Environmental Innovation Technologies

About the programme:

The main goal of the programme "Environmental Innovation Technologies" is to prepare competitive, highly qualified specialists in environmental engineering field who are able to focus on

a) current environmental engineering technologies and its innovations and

b) are able to apply those innovations in different enterprises and institutions in the specific situations in order to minimise environmental impact and save resources and

c) are able to create appropriate innovations.

This programme offers possibilities to practically use knowledge in environmental engineering, which will be obtained from theoretical courses and specialization courses with an emphasis on computer graphics based designing, prototyping and the development and application of different sensor systems, both for pollution measurements and assessment of energy efficiency and other purposes. Aspects of the second use of recycled materials plays an important role in studies. In addition, several internships in which students participate will provide a real experience in their next profession. As a bonus to be assessed by the future employers are the general education courses in areas such as business and project management, applied communication and others to make it easier for the young professional to enter the business environment.

Career Opportunities:

The study programme opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various types of companies and institutions related to the environmental field. Students can start their own business or pursue their master studies in LiepU Master study programme "Ecotechnologies" or in some of the higher education institutions of Latvia or in the European Union.

Expected study results:

Understanding of the functioning of environmental systems and environmental technologies.

Skills in the application of environmental technologies in specific problem situations.

Innovation competencies in the field of environmental technologies. Competencies of non-standard problem solutions.

Ability to perform tasks of technical engineering design and construction tasks of environmental technologies, as well as to prepare, manage or monitor documents and projects related to environmental policy, management and other industries.

• Secondary (High) School Graduation Certificate and Transcript with good results. Education documents must be accompanied by English translations of all certificates and transcripts along with approval of the documents authenticity.
• IELTS minimum overall grade of 5.5 or TOEFL iBT / paper based or English language profiency letter