Program Introduction:

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in collaboration with AIT in Vietnam (AIT-VN) offers the AIT Professional Master Program in the field of Environmental Engineering and Management (PM-EEM) in Vietnam.

PM-EEM aims to provide middle and senior level managers and policy makers with advanced knowledge and skills in environmental management and engineering.  It is designed to upgrade their skills and know-how through this unique continuing professional education, specifically tailored to meet the needs of the region for the fast but environmentally sustainable economic growth and development.

Program structure:

In the first two semesters, students will take basic and advanced courses selected from the regular courses offered at AIT, in consultation with an academic/thesis advisor. During the third semester, students will carry out their project study. Students will take an international field trip-cum-study visit to large companies outside Vietnam, such as those inThailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Taiwan or do internship in AIT, Thailand.

Students will obtain the AIT Professional Master Degree in Environmental Engineering and Management (PM-EEM) by completing a 33-credits curriculum study, consisting of 24 credits of coursework, 6 credits of research study and 3 credits of internship/international field trip.

AIT certificate may be awarded to those students who would like to register for course(s) offered in the framework of this Master program. Credits gained from the certificate courses can be also transferred to the AIT Master Degree.

Program curricula:

Semester 1:  May-October (11 Credits)

• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Industrial Waste Abatement and Management
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Toxic Organics and Trace Metals in Ecosystems

Semester 2:   October-January  (10 credits)

• Air Pollution & Air Quality Management
• Corporate Environmental Management
• Research Study

Semester 3:  January-April (12 credits)

• Solid Waste Management
• Environmental Quality and Management
• Water Quality Management
• Climate and Environmental Co-benefit
• Internship / International Field Trip

Faculty :

Teaching faculty members are from the Environmental Engineering (EEM) program - Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) based in Bangkok - Thailand.

Chongrak Polprasert, Professor
Ph. D., Environmental Engineering, Univ. of Washington, USA
M. Eng. Environmental Engineering, AIT, Thailand.
B. Eng. Civil Engineering, Chulalongkorn Univ. Thailand.

Chettiyappan Visvanathan, Professor
Ph. D. Institute National Polytechnique, Toulouse, France; 1988.
M. Eng. Environmental Engineering, AIT, Thailand; 1984.
B.Tech. Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, India; 1981.

Ajit P Annachhatre, Professor
Ph. D. Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India; 1988.
B.Tech. Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, India; 1979.

Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, Associate Professor
Dr. Eng. Environmental Engineering, AIT, Thailand; 1994
M. Eng., Environmental Engineering, AIT, Thailand; 1991
Dipl. Eng. Meteorology, Odessa Hydrometeorological Univ., Ukraine; 1978

Preeda Parkpian, Associate Professor
Ph. D. Texas A & M Univ, USA; 1983.
M. Sc. Mississippi State Univ., USA; 1979.
B. Sc. (Hons) Kasetsart Univ., Bangkok; 1975.

Oleg Shipin, Associate Professor
Ph.D. (Microbiology), Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Microorganisms,Centre for Biological Research in Poushchino-on-Oka, Moscow Region, Russia; 1986
MSc (Biochemistry), Saratov State University, Saratov, Russia; 1981

Thammarat Koottatep, Assistant Professor
D.Eng. (Water and Wastewater Engineering), AIT, Thailand
M.Eng. (Water and Wastewater Engineering) AIT, Thailand
B.Eng. (Environmental Engineering) Chiangmai Univ., Chiangmai, Thailand

Entry requirement :

To be eligible for admission, a candidate must:

• Hold a bachelor degree (normally from a four-year program), or its equivalent, in an appropriate field of study
• Have Minimum of 5 years working experience
• Certified proficiency in English

Selection of candidates will be based on previous academic performance and professional experience. There will be an interview organized in Vietnam for the final selection.

To apply for admission, an applicant must submit to AITVN in Hanoi:

• A completed AIT application form
• A certified copy of undergraduate certificate (in English)
• A certified official student transcript (in English)
• Two (02) letters of recommendation
• A certificate of English language proficiency

Application forms

Admission schedule :

• First Deadline for application (for those who need English bridging): 15 February 2010
• Second Deadline for application: 30 April 2010
• Entrance Test and Interview for admission: from 1 March to 30 April 2010
• Intensive English Bridging Program: from 22 February to 22 April 2010
• First academic class: 14 May 2010

Fee & Scholarships :

Application processing fees        :$20
Tuition Fee                                :$13,800
       including:

• Registration fee              :$ 500
• Tuition fee ($350/credit): $11,550
• International field trip      :$1,750*

*Note: Fee for international field trip will be reimbursed if applicants do not expect to join.

Contact person :

Le Anh Tuan
Program Officer
Environment and Development Section (EDS)
Asian Institute of Technology in Vietnam (AIT-VN)
B3 Building, The University of Communication and Transport, Lang Thuong ward, Hanoi
Tel: (84-4) 3766 9493 (ext. 113)
Fax: (84-4) 3766 9492
Email : tuan@aitcv.ac.vn