The Master’s Degree consists of 60 ECTS* (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits. The programme is structured as follows:
On-campus period from 15th April to 30th June 2024 (presence required) related to the contents of eleven subjects (clustered into 3 sections). It will be given in English, French and Spanish with simultaneous interpretation thanks to the external funding from WABILED programme.
Research period (presence not required), in which students will perform research tasks in preparation for the final Master’s Thesis.

On-campus credits: 44 ECTS credits will be taught at the Antonio Machado Site of the International University of Andalusia for 11 weeks from Monday to Friday, in morning and afternoon sessions. Monitoring and assessment will consist of weekly individual and/or group tests on the covered contents.

Virtual period: from 1st February to 30th September 2024. The UNIA Virtual Platform will provide further learning experience and various practical activities on the course content.
Research period: 16 ECTS credits will be given for supervised research activities leading to the presentation of a Master´s Thesis.

To obtain the Master’s Degree issued by the International University of Andalusia, participants must first pass the on-campus period, subsequently prepare, and submit a Master’s Thesis. The thesis must be completed and approved within the deadlines set by the University (1st October 2024-first call or 1st April 2025 final call). Students who fail to meet this requirement must register and pay again for the 16 research credits in the next edition of the Master’s programme.

• Subject 1: “Biodiversity and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild fauna and flora (CITES): Introduction”
15-21 April 2024

• Subject 2: “CITES: General aspects”
22-28 April 2024

• Subject 3: “Implementation of CITES: Part I Administrative aspects”
29 April-5 May 2024

• Subject 4: “Implementation of CITES: Part II Administrative aspects”
6-12 May 2024

• Subject 5: “Animal Species regulated by CITES”
13-19 May 2024

• Subject 6: “Management of fauna”
20-26 May 2024

• Subject 7: “Plant species regulated by CITES”
27 May -2 June 2024

• Subject 8: “Applications of Geographic Information Systems for species management”
3–9 June 2024

• Subject 9: “Implementation of CITES: Scientific aspects – Non-detriment findings for fauna”
10-16 June 2024

• Subject 10: “Implementation of CITES: Scientific aspects – Non-detriment findings for flora”
17-23 June 2024

• Subject 11: “Techniques for identification and control of species in international trade”
24-30 June 2024