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Objective: The two years Master of Sustainable Development (MSD) Degree conducted by The Global Open University (TGOU), Uganda has been designed for meeting the demand of the growing needs of professionals in the fields of sustainability, population education and control, biodiversity, habitat, sea-level rise, ozone depletion, wildlife and forests conservation, pollution care and control, urban and rural development.Duration : Two years Award : Two Years Master of Sustainable Development (MSD) Degree shall be awarded to all the successful candidates by The Global Open University, Uganda. Teaching Methodology : The Global Open University, Uganda will accord admission to the students and provide them all facilities including counselling, identity cards, lessons, guidance, full time / part time / distance education. Subjects : First Year 1. Introduction to Sustainable Development 2. Biodiversity 3. Energy 4. Habitat and Population Second Year : Specialisation Year (Select any one only) Climate Change Specialisation 5. Atmospheric Pollution 6. Sea Level Rise 7. Global Warming and Ozone Depletion 8. Master's Thesis. Natural Resources Conservation Specialisation 5. Small Island Development 6. Protected Area Networks 7. Wildlife, Wilderness and Forest Conservation 8. Master's Thesis. Greening and Development Specialisation 5. Green Movements 6. Green Philosophy 7. Environmental Policies 8. Master's Thesis. Pollution Control Specialisation 5. Marine Pollution and Control 6. Atmospheric Pollution and Control 7. Toxic, Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes 8. Master's Thesis. Study Materials : Printed Lessons will be provided to all the admitted students besides the contact classes organised on a regular full time / part time basis. Tuition and Other Fee : The total fee for the two years Master's Degree Programme is US Dollars 2225 payable in four instalments. The first instalment of US Dollars 725 is payable at the time of admission. The remaining three instalments of US Dollars 500 is payable every six months. The details of fee to be paid by the students of the Master of Sustainable Development (MSD) Degree are as follows : US Dollars Admission and Registration Fee 225.00 Tuition Fee for Four Semesters 2000.00 Total US Dollars 2225.00 Accordingly, the completed Application Form alongwith four passport size photographs, copies of certificates and mark sheets and a Cheque / Bank Draft for the first instalment of fee (US $ 725) in the name of "The Global Open University" payable at Kampala must reach the Admissions Officer, The Global Open University, 28 Ntinda View Crescant, Naguru Nakawa Division, Kampala by Registered Post or by Courier. The payment may also be made in cash in the local currency at the Admissions Counter of the University. Confirmation of Admission : The Admissions Office will issue the money receipt and send confirmation letters to all admitted participants within a week from the date of the receipt of completed applications and first instalment of fee and copies of certificates and testimonials. The identity card and lessons will be provided to the students by post within a month. Examination Scheme : Each paper is of 100 marks out of which 25 marks are for internal assessment where as 75 marks are for written examination. Master's Thesis : All admitted participants will be submitting a Master's Thesis based on any topic related to sustainable development, biodiversity, green movement, environmental advocacy, green philosophy, energy policy, population education, pollution control, habitat, wildlife, hazardous waste etc.
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