Programme components

The MSc programme in Natural Resources Management is a 2 years of full-time study (120 ECTS credits). The first and second semesters consist of 4 compulsary courses. One of them is a scientific seminar, RFEL3080 Scientific Seminars, which is running through all the 4 semesters. There are also a number of elective courses, which gives options to fit background and interests for the student throughout the studies.

The Master thesis (60 ECTS credit) is to be planned and started already in the first semester and has to be completed in semester 4. The thesis work will as far as possible be intergrated in ongoing research projects at their respectively department according to the field of study. The content of the thesis should fullfill an academic level appropriate to master level course. A project proposal in the form of a written outline of the thesis should be submitted within 15 October. By then the student will also have to sign an agreement about the thesis, the education plan and the supervising at the respectively departement. An individual supervisor will be assigned in semester 1, who will be responsible for supervising the Master thesis.

Field work: After the first year of studies, during the period of mid June to mid August, candidates may be given the opportunity to go back to their home countries to do field work if this is necessary for the completion of their thesis. Students who are supported by the Quota Programme are awarded an extra grant to cover field-trip expenses, while other students will have to finance the field-trip themselves. In some cases there could be specially project allowances.

Examples of Master’s thesis in Natural Resources Management

  • Wildlife-livestock Land Use Conflict, a case study in Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia

  • Biodiversity Conservation and Resource Utilization: Conflict between Wildlife Management and Local Stake holders and its Fate to Migratory birds. In southern great rift valley of Ethiopia, Abiyata Shala Lakes National Park

  • Eco tourism and local sustainable development in Singapore? A Case study of: Pulau Ubin Island, Singapore

  • Downstream Impact of Hydropower Dams on the Livelihood Changes of Local Inhabitants

  • In what way does the personal background of a caseworker influence natural resource management decisions?

  • Research on perceptions and attitudes of local communities towards forest management: A case study in Takoradi Forest District

  • Elemental Composition of moose dietary plants

  • Management of protected areas in Europa and Africa. Do the differences in management regime result in different conflict types and - levels?