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Diploma in Natural Resources and Ecotourism

  • Duration : 01 year
  • Course Fee : LKR 44,000/=
  • Issuing of Applications : October 8, 2024
  • Closing Date for Applications : November 8, 2024

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) introduced the Diploma in Natural Resources and Ecotourism Programme in the Academic year 2016/ 2017. The aim of the programme was to create an awareness of the importance of Natural Resources and how Ecotourism Management contributes to conserving our natural resources

 

Aims of the Programme
•  To create an awareness on the importance of managing natural resources and how the application of ecotourism concepts contributes to conserving natural resources in Sri Lanka and other parts of the world.
• To make available a basic course in Natural Resources and Ecotourism management to persons interested and/or engaged in Ecotourism, Natural resources and Biodiversity Conservation and Management activities.
• To provide an academic recognition to persons with skills-based knowledge in ecotourism.

 

This is the Programme for you, if you are

  1. Planning to start your own Ecotourism Business
  2. Already in the business, but don’t understand the concepts
  3. Just interested in increasing your knowledge base on natural tourism and natural resources management in Sri Lanka

 

Programme Code : DR
Programme Category : Diploma in Natural Recourses and Ecotourism
Conducted by: Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences
Programme duration : Minimum 01 Year
Discipline(s) / Course(s) : Diploma in Natural Recourses and Ecotourism involves courses related to diversity of Living Organisms, ecological Assessment of Habitats Environment, Society and Culture in Sri Lanka, natural Resources, Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka, Environmental  Communication and Interpretation, Concepts and Practices in Eco-tourism, Environmental Policies of Sri Lanka and a compulsory research project.

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  1. minimum of three (03) Pass grades in three subjects at the General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) Advanced Level Examination, or,
  2. Pass grades in three subjects equivalent to 60 credits, in the Advanced Certificate in Science/Foundation courses/Foundation Programme offered by The Open University of Sri Lanka, or,
  3. successfully completed the Advanced Certificate in Wildlife Conservation and Management/ Certificate in Environmental Sciences conducted by The Open University of Sri Lanka, or,
  4. successfully completed a NVQ Level 5 qualification in the field of Environmental, Biodiversity, Wildlife Conservation, or,
  5. five years working/research experience in the field of Environmental Science, Biodiversity or Wildlife Conservation and pass the selection test conducted for the purpose of admission, or
  6. an equivalent or a higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of The Open University of Sri Lanka
Online Applications :
8th October  2024
Closing Date for Applications :
  8th November 2024
Programme commencing date :
28th December 2024

Online Application Fee – LKR. 500/

Tuition Fee (per credit)  : LKR. 44,000/ (Can be paid in installments)
Facility  Fee                       : LKR. 2,500.00
Registration Fee               : LKR.    500.00
Library Facilities Fee      : LKR.    100.00
 
Tuition fees are charged in two installments.  1st installment – 60% ( at the registration) and 2nd installment 40%
Other fees (Registration fee, facility fee, and Library facilities fee) are charged in full at the registration.

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Contact Details

This Diploma in Natural Recourses and Ecotourism   programme is conducted by the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences.

Address:
Dr. Saminda Fernando  ( Head/ Department of Zoology)
Dr. D.D.G.L. Dahanayaka ( Program Coordinator)
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala.
Contact: 011 288 1488, 0112881446
Email :
Dr. Saminda Fernando  hdzoo@ou.ac.lk
Dr. D.D.G.L. Dahanayaka dddah@ou.ac.lk
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