Master of Science in Governance of Risk and Resources

Heidelberg University

Germany, Heidelberg

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Heidelberg University

Germany , Heidelberg

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Heidelberg

Program Language

English

Spanish

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2021

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Duration 1.5 year(s)

Next Intake February-2021

Master of Science in Governance of Risk and Resources

About

The Master of Science in Governance of Risk and Resources imparts knowledge about problem-oriented interrelations between humans and nature and focuses on the government and management of risks and resources. It is an interdisciplinary study programme that brings together scientific, economic and sociological issues. The courses in the module "Theory and Environmental Policy" teach different theoretical and conceptual relationships between society and environment. Effects of environmental change in society are highlighted. The module "Governance of Risks" introduces theoretical concepts related to hazards management. The objective is to generate knowledge of scientific methods for risk assessment, modelling its natural, economic and political aspects. The module "Governance of Resources" provides an analytical framework for tackling the economic, political and environmental points of view of resource management. A central part of the Master's programme is dedicated to the practical use of knowledge. Courses in qualitative and quantitative data surveying and analysis as well as applied courses for geographical information systems are combined with problem-oriented guided fieldwork.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

(1) Certificate of high school approval/secondary school completion (2) Bachelor's degree certificate (with 210 ECTS or more obtained) (or a professional qualification equivalent to a university degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, University of Chile or Heidelberg University, obtained from a university recognised by the Chilean State, or in the case of foreign institutions by the government of the country), which should have been granted in any of these areas: geography, geology, economics, agronomy, engineering, political science, law or other (3) Record of corresponding grades for undergraduate courses (or equivalent) (4) Proof of excellent knowledge of Spanish (see below) (5) Letter of motivation (6) Two letters of recommendation (7) Curriculum vitae (8) Other university degrees that may be relevant