SYLLABI & COURSES STRUCTURE- Go University- Ghana/Global

 

 

 

FAQ: Applying to Graduate School- Go University

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Q:What is the purpose of graduate school?

 

Undergraduate education gives students a broad, general education.

Graduate education provides students with more advanced learning in a specialized discipline or sub-discipline.

Graduate school gives an in-depth understanding such that the student becomes something of an

expert in the topic of study. A good graduate program also teaches advanced skills in such areas as problem-solving, mathematics, writing, oral presentation, and technology, each as applied to the particular field of study.

 

Q:What is the different between M.A./M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs?

 

M.A./M.S. and Ph.D. students usually take the same courses, although Ph.D. students may be required to take more courses than M.A./M.Sc. students (sometimes the opposite is true).

 

The major difference between these degrees is in the level of original thinking that is expected.

Ph.D.’s are trained to be leaders of research and research groups, conceiving and promoting new

ideas. M.A./M.Sc. students, on the other hand, are trained to participate as part of a team carrying

out advanced work. They may or may not become team leaders.

 

Q:When should I go to graduate school?

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Graduate school is appropriate at any age and stage of life. Some students go to graduate school

directly after finishing their undergraduate education. However, many others undertake graduate

studies after having been out of school for some period of time. You should go to graduate

school when you are ready to get the most out of the experience. The purpose of graduate schooling is to learn material

that you expect to use professionally or want to know for personal satisfaction.

 

Q:Where should I apply to graduate school?

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You should apply to graduate programs that offer courses of study that you are interested in and

that have faculty who are known for their expertise in your area of interest.

Always remember one thing: if you are in doubt about whether or not you are qualified for a

graduate program, apply to that program and let them make the decision about whether or not

they want you. You may not be a good judge about which graduate programs will want you as a

student and which will not want you. JUST APPLY TO US NOW AND LET US BE THE JUDGE.

 

Q:How important are my test scores and gentsrades for my graduate school application?

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Graduate applications are evaluated by the department to which you apply, and every department

evaluates graduate applications different. Include your undergraduate or advanced diploma certificates.

Mature students with higher education or specialist education with long term working experience may apply.

 

Q:What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?

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You must attach your CV to your application.

A CV is a summary document listing all of your professional experience and publications or

other products. You should list and briefly summarize each professional position you have had,

state all professional affiliations in professional societies (and any offices held), mention any

awards or scholarships you have received, patents acquired, and list all publications, both those

pertinent to you work as well as other published material of note. Special items such as project

reports, computer programs, conferences organized, etc., should also be mentioned. A CV

should be concise but informative about all aspects of your professional work.

 

Q:How should I write a statement of purpose?

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A statement of purpose is used by the faculty evaluating graduate applications to determine how

well an applicant will fit into their graduate program. A statement of purpose will also be used

to help match up a graduate student with interested faculty. Be as specific as possible about your

goals for graduate study and for your professional aspirations beyond graduate school. Also,

give a concise summary of any relevant work or experience in your background that has

prepared you for graduate work or has honed your professional interests.

Also, be sure your statement of purpose is well written, since it may be the only writing sample upon which your

written skills can be evaluated directly.

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Q:How important are letters of recommendation for my graduate school application?

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Letters of recommendation from faculty members who have taught you or supervised a major

piece of work (i.e., undergraduate thesis, summer research project, laboratory research assistant,

etc.) are the most valuable if they substantiate your capabilities, especially the ability to do creative work with minimal supervision. Letters from persons outside academia are less useful, since they seldom can evaluate the potential for outstanding academic performance.

 

Q:What financial aid is available for graduate school?

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Financial aid can take the form of  from government and private agencies. Government

and private loans are also available. There are many sources of graduate school funding available, and so it is to your advantage to learn about them and apply for them.

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Steps for Admission

Explore

With nearly 50 fields of study, your critical first step in the

admission process is to identify the field  in with which

you wish to study.

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Prepare

At Go University, graduate admissions decisions are made

by Graduate committee in your proposed field of study. 

Although the Graduate School coordinates the

admission process and establishes minimum requirements

for admission, application deadlines and additional

requirements vary by field of study and degree program.

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Apply

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All application materials should be uploaded with your online application.  Please do not send unsolicited additional materials to your proposed field of study or the Graduate School. 

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Check your status

You may check the status of your application by mail. Please allow at least 7 days for your status to be updated.

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• MSc Climate Change & Evironmental policy

18 months duration

• Overview

   

  Climate Change is a growing issue for environmental policy makers at the international, national and sub-national levels, as well as for environmental managers and experts in public, private and non-profit making organisations. This programme provides you with a unique combination of training on the physical, social and policy aspects of climate change and on broader environmental policy and governance. You’ll receive a solid foundation in the physical and social science of climate change and its impacts, including adaptation to, and mitigation of, climate change. You’ll develop a critical understanding of the policy tools available to promote environmental protection.

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• Course content

   

  When completed on a full-time basis, this Masters is a 12 month programme split into three semesters.

  In your first semester, you’ll develop a grounding in the physical and social sciences – important for understanding climate mitigation and adaptation. You’ll also examine the multiple pathways through which human-environment interaction is governed. You’ll become familiar with appropriate research methods and gain the research skills relevant to your dissertation project.

  In semester two, your studies will give you an overview of climate change impact assessment and predictions, along with key concerns and strategies of adaptation to climate change. You’ll explore the relative significance of main sources of greenhouse gases and the potential, technologies and strategies for reducing them. You’ll develop an understanding of the key challenges for controlling greenhouse gas emissions, alongside the critical political issues related to mitigation.

  During the third semester, you’ll propose and undertake an extended research project leading to the submission of a 12,000-word dissertatio. This dissertation gives you the opportunity to examine the detail of an issue of your choice.

  When completed on a part-time basis, the programme runs for 24 months, with each year split into three semesters. You will take complusory and optional modules in each semester, followed by an extended research project leading to the submission of a 12,000-word dissertation in semester three of your final year.

   

  Course structure

   

  You’ll study modules totalling 180 credits, including the compulsory modules below and up to four optional modules. Each module is worth 15 credits unless otherwise stated:

   

  Compulsory modulesOptional modules

  - Climate Change: Physical Science Basis
  - Research Methods
  - Environmental Policy and Governance
  - Climate Change: Impacts and Adaptation
  - Climate Change Mitigation
  - Research Project (60 credits)
  - Introduction to Sustainability
  - Business, Environment and Sustainability
  - Introduction to Ecological Economics
  - Environmental Assessment
  - International Relations and the Environment
  - Standards and Tools for Business, Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility
  - Environmental Economics and Policy
  - Delivering Sustainability Through Projects
  - Critical Perspectives in Environment and Development
  - Environment-Development Overseas Field Course – read additional costs
  - Tools and Techniques in Ecological Economics
  - Terrestrial Biosphere in the Earth System

   

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  Learning and teaching

   

  We deliver a variety of teaching methods, as well as conventional lectures, to allow you to develop both generic and subject-specific skills. This includes team work and individual practical exercises focused around real-world scenarios and case studies to produce optimal solutions; and it includes familiarisation with state-of-the-art technical approaches, software and the regulatory regimes within which companies and public sector organisations operate.

  The research-intensive environment of the School ensures that your course material is both up-to-date and research led. We aim to teach the scientific and rational principles lying behind the practical approaches used in the world outside academia, so that your skills keep pace with changes in technology or the regulatory environment.

  A range of learning and teaching methods are used including lectures, practical workshops, field trips  computer lab sessions, research seminars and project work.

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  Assessment

   

  To complement teaching, assessment is varied and includes both written and oral assignments, exams and poster presentations.

   

   

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