Knowledge and understanding
The Master of Science Programme in Environmental and Resource Management provide knowledge which, in the field of the technological/natural sciences and the social sciences and the connection between these two sciences, is based on the highest international research.
The MSc in Environmental and Resource Management is able to understand and, on a scientific basis, to reflect on this knowledge and identify relevant scientific issues.
Skills
A MSc in Environmental and Resource Management can, in a qualified way, select and apply scientific methodologies and theories for models and theories within social and natural sciences and technology for obtaining knowledge to understand and analyse complex environmental and resource problems and to find balanced and sustainable solutions.
The MSc can set up new models for analysis and problem solution on the basis of the performed analyses. The MSc is able to communicate his or her knowledge and can discuss professional and scientific issues with colleagues, management, and the surrounding society.
Competences
An MSc in Environmental and Resource Management can, in fields where knowledge of social conditions as well as nature and technology is demanded, manage work and development situations that are complex, unpredictable and require new solutions and independently initiate and implement professional and interdisciplinary cooperation and take on professional responsibility.
The MSc is able to independently take responsibility for own professional development and specialisation.
The MSc programme in Environmental and Resource Management equips the student with competences to take on positions in national and international firms and organizations and in local, regional and national public institutions.
When you work with different academic challenges and tools, you acquire general academic competences.
Often it is not the product that’s being evaluated, but your capacity to be critical about the process you have gone through, and how you have approached the challenges during the process to the product.
What are my general academic competences?
Through your programme you’ll acquire among others the following general academic competences:
- Being able to isolate, define and analyze a professional problem by using relevant theories and methods
- Being able to systematize complex knowledge and data and select and prioritize that which is important for the subject matter
- Being able to critically assess the various theories and methods in the academic field
- Being able to apply concepts precisely and consistently and being able to engage in dialogue and argue on a basic theoretical foundation
- Being able to critically assess sources and document them
- Being able to convey professional problems and solutions in a way that make them relevant and understandable to various segments
- Being able to handle complex and development-oriented situations and cooperate and being able to both give and accept constructive criticism
- Being able to work independently, disciplined, structured and goal-oriented, and keep deadlines and formalities
Read more about your general academic competences in your curriculum.