Sustainable Resource Management
M.Sc.
Overview
Natural resources, such as soil, water, air or biological diversity, constitute the essential foundations of human life and economic activity. Their consumption is rapidly increasing worldwide, a process further intensified by global trends, such as population and economic growth. This results in increasing pressure on all natural resources, accompanied by yet more environmental problems. Moreover, rivalries and conflicting interests increasingly develop over the use of resources that are continuously becoming more and more scarce. This also leads with increasing frequency to international tensions, the comprehensive and lasting solution to which currently poses one of the greatest challenges to humanity.
The international master's program in Sustainable Resource Management addresses these challenges while taking into consideration their social, economic and ecological dimensions. As such, the focus lies on conveying suitable methods of analysis and management. At the same time, the development of specialist and personal competences in an intercultural context remains to the fore.
With eight available areas of specialization (Science Topics), the program offers a large degree of freedom when creating an individual competency profile. The available areas of focus include:
- Management and Protection of Forest Ecosystems
- Wildlife and Protected Area Management
- Landscape Management
- Renewable Resources
- Climate, Air and Water
- Soils and Soil Management
- Material and Waste Management
- Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains
Which further expertise and skills will I acquire?
An advanced knowledge of relevant scientific methods of analysis and management enables graduates to independently handle complex tasks in connection with natural resources. As a graduate, you can analyze and assess the effects of human activities on natural resources. On the basis of the results, you conceive strategies for handling these resources responsibly, and apply these strategies. You understand the principles of sustainable activities and are conscious of the ecological, economic and socio-political significance of natural resources.
Moreover, independent of your choice of specialist areas, you have at your disposal a comprehensive specialist knowledge of Management and Protection of Forest Ecosystems | Wildlife and Protected Area Management | Landscape Management | Renewable Resources | Climate, Air and Water | Soils and Soil Management | Material and Waste Management | Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains.
Which professional opportunities can I take up with this qualification?
Upon completing the international master's program in Sustainable Resource Management, opportunities arise in the context of managerial roles in companies as well as in national and international government, and non-governmental, organizations. Environmental consultancy and environmental information services offer further possible fields of professional activity, as do ecosystem conservation and research sectors.
Structure
The program consists of a core area with six obligatory required modules, eight Science Topics, from which students choose modules worth 30 credits, , as well as elective modules (15 credits).
The required modules in the first semester impart the fundamental competencies of resource management and constitute the basis for specialization within the discipline.
In the second and third semesters, core competencies are complemented by elective modules from the Science Topics and by a mandatory 8-week internship. In the fourth semester, the master's thesis constitutes the conclusion of the degree.
Costs
Tuition
HK$64,898.24
(international)
HK$0.00
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school or department determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its master’s degree program.
In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your bachelor's program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.
Language requirements
TOEFL
88