The University of Fiji is offering a unique programme; a first ever in Fiji, the Masters Degree in Renewable Energy Management (REM), the coming year.
Vice Chancellor Professor Prem Misir said that the programme would perhaps make people realize the true consequences of climate change surrounding Fiji and the Pacific.
“We believe that in terms of the climate change issues that are encircling all of us, that this would be a breath of fresh air for Fiji and would perhaps entice and make people more aware of some of the detrimental consequences of climate change,” he said.
Priyatma Singh of the School of Science and Technology said that the programme had great scope because Fiji was swiftly moving towards improving its energy security and contributing effectively to mitigating climate change through a robust portfolio of locally available renewable energy resources.
“This programme is expected to develop local capacity so that Fijians are highly qualified to be able to implement and manage renewable energy projects in Fiji and the region,” she said.
She added that the University of Fiji is encouraging individuals with a keen interest in renewable energy and renewable energy management to enroll in the programme as renewable energy is vital to a sustainable and energy secure future.
The course would be offered in the face to face mode and is available to Bachelor of Science graduates with backgrounds in Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science and Engineering. Students with extensive industrial experience are also eligible and are encouraged to apply.
The programme which is accredited by the Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC)through its Committee for Accreditation of University Qualifications (CAUQ) was part of the Renewable Energy in the Pacific Islands; Developing Skills and Capacity (EPIC) project.
The Department of Science at the University of Fiji conducted the project in collaboration with the University of Alicante, Spain and the University of Papua New Guinea.
