Sustainable Resource Management

Soil, water, air, and biodiversity are the basis of our security and prosperity; unsustainable use of natural resources poses existential dangers. Students of the English-taught Master’s degree program Sustainable Resource Management (M.Sc.) therefore learn to develop and implement strategies for ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable resource management. The degree program is highly interdisciplinary. It combines natural sciences with sustainability theories, management strategies, and social science perspectives. Students learn to analyze and evaluate production chains, material flow systems, technical processes, and human actions in terms of their sustainability. They acquire the necessary skills to identify interest groups, understand conflicting goals, and develop and implement appropriate solutions. Depending on their interests and talents, they can specialize in the areas of Climate, Air and Water, Economic and Political Dimensionsof Sustainability, Landscape Management, Management and Protection of Forest Ecosystems, Material and Waste Management, Renewable Resources, Soils and Soil Management, Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Products, or Wildlife and Protected Area Management. A compulsory eight-week work placement promotes the transfer into practice. Graduates of the degree program are innovative and analytically sharp-minded generalists in sustainable resource management. They are able to develop and implement comprehensive, scalable, and resilient solutions for the sustainable management of natural resources. This makes them just as well qualified to continue their academic work as part of a doctoral thesis as they are for responsible positions in large companies, environmental consulting, national and international non-governmental organizations, or public administration. For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation: Degree program documentation for the Master’s program in Sustainable Resource Management Program structure The four-semester Master’s program consists of compulsory modules (20 credits), elective modules (70 credits), and a Master’s thesis (30 credits). The first semester consists of four compulsory basic modules to bring all students to the same well-founded level of knowledge, to impart basic skills, and to facilitate entry into the degree program for international students. In addition, you choose your first elective modules. During your studies, you will choose elective modules out of nine science topics . In each science topic we have at least four elective modules (5–6 credits each) and you have to earn at least 45 credits in total from the science topics. You can choose from the following topics: Climate, Air and Water Economic and Political Dimensions of Sustainability Landscape Management Management and Protection of Forest Ecosystems Material and Waste Management Renewable Resources Soils and Soil Management Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Products Wildlife and Protected Area Management By choosing modules from the nine Science Topics, you create your own individual profile. In addition, you can take further free elective modules, which you can choose from a wide range of subjects according to your own interests and preferences (up to 25 credits). The free elective modules also include a general education subject (e.g. language courses) or a professional internship of at least seven weeks in the field of resource management. During the internship, you can gain valuable initial experience, get an insight into the wide range of employment opportunities in your subject area and make contact with potential employers. You can complete the internship in Germany or abroad. In order to receive your 10 credits for the internship, you are required to write an internship report. In the fourth semester, you will complete your studies by writing a Master’s thesis. In detail: Overview Degree Program Structure (PDF 126 KB) Module Catalog: Description of Program Content (German) Language of instruction Required language skills for admission: You need sufficient English language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your English language skills . You can also prove your language competencies if you have taken examinations worth at least 60 ECTS in English-language examination modules in the undergraduate degree program or if English was the language of instruction in the undergraduate degree program. This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center. Language of instruction: The language of instruction for this program is English. Information on study organization Contact Examination Board see degree program website , section „Examination matters“ Contact BAföG confirmations bafoeg.co spam prevention @ls.tum.de Information on exams Information on studying abroad Information on internships Fees for the program The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 4,000 euros per semester . Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here. Please note: The semester fee as a contribution to the student union must be paid additionally. It varies depending on where you are studying. You can find all information on the semester fee here. Academic Regulations:

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