Maritime Postgraduate Studies Institute  Alexandria

MSc Smart Environmental Management of Climate Change (SECCM)

Program Overview

The Master of Science Degree in Smart Environmental Management of Climate Change (SECCM) is a thesis-based postgraduate program focused on climate change, environmental management, marine resources, environmental risk, meteorology, numerical modelling, GIS, remote sensing, and sustainability.

The program prepares graduates to contribute to climate-change adaptation, mitigation, environmental planning, coastal-risk studies, and applied research in environmental and marine-related sectors.

Program Facts Box

Item

Details

Degree title

Master of Science Degree in Smart Environmental Management of Climate Change

Short name

MSc SECCM

Level

Master of Science

Duration

Minimum 2 years / 4 semesters

Total load

40 CH / 120 ECTS

Coursework

30 CH / 90 ECTS

Research component

10 CH / 30 ECTS thesis

Language of study

English

Awarding institution

Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)

Awarding institute

Maritime Postgraduate Studies Institute (MPI)

Campus

Abu Qir Campus, Alexandria, Egypt

Program Aims

The program aims to:

  • Provide advanced postgraduate education in climate-change and environmental-management fields.
  • Develop specialists able to address climate-related environmental challenges.
  • Strengthen applied research in climate change, marine resources, environmental risk, modelling, GIS, and remote sensing.
  • Support national, regional, and international efforts in climate adaptation and mitigation.
  • Prepare graduates for professional and research roles in environmental, maritime, coastal, and climate-related sectors.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program are expected to be able to:

  • Explain scientific and management dimensions of climate change.
  • Apply environmental risk assessment and management approaches.
  • Use GIS, remote sensing, and modelling tools in climate and environmental studies.
  • Analyze climate-related impacts on marine, coastal, and environmental systems.
  • Design applied research in climate-change and environmental-management fields.
  • Support evidence-based adaptation, mitigation, and sustainability planning.

Who Should Apply?

This program is suitable for graduates and professionals interested in climate change, environmental management, marine resources, meteorology, GIS, remote sensing, environmental risk, and sustainability.

Full admission requirements are available under the Admissions section.

Academic Structure

Component

Load

Core courses

20 CH / 60 ECTS

Elective courses

10 CH / 30 ECTS

Thesis

10 CH / 30 ECTS

Total

40 CH / 120 ECTS

Curriculum

Core Courses

Code

Course

MPI790

Introduction to Climate Change

MPI791

Meteorology and Climate Observation

MPI792

Marine Resources and Sustainability

MPI772

Environmental Risk Assessment and Management

MPI793

Climate Change Management

MPI794

Numerical Modeling and Tools

MPI795

GIS and Remote Sensing

MPI796

Research Methodology and Ethics

Elective Study Areas

Students select elective courses from approved climate and environmental fields, including:

  • Climate and ocean modelling
  • Climate-smart agriculture
  • Nanotechnology and climate change
  • Sustainable blue economy
  • Coral reefs and climate change
  • Energy efficiency in maritime industry
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Integrated coastal zone management
  • Climate change and biodiversity
  • Global environmental governance
  • Strategic planning and project management
  • Climate-change effects on coastal dynamics
  • Adaptation and mitigation in spatial planning

Research Component

The program includes a thesis component focused on applied research in climate change, environmental management, marine resources, modelling, GIS, remote sensing, sustainability, or related fields.

Career Pathways

Graduates may pursue academic, professional, or research roles in:

  • climate-change and environmental-management bodies;
  • environmental authorities;
  • maritime and coastal institutions;
  • research centers;
  • consulting offices;
  • adaptation and mitigation projects;
  • coastal-risk organizations;
  • public-sector and international organizations;
  • sustainability and environmental planning units.

Accreditation

MSc SECCM is accredited by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities.

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