Programme specification for the “Ethics and responsible production and trade of tropical forest products and services” specialisation 
 
The main educational aims of the programme are:
- to graduate individuals who have a thorough understanding of the main theoretical concepts,  international framework and practical tools related to ethics in forestry, who are able to apply them to the  marketing of tropical forest products and services, and who understand the potentialities and  consequences of promoting a responsible use of forest resources worldwide;
- to develop students' intellectual, practical, critical capacity, information and communication, interpersonal / teamwork, self management and professional development skills in relation to ethics in tropical forestry and to social and environmental responsibility applied to organizations, both public and private, involved in the forestry sector;
- to equip students for a career in an innovative field of work: ethics in forestry. The students will acquire  personal and professional skills with special reference to responsible trade and use of tropical forest  products and societal marketing instruments. The growing focus on CSR, environmental communication, public participation and good governance in decision-making related to environment and social aspects  of forestry is leading to a growing demand for professionals and experts in this field. 

To better understand the Padova Modules' contents, have a look at the teaching material 2007-2008 (links provided at the end of each single Module - see below)