Health, Safety and Environment - HSE University of Tehran, Kish International Campus

Overview

The MS degree in Health, Safety and Environment - HSE degree from University of Tehran, Kish International Campus provides students with a solid foundation in the managerial aspects of developing and implementing environmental, health and safety management systems that can move organizations toward a more sustainable and socially responsible future. 

In addition, students gain a solid technical foundation in air emissions, wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, occupational safety and occupational health (industrial hygiene).

Key facts

• The emergence of voluntary standards and codes of conduct, including international standards, coupled with the need to manage costs and limited resources has resulted in a trend to move beyond regulatory compliance. 

• Now, companies work toward sustainability through the use of integrated environmental, health and safety management systems, which are woven into key business processes. 

• Although they are distinct disciplines, environmental management, occupational health, and workplace safety share many technical, regulatory, and organizational characteristics. 

• Learn to effectively manage complex environmental health and safety issues and address risk and regulation in this concentration geared toward aspiring health and safety managers, officers, or directors. 

Curriculum

• The Master of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requires completion of 32 credits, with 12 credits in the core courses, 10 credits of specialty courses and 6 credits of elective courses. The program requires completion of a thesis of 4 credits. 

• Admitted students with a different undergraduate degree are also required to complete a few credits of leveling courses which prepare such students for success in the master of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), these courses do not count toward the degree. Students must write and defend a final thesis. 

• The curriculum is intended to be completed in four semesters. This program is taught in English.