This Professional master’s degree will give you the boost you are looking for to grow in Environmental Engineering. Take action and enrol now" 

In recent years, human beings have been facing major environmental challenges caused by the effects of pollution from all economic sectors, the disappearance of species, the shortage of natural resources and climate change. The actions taken by organizations and governments around the world to maintain the natural balance have promoted Environmental Engineering. This specialty has thus become a key tool for the development of projects to reverse a situation that has been unsustainable up until now.

Cleaning microplastics from the seas using the latest technology, reducing environmental pollution of soils using the most sophisticated decontamination techniques, the creation of new biodegradable materials or the transformation of the very concept of economy are some of the initiatives that have been launched. In this scenario, the professional engineer has a great opportunity to contribute their extensive knowledge and generate new projects that represent a before and after in environmental protection. For this reason, graduates of this Professional master’s degree in Environmental Engineering will have the opportunity to receive advanced teaching through innovative multimedia resources in accordance with current academic standards.

Students will follow a 12-month program that will further develop their knowledge of soil science, management systems and environmental impact assessment, as well as the techniques and tools necessary to implement projects in this sector. In addition, students will learn about the different environmental policies that are being implemented and the relevance of social awareness of the environment.

All this, in a program taught exclusively online, which can be accessed 24 hours a day from a computer or Tablet with internet connection. In addition, students have the freedom to distribute the course load according to their needs, which allows them to have more flexibility and facilitates the compatibility of a university degree with their professional and/or personal responsibilities.

The environmental challenges we face are diverse: climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, shortages of natural resources, waste etc. Unrestrained development and uncontrolled exploitation of resources are the cause of all these problems, and to tackle them we need professionals who know how to face these challenges.

Stand out in a sector that demands highly qualified engineers with a strong environmental awareness" 

This Professional master’s degree in Environmental Engineering contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts of Environmental Engineering
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Implement your ideas and initiatives to care for the environment thanks to the knowledge you will gain during this program"

The program includes, in its teaching staff, professionals from the sector who bring to this program the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Delve into current environmental policies and the new concept of sustainable economy"

Acquire the necessary techniques to understand soil quality, the repercussions of waste on the soil and the solutions provided by engineering"

The curriculum of this Professional master’s degree has been designed to provide the latest developments in the field of Environmental Engineering and encourage students' learning through educational tools and the Relearning method. With this, students will be able to learn the basics of Environmental Engineering, soil science, eco-design, business strategies for climate change and the main techniques used for waste management. 

Enrol in a Professional master’s degree that uses the Relearning system which will reduce long hours of studying"  

Module 1. Principles of Environmental Engineering

1.1. Introduction: General Concepts and Indicators

1.1.1. Introduction
1.1.2. Basic Concepts
1.1.3. Magnitudes
1.1.4. Magnitudes and Sustainability

1.2. Basic Operations and Facilities of Environmental Interest

1.2.1. Introduction
1.2.2. Water Treatment
1.2.3. Basic Operations of Water Treatment
1.2.4. Gas Treatment
1.2.5. Soil Treatment

1.3. Global Scales Sheet of Matter and Energy

1.3.1. Introduction and Concept of a Balance Sheet
1.3.2. Global Balance Sheet of Matter and Energy
1.3.3. General Expressions in a Balance Sheet
1.3.4. Transaction Balance Sheet
1.3.5. Work Method
1.3.6. Enthalpy Changes

1.4. Transport Phenomena

1.4.1. Introduction
1.4.2. Definition of Transport Phenomena
1.4.3. General Expressions
1.4.4. Balance Sheets in Single-Phase Systems
1.4.5. Balance Sheets in Single-Phase Laminar Flow Systems
1.4.6. Balance Sheets in Single-Phase Turbulent Flow Systems
1.4.7. Matter Transfer in a Single Phase Without Convective Motion
1.4.8. Transport Phenomena in Two-Phase Systems
1.4.9. Friction

1.5. Fluid Current Energy Balance Sheet

1.5.1. Balance Sheet on a Moving Fluid Current
1.5.2. Incompressible Fluids
1.5.3. Compressible Fluids

1.6. Heat Transport

1.6.1. Introduction
1.6.2. Conduction
1.6.3. Convection
1.6.4. Radiation
1.6.5. Emission and Absorption of Energy by the Earth

1.7. Sedimentation Operations

1.7.1. Introduction
1.7.2. Sedimentation Rate
1.7.3. Design of a Sedimentation Tank
1.7.4. Colloids and Flocs
1.7.5. Delayed Sedimentation
1.7.6. Environmental Applications

1.8. Absorption

1.8.1. Introduction
1.8.2. Physical Adsorption
1.8.3. Design

1.9. Adsorption

1.9.1. Introduction
1.9.2. Adsorbents
1.9.3. Equilibrium Adsorption
1.9.4. Adsorption Dynamics
1.9.5. Adsorption in River Beds
1.9.6. Design

1.10. Chemical and Biological Reactors

1.10.1. Biological Processes in Sewage Water
1.10.2. Bacterial Microorganisms
1.10.3. Chemical Treatments
1.10.4. Bacterial Growth
1.10.5. Anaerobic Digestion

Module 2. Soil Science

2.1. Introduction to Soil Science

2.1.1. Concept of Soil Science
2.1.2. Soil Formation
2.1.3. Soil Profile

2.2. Soil Dynamics

2.2.1. Solid Phase in Soil
2.2.2. Sourcing Mechanisms
2.2.3. Properties and Distribution of Matter in Soil

2.3. Soil Classification

2.3.1. Importance of Environmental Factors in Soil Formation
2.3.2. General Soil Classification

2.4. Soil Horizons and Taxonomy

2.4.1. Classification of Soil Horizons
2.4.2. The Climate as a Factor of Soil Formation
2.4.3. The Importance of Bedrock

2.5. Soil Degradation and Rehabilitation

2.5.1. Environmental Problems of Soil
2.5.2. Contaminated Soil Rehabilitation Techniques

2.6. Soil as an Environmental Resource

2.6.1. Soil as a Resource
2.6.2. Minerals
2.6.3. Materials of Interest

2.7. Soil Contamination from Metals

2.7.1. Heavy Metals
2.7.2. Effects of Metals in Soil

2.8. Soil Contamination from Organic Pollutants

2.8.1. Main Organic Pollutants
2.8.2. Effects of Organic Pollutants in Soil

2.9. Soil Contamination from Leachates

2.9.1. Landfills: A Leachates Source
2.9.2. Pollutants Derived from Leaching
2.9.3. Leachate Restoration Techniques

2.10. Soil Contamination from Plastics

2.10.1. Plastics Environmental Issues
2.10.2. Microplastics in Soil

Module 3. Sustainable Economy

3.1. Aspects and Characteristics of Circular Economy

3.1.1. Origin of Circular Economy
3.1.2. Principles of Circular Economy
3.1.3. Key Features

3.2. Adaptation to Climate Change

3.2.1. Circular Economy as a Strategy
3.2.2. Economic Advantages
3.2.3. Social Benefits
3.2.4. Business Benefits
3.2.5. Environmental Benefits

3.3. Efficient and Sustainable Water Use

3.3.1. Rainwater
3.3.2. Gray Water
3.3.3. Irrigation water: Agriculture and Gardening
3.3.4. Process water: Agri-food industry

3.4. Revaluation of Wastes and By-Products

3.4.1. Waste Water Footprint
3.4.2. From Waste to By-Product
3.4.3. Classification According to Production Sector
3.4.4. Revaluation Undertakings

3.5. Life Cycle Analysis

3.5.1. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
3.5.2. Stages
3.5.3. Reference Standards
3.5.4. Methodology
3.5.5. Data Science

3.6. Ecodesign

3.6.1. Ecodesign Principles and Criteria
3.6.2. Characteristics of the Products
3.6.3. Ecodesign Methodologies
3.6.4. Ecodesign Tools
3.6.5. Success Stories

3.7. Zero Discharge

3.7.1. Principles of Zero Discharge
3.7.2. Benefits
3.7.3. Systems and Processes
3.7.4. Success Stories

3.8. Green Public Procurement

3.8.1. Legislation
3.8.2. Green Procurement Manual
3.8.3. Guidelines for Public Procurement
3.8.4. Public Procurement Plan 2018-2025

3.9. Innovative Public Procurement

3.9.1. Types of Innovative Public Procurement
3.9.2. Contracting Process
3.9.3. Sheet Design

3.10. Environmental Accounting

3.10.1. Best Available Environmental Technologies (BAT)
3.10.2. Ecotaxes
3.10.3. Ecological Account
3.10.4. Environmental Cost

Module 4. Project Organization and Management

4.1. Classical Project Theory

4.1.1. Traditional Concept of Project
4.1.2. The Preliminary Project
4.1.3. The Project
4.1.4. Project Documentation
4.1.5. Entities Involved in the Project
4.1.6. Types of Projects

4.2. Modern Project Management

4.2.1. General concepts
4.2.2. Multidimensional Approach
4.2.3. Project Phases and Milestones
4.2.4. Process Model

4.3. Initial Project Phases

4.3.1. Detection of Opportunities
4.3.2. Project Selection Criteria
4.3.3. Preparation and Submission of Bids
4.3.4. Feasibility Studies
4.3.5. Cost Estimation
4.3.6. Disaggregated Project Structure
4.3.7. Project Technology
4.3.8. Definition and objectives (scope): the project plan

4.4. Human Resources in the Project

4.4.1. Organization of the Project in the Company
4.4.2. Project Manager and  ProjectTeam
4.4.3. Motivation: Time management, Meetings
4.4.4. Consulting and Engineering Companies

4.5. Time, Cost and Resource Planning

4.5.1. Elements of Scheduling and Planning
4.5.2. PMBOK Schedule Management
4.5.3. Cost Management PMBOK
4.5.4. Scheduling Tools (Gantt, CPM, PERT)
4.5.5. Resource Optimization
4.5.6. Use of the ProjectLibre Software Application

4.6. The Contracting and Procurement Process

4.6.1. Contract Management
4.6.2. Contract Specifications
4.6.3. Legal Clauses
4.6.4. Change and Revision Mechanisms
4.6.5. Procurement Management (PMBOK)
4.6.6. The Purchasing Cycle

4.7. Project Quality Management

4.7.1. Introduction to Quality
4.7.2. Regulations Related to Quality
4.7.3. Quality System in the Company
4.7.4. Quality in Project Management

4.8. Project Risk Management

4.8.1. Introduction to Risk Management
4.8.2. Risk Management Models
4.8.3. Risk Management Processes

4.9. Project Communications Management

4.9.1. Introduction to Communications Management(PMBOK)
4.9.2. Communications Management

4.9.2.1. Identify Stakeholders
4.9.2.2. Planning Communication
4.9.2.3. Planning Communication
4.9.2.4. Information Distribution
4.9.2.5. Stakeholder Expectation Management
4.9.2.6. Performance Reporting

4.10. Control of the Execution and Closure of the Project

4.10.1. Project Administration and ControlProject Administration. and Control
4.10.2. Integrated Control of Deadlines and Costs (Earned Value Method)
4.10.3. Project Closing

Module 5. Environmental Impact Assessment and Management System

5.1. Business Strategies for Climate Change

5.1.1. Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change: Causes and Consequences
5.1.2. Climate Change Projections
5.1.3. Corporate Action against Climate Change. Roadmap for the Integration of Climate Change in Companies

5.2. Identification and Classification of Environmental Factors

5.2.1. Environmental catalog: Environmental variables
5.2.2. Search for Environmental Information and Inventory
5.2.3. Inventory Valuation

5.3. Evaluation and Assessment of the Environmental Impacts of a Project

5.3.1. Environmental Analysis of a Project
5.3.2. Pre-Operational Status
5.3.3. Construction, Operation and Abandonment Phase
5.3.4. Quantitative Methods

5.4. Preventive and Corrective Measures

5.4.1. Preventative Actions
5.4.2. Corrective actions
5.4.3. Compensatory Actions

5.5. Environmental Monitoring Program

5.5.1. EMP
5.5.2. Objectives and Structure of an EMP
5.5.3. Phases in the Development of an EMP

5.6. Strategic Environmental Assessment

5.6.1. European Regulatory Context (Directive 2001/42/EC)
5.6.2. Modalities for Integrating the Environmental Dimension
5.6.3. Environmental Assessment in the Phases of the Program

5.7. Analysis of Climate Change Risks and Opportunities

5.7.1. Regulations related to Environmental Risks
5.7.2. Environmental Risk Analysis and Assessment
5.7.3. Risk Management

5.8. Development of Climate Change Adaptation Plans for Organizations

5.8.1. Adaptation to Climate Change
5.8.2. Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
5.8.3. Methodology for Prioritizing Climate Change Adaptation Measures

Module 6. Environmental Auditing

6.1. Introduction to ISO-14001

6.1.1. What Is ISO 14001?
6.1.2. ISO 14001 Model
6.1.3. Description of ISO 14000 Standards

6.2. Audits of Environmental Management Systems

6.2.1. The Audit Process
6.2.2. The Audit Process
6.2.3. General Principles of Environmental Auditing
6.2.4. General Principles of Environmental Auditing
6.2.5. Elements of an Auditing Protocol
6.2.6. EMS Audits and Compliance Audits: Relationship

6.3. Responsibilities in an EMS Audit

6.3.1. Auditor's Responsibilities
6.3.2. Responsibility of the Auditee
6.3.3. Non-compliance with responsibilities: Legal effects

6.4. Guidance for Planning and Conducting an Internal EMS Audit

6.4.1. EMS Internal Audit Program and Procedures
6.4.2. Conducting an Internal EMS Audit
6.4.3. Objectives and Instructions
6.4.4. Environmental Management Program
6.4.5. Structure and Responsibility: Training, Knowledge and Competence
6.4.6. Communication: SGM documentation
6.4.7. Documentary control: Control of Operations
6.4.8. Emergency Preparation and Response
6.4.9. Monitoring and Measurement: Non-conformity, Preventive and Corrective action
6.4.10. Records. MGS audit: Management Review Exercises

6.5. Development of Registration Audit

6.5.1. The process: Maintenance, Recorder
6.5.2. Preparation of the Registration Audit. Self-Declaration

6.6. Value of ISO 14001

6.6.1. Benefits of Implementing ISO 14001 in a Company
6.6.2. Benefits of a Company's Registration to ISO 14001
6.6.3. Continuous Improvement Activities

6.7. Keys to the Correct Implementation of an EMS Audit Program

6.7.1. Necessary Elements of an Effective and Efficient Audit Program

Module 7. Environmental Education and Social Practices

7.1. Organizational and Business Fundamentals

7.1.1. Organization Management
7.1.2. Types and Structure of an Organization
7.1.3. Standardization of Business Management

7.2. Sustainable Development: Business and Environment

7.2.1. Sustainable Development: Goals and Targets
7.2.2. Economic Activity and Its Impact on the Environment
7.2.3. Corporate Social Responsibility

7.3. Environmental and Energy Issues: Scope and Current Framework

7.3.1. Major Current Environmental Problems: Waste, Water, Food
7.3.2. Energy Problems: Demand, Consumption Distributions and Sources
7.3.3. Current Energy Projections

7.4. European Summits and the Paris Agreement

7.4.1. EU Climate Targets
7.4.2. European Summits
7.4.3. The Paris Agreement

7.5. The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals

7.5.1. The 2030 Agenda: Background, Approval Process and Content
7.5.2. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
7.5.3. SGD Compass Guide

7.6. Circular Economy

7.6.1. Circular Economy
7.6.2. Legislation and strategies to support the Circular Economy
7.6.3. Circular Economy System Diagrams

7.7. Sustainability Reports

7.7.1. Communication of Social Responsibility Management
7.7.2. Law 11/2018. Non-Financial Reporting
7.7.3. Preparing Sustainability Report Process According to GRI

Module 8. Waste Management

8.1. What Is Considered Waste

8.1.1. Evolution of Waste
8.1.2. Current Situation
8.1.3. Future Perspectives

8.2. Existing Waste Streams

8.2.1. Analysis of Waste Streams
8.2.2. Grouping Streams
8.2.3. Characteristics of the Streams

8.3. Classification of Waste and Characteristics

8.3.1. Classification According to Standards
8.3.2. Classification According to Management
8.3.3. Classification According to Origin

8.4. Characteristics and Properties

8.4.1. Chemical Characteristics
8.4.2. Physical Characteristics

8.4.2.1. Humidity
8.4.2.2. Specific Weight
8.4.2.3. Granulometry

8.4.3. Hazard Characteristics

8.5. Waste issues: origin and types of waste

8.5.1. Main Problems of Waste Management
8.5.2. Generation Problems
8.5.3. Problems with Transport and Final Treatment

8.6. Environmental Liabilities

8.6.1. Liabilities for environmental damage
8.6.2. Damage Prevention, Mitigation and Remediation
8.6.3. Financial Guarantees
8.6.4. Environmental Requirement Procedures

8.7. Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control

8.7.1. Fundamental Aspects
8.7.2. Environmental Requirement Procedures
8.7.3. Integrated Environmental Authorization (IEA) and Review of IEA
8.7.4. Information and Communication
8.7.5. Best Available Techniques (BAT)

8.8. European Emission Source Inventory

8.8.1. Emission Inventory Background
8.8.2. European Pollutant Emission Inventory
8.8.3. European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR)
8.8.4. Legal Framework of PRTR in Spain
8.8.5. PRTR-Spain

8.9. Environmental Impact Assessment

8.9.1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
8.9.2. Administrative Procedures of EIA
8.9.3. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
8.9.4. Abbreviated Procedures

8.10. Climate Change and the Fight against Climate Change

8.10.1. Elements and Factors that Determine the Climate
8.10.2. Definition of Climate Change Climate Change Effects
8.10.3. Actions Against Climate Change
8.10.4. Organizations Facing Climate Change
8.10.5. Predictions about Climate Change
8.10.6. Bibliographical References

Module 9. Environmental Policy

9.1. Principles of Environmental Planning

9.1.1. Introduction
9.1.2. Environmental Planning of the Territory

9.2. Right to Information and Environmental Public Participation

9.2.1. Introduction
9.2.2. Right to Environmental Information
9.2.3. Citizen Participation in Environmental Policy Issues

9.3. Land Use and Urban Organization

9.3.1. Spatial Planning as a Policy Tool
9.3.2. Policy and Urban Planning

9.4. Environmental Policy Regulations

9.4.1. European Regulations
9.4.2. Regulations in Latin America
9.4.3. U.S. Environmental Regulations

9.5. Scope of the Environmental Policy

9.5.1. Introduction to the Application of the Environmental Policy
9.5.2. History of Environmental Policy
9.5.3. Enforcement of Environmental Policy

9.6. Environmental Impact Statement

9.6.1. Introduction
9.6.2. Environmental Impact
9.6.3. Repercussions of Environmental Impact

9.7. Environmental Impact Assessment

9.7.1. Introduction to SEA
9.7.2. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
9.7.3. EIA Phases

9.8. Strategic Environmental Assessment

9.8.1. Introduction to SEA
9.8.2. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
9.8.3. Phases of an SEA

Module 10. Treatment of Environmental Pollution

10.1. Environmental Pollution

10.1.1. Introduction to the Concept of Pollution
10.1.2. History of Environmental Pollution
10.1.3. Current Environmental Issues

10.2. Air Pollution

10.2.1. Introduction to Air Pollution
10.2.2. Air Pollution Problems
10.2.3. Solutions to Air Pollution

10.3. Soil Pollution

10.3.1. Introduction to Soil Pollution
10.3.2. Soil Pollution Problems
10.3.3. Solutions to Soil Pollution

10.4. Water Pollution

10.4.1. Introduction to Water Pollution
10.4.2. Ocean Pollution
10.4.3. River and Lake Pollution

10.5. Soil Decontamination

10.5.1. Introduction
10.5.2. Soil Decontamination Techniques
10.5.3. Results of Soil Decontamination Techniques

10.6. Water Decontamination

10.6.1. Water Potabilization
10.6.2. Water Purification
10.6.3. Results of Water Decontamination

10.7. Solid Waste

10.7.1. Introduction to the USW Problem
10.7.2. Concept of Solid Urban Waste
10.7.3. Types of USW

10.8. USW Management

10.8.1. Landfills and Collection System
10.8.2. Recycling
10.8.3. Other Management Techniques

10.9. Dangerous Waste

10.9.1. Introduction
10.9.2. Radioactive Waste
10.9.3. Waste from Medical Activity

10.10. Emerging Environmental Issues: The Impact of Microplastics

10.10.1. What Is Plastic?
10.10.2. Plastic and Recycling
10.10.3. Microplastics and Their interaction with the Environment
10.10.4. Brief Review of The Environment Problem

This is a 100% online program that will allow you to learn about new environmental problems and the solutions used for decontamination"