Purposes
The Master is articulated in didactic modules designed to provide knowledge on the best scientific and technical knowledge in the IT sector (even 5th generation) for evironmental purposes such as geographic data; aerophotogrammetric surveys, environmental monitoring and diagnostics; creation of digital terrain models, from 2D and 3D cartography to B.I.M. (Building information modelling).
Link Campus University offers a specific compency in these sectors, deriving from the Geo-SAPR Research Centre (Geomatics and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) active for several years, thanks to which the University has achieved recognition as the first Italian university center authorized by Enac to issue qualifications for drone piloting.
This technological tool represents an efficiency enhancer in the public context.
However, it requires qualified and specific training aimed at civil servants and managers of the Public Administration, in particular those related to the civil and military Police Forces, the Local Police, ISPRA and the Environmental Protection Agencies, the Park Authorities and the civil protection structures specialised in territorial control and environmental protection activities, and regional and municipal authorities.
Environmental safety and technological innovation are a constant in all institutional levels, representing key elements of the essential interests of the country. Environmental crime and related phenomena, events of anthropic and natural origin, has been drawing increasing attention to the population, demanding strict prevention activities for the restoration of ordinary wellness and environmental conditions in case of incident.
The operational tools developed within the framework of the Master offer PA employees a unique opportunity for cultural and professional growth.
Target Students and Career Opportunities
The aim of the Master is to provide graduate students (engineers, biologists, agronomists, geologists, graduates in forestry, computer technicians, graduates in law) and experts in the field (legal studies specialized in evironmental protection, engineers, CTU experts, Journalists specialized in the environmental field) with a unique opportunity for professional and cultural growth.
Furthermore, the Master provides a great opportunity for the training of executives and directors of societies providing services to the Public Administrations such as: waste management, decontamination, electro-magnetic pollution (5G), wastewater treatment, purifiers. The course even provides the competencies required to professionally support the Civil Society in addressing challenges related to security and environmental health, as well as a complete vision of the tools required for the programmation and environmental protection.
The master gives a complete view of the tools required for the programming and maintanaince of the environment, the territory and the buildings.
The University intends to always be in line with the development of the national and european legislation. Therefore, in the light of the present and future regulatory development (ENAC, EU), the University has adapted the learning pathway of he Master with a view to prepare the candidate for the test on the ENAC portal, fully operational as of 1 July 2020, in order to obtain A1/A3 category piloting aptitude, and at the same time to issue all further skills related to the use of APRs and the environmental sensors with which they are equipped, which are essential for the professional use of these means for environmental protection and safety monitoring activities.
Admission
Applicants to the Master must have attained a Specialist Degree, a Master's Degree, and/or a Degree of the Old System, obtained at a University of the Italian Republic; as well as another equivalent Higher Institute, or a degree attained at an International University, provided that said Degree Title is legally recognized in Italy.
The candidates in possession of an acamic title obtained abroad must be in possession of the declaration of value of the aforementioned qualification, issued by the competent Italian diplomatic or consular representatives of the country in which they obtained the qualification.
All the aforementioned requirements must be demonstrated within the deadlines provided in the Academic Regulations, under penalty of non-admission to the Master's selection test.
Tuition
The annual tuition, without tax benefits, for the registration to the Master is € 5.000
Registration
Students wishing to enrol may request an appointment with the Orientation Office by calling +39 06 3400 6000
Internal Faculty
The internal Faculty is comprised of more than 70% of professors with over-five-year professional experience on the subject matter.
Scientific Director
Marco Di Fonzo
He attained a degree in Economics and Business and a Master in Economics and technology of information society.
Colonel of the Carabinieri Corps, commander of the Forest Fire Information Unit, official in charge of the national operations center and the person in charge of the Forest Fire Information Unit, national operations center; and of the centre for the development of investigative technologies at the State Forestry Corps.
Technical director of the Wildfire Simulator - training center of the State Forestry Corps - Castel Volturno (CE).
Member of the teaching staff of the State Forestry Corps, expert in the training of personnel specialised in the prevention and suppression of environmental crimes.
Correspondent of the Italian Academy of Forest Sciences
Director of training courses in geomatics, criminal analyst of the phenomena related to forest fires, expert techniques for the identification of wildfire trigger points - Carabinieri Corps.
Member of the teaching staff of the Pontificia Università Gregoriana since 2005, for subjects related to the protection of the environment and enhancement of the cultural heritage and landscape.
Scientific Director of the "Centro di ricerca sui sistemi aeromobili a pilotaggio remoto” at Link Campus University.
Member of the teaching staff of the Link Campus University since 2008, for subjects related to environmental safety and the employment of techniques to fight environmental crimes.
Scientific director and professor in academic courses of exponential leadership and Management of testing in the provision of goods and services related to TIC in the Public Administration.
Expert in the management and valorization of protected natural areas, President of the Park of the Appian Way (2004-2006).
Member of the Board of Directors of the Roman Section of "Italia nostra Onlus" since 2009; President between 2016 and 2021
National Vice President of Italia nostra Onlus between 2020 and 2022.
Current role: Colonel of the Carabinieri Corps - Commander of the National Wildfire Protection Unit at the Carabinieri Command for Forest Conservation; member of the Executive Committee of the Association Italia nostra onlus and President of the Section of Rome; Scientific Director of the "Centro di Ricerca “Geomatica e S.A.P.R.”; Director of the Master in Environmental Safety at Link Campus University.