Management natürlicher Ressourcen (Master of Science (M.Sc.) – 120 LP)

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Charakteristik und Ziele

The master’s programme in Management natürlicher Ressourcen (hereinafter Management of Natural Resources) at Halle University is a 2-year degree programme with the following main characteristics:

• Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scientific approach

• Getting in-depth knowledge of procedures, theories, methods, processes and issues of the environmental compartments water, soil and plants

• Qualification for scientific work, for scientifically sound judgement, for an objective analysis of scientific research results and for responsible action in professional and social contexts

• Focus on the recognition and analysis of connected relations and the ability for holistic and integrative reasoning

• Training of soft skills (e.g. team player capabilities, problem-oriented thinking and work)

• Strong reference to practical work

• Research and professionally oriented work

• Project work (regional and/or international)

Berufsperspektiven

The MSc Management of Natural Resources is the second qualifying degree for carrying out complex scientific work in research and professional settings. The study programme enables students to acquire competences that are prerequisites for objective-oriented and successful action in profession. It also qualifies for PhD positions.

The interdisciplinary and joint study programme of geosciences and agricultural sciences qualifies students on a scientific basis for specific fields of activity and professions (e.g. environmental, spatial and landscape planning). The study programme focuses on the requirements for the protection of water, soil and nature. It provides the basics for practice-oriented activities as well as for scientific work in research centres, universities, consultancies, agencies and authorities.

Depending on the choice of elective modules, the programme qualifies students for the following sectors: Universities and research institutes, scientific and economic service sector on a national or international level such as in authorities and agencies, consulting and engineering offices as well as industry.

Akkreditierung

The MSc Management of Natural Resources is accredited. For more information, please visit the website of the Accreditation Council.

Struktur des Studiums

The study programme is structured as follows:

• Compulsory modules (30 CP)
• Elective modules (60 CP)
• Master's thesis (30 CP)

Studieninhalt

Compulsory modules (60 CP)

The 6 compulsory modules are all held in English on request and focus on:

1. The special knowledge on the main topics of the study programme: water, soil and plants (1 module each)
2. Methods (3 modules)

Elective modules (60 CP)

The elective modules focus on the compartments allowing you to choose your specialisation. In the first three semesters you may choose 2/3 of your modules from a broad range of electives taught in both English and German that reflect your personal interests. Some of the elective modules are only taught in German. The last semester is dedicated to your master’s thesis.

> PDF version of this table in German

The content, learning objectives, workload, requirements and prerequisites of specific modules are published in the module catalogue (German version) and the study and examination regulations (in German only). 

English versions available upon request. Please contact the Geo Study Office: studienbuero@geo.uni-halle.de

Studienabschluss

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Zulassungsvoraussetzungen

***Note: The contents may be subject to change.***

Applicants for the MSc Management of Natural Resources must

• hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in natural resources management or a comparable natural science field and

• prove good knowledge of written and spoken English.

A study programme is comparable if

• at least 20 ECTS have been obtained in foundation courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology and

• at least 60 ECTS have been obtained in foundation courses of other natural sciences, e.g. agricultural sciences, geology, geography or geoecology and

• at least 10 ECTS have been obtained in advanced courses in the fields of water, soil and plants.

Decisions on comparability are made by the examination board on the basis of the transcript of records submitted.

Applicants must prove their English language proficiency by submitting either TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, Unicert II, German Abitur or an equivalent internationally recognised language certificate attesting level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). However, proof of language proficiency is not required if the first degree was obtained in a study programme taught in English.

Important note: The MSc Management of Natural Resources is a bilingual study programme (English/German). Therefore, international applicants must additionally prove their German language proficiency for studies. For more detailed information on German language requirements for university, see here.

Admission to the study programme may be subject to conditions. In case of deficits in the comparable undergraduate programme, you may be obliged to catch up on a maximum of 3 modules of the B.Sc. Management natürlicher Ressourcen (in German) before registering for the master’s thesis. However, the additional workload resulting from the imposed bachelor's modules is not part of the master's programme.

This chapter consists of excerpts roughly translated into English. Only the study and examination regulations are legally binding.

For information in German, see here.

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