The Institute of Natural Resources, Environment and Sustainable Development (INRES) is a multidisciplinary Centre of Excellence established in 2011 with a grant by the MacArthur Foundation to produce competent indigenous manpower in natural resources and environmental management.

Objective

The objective of the MSc programme is to produce competent graduates with interdisciplinary/ multidisciplinary training in natural resources and environmental management. The emphasis is to develop critical knowledge and skills of graduates in order to enhance their employability and professional performance.

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to first degree graduates in science, social sciences, engineering, health sciences and related disciplines who possess minimum of second class lower degree (CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale and 2.40 on a 4-point scale). Applicants will be subjected to a written test and an oral interview.

Mode of Study and Programme Duration

The duration of the programme for fulltime students is 12 calendar months (no disruption by strike actions) consisting of lectures and a research project.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist for graduates of the programme in environment and natural resources related ministries, agencies and departments of public and private sector.

Method of Application

Application Forms can be obtained from INRES Office (Delta Park, University of Port Harcourt) on submission of a bank draft for non-refundable application fee of Twenty five thousand naira (N25, 000.00 for Nigerians and USD 200 for non-Nigerians) payable to Institute of Natural Resources, Environment & Sustainable Development (INRES) or direct payment into INRES account (No 001528021803) at U&C Microfinance Bank Ltd, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State.

Closing date for submission of completed application forms is 30^th September 2014. Aptitude Test and Interview will hold on11^th October 2014.

Available Scholarships

1.       MacArthur Affirmative Action Scholarship for six female students from the Niger Delta Region.

2.       Nigerian Technical Cooperation Fund (NTCF) through the DTCA & AFDB for citizens of African Countries except Nigeria.

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