Senior Regional Researcher | International Water Management Institute |
| Dr. Thusitha Sugathapala | Senior Lecturer | University of Moratuwa |
| Mr. D N Sirisena | Former Deputy Director | Rice Research Development Institute, Batalagoda. |
| Dr.Kanapathipillai Arulananthan | Head | Oceanography Division, NARA. |
| Ms.W R L Wijesekara | Principal Research Engineer | Industrial Technology Institute |
| Dr. Shiromani Jayawardene | Former Director | Department of Meteorology |
| Dr. Inoka Suraweera | Director | National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health |
| Dr.Jagathdeva Vidanagama | Chief Technical Specialist | Accelerating Industries’ Climate Response in Sri Lanka Project, UNIDO |
Further Information
Further information regarding the MSc Program can be obtained by contacting the program coordinator
Contact details of the program coordinator are as follows.
| Name | Contact | |
| Prof. Erandathie Lokupitiya | erandi@sci.cmb.ac.lk | 0112503399 |