A complete update on the regulation and application of environmental and energy management systems in organizations" 

In this professional master’s degree, the focus will be on the organization of companies, establishing a relationship between companies, the environment and sustainable development, dealing in detail with historical, current and future environmental problems. The competency and regulatory frameworks will be analyzed and the main international agreements on sustainability such as the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals will be covered. We will also look at the 2050 Roadmap and the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (Spain). Fossil fuels, extraction, generation and associated environmental impacts will be analyzed and aspects of electricity, renewable energy sources and nuclear energy will also be covered. 

The processes of energy transformation and distribution will be explained in detail, as well as the equipment required to carry out the transformation and distribution, and how these processes affect the total energy consumed. 

The current energy regulatory framework will be reviewed, focusing on the adaptation of European directives to the national market (Spain). Environmental impact assessment and climate change adaptation strategies are also covered. 

Other aspects to be analyzed are those affecting water management and pollution, addressing the regulatory framework of the water sector, establishing the regulatory hierarchy, the European Water Charter and the guidelines of a sanctioning dossier.

During the program, the guidelines and actions that an organization can implement in terms of Zero Waste will be analyzed. 

Furthermore, we will carry out an in-depth study of the main tools that organizations can use for environmental management, and students will acquire sound knowledge of the processes and competitive advantages of environmental and energy certifications in buildings and organizations. 

We will study the energy management system presented in the latest version of ISO 50001: 2018, which incorporates the high-level structure as well as the requirements of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, and the basic requirements of EMAS, analyzing the main differences between this model and ISO 14001.. 

Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the requirements and procedures for the development of internal audits of company management systems, analyzing the different types of audits and the principles by which they should be governed, analyzing the ISO 19011 standard. 

The tools and techniques necessary to carry out the audits will be presented, as well as the verification process of the applied methodology. In addition, specific requirements for the development of management system audits based on ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards will be analyzed.

A highly effective program that will allow professionals to make a qualitative leap in their professional practice in the environmental and energy management sector"  

This professional master’s degree in Corporate Sustainability Management contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the specialization are: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in Corporate Sustainability Management
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• 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

Integrate the requirements outlined by the current environmental management standards into your way of working, following the standards of ISO 14001"

Supported by excellent multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, this professional master’s degree will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., the opportunity to study in a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train 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 professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system, developed by renowned and experienced experts in Corporate Sustainability Management.   

With comprehensive and up-to-date teaching material and the best audiovisual systems on the educational market, you have access to an immersive learning experience"

A 100% online professional master’s degree that will allow you to balance your studies with your professional work in a completely flexible way"

The general objective of this professional master’s degree is to enhance the professional's capacity to act in this field so that they can incorporate the main advances in this field of work and intervention into their daily work.    

The objective of this program is to give you the most comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge on all aspects involved in environmental and energy management in organizations"

General Objectives

• Gain an in-depth understanding of business organization and climate change mitigation strategies
• Develop a solid understanding of the main energy sources used globally and the innovations in the energy industry
• Gain an in-depth understanding of electrical energy, breaking down the main consuming equipment and its applications
• Master the most commonly used fuels and fuel consuming equipment
• Train in the use of environmental and energy tools
• Carry out energy audits
• Conduct environmental impact assessments
• Develop and implement environmental and energy improvements
• Perform an in-depth breakdown of water and waste management to enable the learner to plan management plans and operational improvements
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the applicable legislation and regulatory framework for each of the program's topics
• Carry out the calculation of the carbon and water footprint of different facilities
• Carry out product life cycle analysis
• Develop a solid understanding of energy and environmental certifications
• Develop and implement an ISO 14001 environmental management system
• Develop and implement an ISO 50001 energy management system
  Be able to carry out internal audits of management systems of organizations

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Environmental and Energy Management of Organizations 

• Perform an in-depth study of the organizational foundations of companies
• Understand and concisely learn the current regulatory framework, international agreements and the SDGs
• Analyze aspects related to sustainable development and current environmental and energy issues
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the circular economy and its environmental benefits
• Understand and internalize the function, systematics and applicability of sustainability reports

Module 2. Energy Sources

• Gain an in-depth understanding of current energy sources and their impact on the environment
• Analyze the operation, advantages and disadvantages of renewable energies
• Understand, in detail, the different processes of electrical and thermal generation
• Identify the operation and application of developing energy sources

Module 3. Electrical Energy

• Have in-depth knowledge of all aspects related to the generation and consumption of electrical energy
• Analyze the main characteristics of electrical energy consuming equipment 
• Identify the most important aspects of energy billing
• Carry out an in-depth breakdown of all aspects related to the generation and consumption of energy generated from combustion
• Establish the main characteristics of combustion systems and fuels

Module 4. Energy Management Tools

• Achieve a broad vision of the current applicable regulations
• Master regulatory inspections of energy systems
• Develop energy audits according to UNE-EN 16247-1: 2012
• Identify and use of energy simulation tools
• Study consumption monitoring and asset management in detail
• Elaborate energy efficiency master plans

Module 5. Environmental Impact Assessment and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies

• Identify and establish business strategies for climate change
• Address environmental impact assessment regulations and their application in organizations, both for projects and processes
• Identify and classify the factors to be taken into account for environmental impact assessment
• Develop preventive and corrective actions for environmental impact
• Analyze the risks and opportunities generated by environmental impact
• Acquire guidelines for the development of climate change adaptation plans

Module 6. Pollution, Water and Waste Management 

• Gain an in-depth understanding of water management and treatment processes
• Characterize wastewater by composition
• Analyze the current water regulatory framework
• Identify and develop strategies for efficient water use and management 
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of solid waste management
• Analyze the waste regulatory framework
• Classify waste according to the source
• Determine the energy valuation of waste

Module 7. Environmental Management Tools 

• Precisely establish the application of environmental management tools in organizations
• Identify carbon markets and their utility
• Master the calculation of the carbon footprint of organizations, products and events based on international reference standards
• Acquire all the necessary knowledge for the implementation of climate change mitigation tools
• Calculate the water footprint and know the principles of the reference standards
• Develop a life cycle analysis and identify its different approaches
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the characteristics and principles of environmental and energy certifications of sustainable buildings

Module 8. Energy Management Systems 

• Understand the implementation and development of energy management systems according to ISO 50001
• Carry out energy review development
• Know the application of tools for baseline calculation
• Tackle energy efficiency awareness campaigns

Module 9. Environmental Management Systems

• Master the application and development of the environmental management system in organizations
• Analyze and implement the requirements and specifications of the ISO 14001 standard: 2015
• Identify and assess the significant environmental aspects, environmental impacts, and environmental risks and opportunities for organizations
• Identify non-conformities and corrective actions of an environmental management system
• Establish, in detail, the differences between ISO 14001 and EMAS and study how to transition the management system from ISO 14001 to EMAS

Module 10. Management Systems Audits

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the different types of management system audits
• Establish the responsibilities of auditors and auditees
• Design the process for the application and development of management system audits
• Plan and manage an audit program
• Master the practice of conducting a management system audit
• Write an audit report, including non-conformities, observations and areas for improvement
• Identify the particularities of environmental and energy management system audits, as well as identify objective and tangible evidence derived from the audit

Professional growth that will give you the boost you've been looking for"