Sustainable Environmental Engineering and Law Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Overview

The Sustainable Environmental Engineering and Law program from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi provides student with a unique and comprehensive approach to tackling environmental challenges. It empowers them to identify sustainable management strategies for ecosystems and resources conservation, such as energy, water, food, biodiversity, while understanding their integration within legal frameworks. This program offers an in-depth analysis of the intricate relationship between humans and the environment, from both legal and spatial perspectives, preparing students to become leaders in the field of environmental sustainability.

The program offers a multidisciplinary approach on the management of environments complemented by practical and applied courses. Students not only develop detailed analytical skills about the environmental impact of global business and socio-economic forces, but they are also encouraged to actively participate in projects, workshops, and maintain constant dialogue with faculty and regional or international experts to explore the most effective strategies to respond to various sustainability challenges in the UAE, GCC and on the international level.

Students will also learn how to process with big data management, environmental monitoring and interpret data using advanced GIS methods and techniques. Upon completion of this Master’s program, students will be capable of mastering the processes involved in the development of norms and public policies, analyzing in-depth contemporary issues related to sustainable development through the implementation of existing legal frameworks, and transferring legal reasoning to other fields of study or environmental issues.

Throughout this program, future leaders in environmental sustainability have the opportunity to maximize their skills and career potential, to complement the UAE’s rapid and ambitious progress.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the Master SEEL programme will be equipped to explore opportunities in government resources management, regulatory agencies, nature conservation organizations, and across various industries such as chemicals, engineering, logistics, and transportation. They will have many career prospects, including roles as Environmental Scientists or Specialists, Environmental Compliance Officers, Environmental Engineers, Sustainability Consultants, Environmental Legal Experts, Waste Management Officers, Renewable Energy Analysts, Water quality Scientists, Environmental Auditors, and Environmental Researchers.

Accreditation

The curriculum follows the European ECTS system and the degree is awarded by Sorbonne Université and Université Paris Cité.