Diploma in Natural Resources and Ecotourism

Duration : 01 year

Course Fee : LKR 44,000/=

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.

Admission

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