Applications Invited for M Sc (Climate Science & Policy) Programme

About the Organization:

TERI School of Advanced Studies was set up as a Trust by TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) - a not-for-profit, independent research institute recognized globally for their contribution to scientific and policy research in the realms of energy, environment, and sustainable development in 1998. TERI SAS commits themselves to academic excellence and provides an environment that will encourage both personal and intellectual growth through teaching, creating and sharing knowledge.

M Sc (Climate Science & Policy)

Science has established the existence of climate change as well as related anthropogenic activity as the leading cause. In this context, the need is to understand the science, the implications on various regions, resources, societies, and to study ways of mitigating the impacts as well as further emissions of GHGs. Role of policies and measures are equally important. Therefore, TERI School of Advanced Studies offers a programme leading to the award of M Sc in Climate Science and Policy.

This is an intensive four-semester programme intended to imbue scientific and policy issues relevant to climate change. With this MSc Climate Science and Policy students will be equipped to take up job functions associated with local, national and international efforts to deal with climate change, one of the biggest environmental problems of this era.

The subject is so topical and need of the time– national action plan and Paris agreement on climate change driving action and policy formulation, businesses framing agendas keeping Climate change in focus; energy policies geared towards sustainable Energy use, state action plans being formulated, co-benefits and emissions reductions being internalized in energy planning decisions.

Programme Overview

The Programme, offered by the Department of Energy and Environment, intends to create professional capability in assessing and managing the risks posed by climate change, and provide a sound base in the scientific arena as well as in the economic dimensions of climate change policy, mitigation, and adaptation strategies. Delivered through a diverse range of courses in the two years of study, the Master’s degree will also provide a structured route to research and development in the area.

Eligibility criteria

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/ Geology/ Geography with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.2 on a 10-point scale or equivalent, as determined by TERI SAS, wherever letter grades are awarded, or 55% marks in aggregate, wherever marks are awarded.
• For candidates with bachelor’s degree in Humanities (e.g. Economics/Geography), a relaxation of 5%/0.75 Cumulative Grade Point Average could be allowed.

Selection process

Admissions will be based on the basis of marks scored in the qualifying degree, online test and interview conducted by the University.

The online test will be one-hour long and will consist of one paper with 100 multiple-choice questions. The questions will be divided into three sections:

• Proficiency in English
• Analytical Reasoning
• Mathematics

Deadline: 15 May 2020

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