Waste Management, Treatment and Valorisation

Waste Management, Treatment and Valorization (WMTD) MSc program mission is to train specialists in environmental engineering domain. This MSc program is destined to graduates from engineering, environmental sciences, life sciences, agriculture, chemistry, biology, etc. as it is oriented to create knowledge/competencies in the expanding field of waste management.

The MSc curriculum includes disciplines focusing on waste generation processes, waste treatment and valorization technologies, on legal, management and assessment instruments needed to minimize waste generation and environmental impacts. The curriculum is supported by an excellent research foundation from the staff and infrastructure perspective and develops theoretical knowledge, practical skills needed in companies, governmental organizations, RDI institutions, NGOs. Learning outcomes include knowledge on waste management systems, sustainable production and consumption, waste policies, strategies and reporting. It develops abilities to implement circular economy principles to design and implement technologies, instruments and management processes for waste prevention, reuse and treatment. Transversal competencies include team work, complex problem solving, communication.