Natural Resources Management and Development (Master's program)
Global population, economic growth and on-going environmental deterioration put increasing pressure on the existing natural systems. Their ability to provide renewable resources such as food, water and energy is at risk and waning. This calls for specialists and leadership in order to develop and employ managerial, economical, governance, and technical solutions.
Career Prospects
- Excellent career opportunities in international cooperation and development assistance
- Working for national and international companies in the expanding business sector of natural resources management
- Leadership positions in the public and private sector
- Become part of a network of excellence on natural resources management
At a Glance
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Program | Natural Resources Management and Development |
| Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
| Type of program | Full-time program |
| Beginning of program | Winter semester |
| Program duration | 4 semesters |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Campus | Deutz Campus |
| Restricted admission | No |
First Semester Information
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Information for Students
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Profile
The Master's program is application-oriented. The aim is to educate experts in the field of natural resources management. This requires a diversification of their knowledge and leads to the capability of cross-linked thinking. The answer to complex environment related problems requires economic and managerial competencies more than classical technical knowledge.
The consolidation of different disciplines does not only have a methodological dimension but also a cultural and a human one since interdisciplinary team work requires capacities of sharing knowledge and effective communication.
Therefore, the study objectives are focused on
- Achieving a consistent and fundamental understanding of natural and social systems as a basis for the sustainable management of renewable natural resources
- Defining and analyzing the risks and problems related to inadequate resource uses (land use, overconsumption)
- Selecting and applying the appropriate analytical tools, proper policies and management measures in a given economic, cultural, legal and environmental context on national to local scales
- Selecting and applying the available resources allocation mechanisms (economic, spatial and strategic planning, political negotiations) in a problem-solving/oriented manner
- Managing projects and processes related to natural resources management;
- communicating effectively in multi-stakeholder, intercultural environments with all strata of society
The Master Program is offered in two lines
Single Degree Master's Program NRM International:
The two year program is held in Germany. During the third semester of study students have the opportunity to study abroad at international partner universities (Cooperation partners of TH Köln).
Environment and Resources Management (ENREM, Double Degree)
Double Degree Master's Program in cooperation with Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Mexico (ENREM):
The two year Double-Degree Master's Program (to be known as "Environment and Resources Management – ENREM") is building on the two accredited master programs of the cooperating universities in Mexico and in Germany with Spanish and English as languages of instruction. The first two semesters take place in Mexico and the third semester in Germany. The fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis with focus on the Latin American and Caribbean Region.
