Sustainable Water Management and Engineering at Hof University of Applied Sciences

About

Climate change and a growing world population are only two of many reasons why the requirements for a sustainable and resilient water management are getting ever more complex. New challenges and qualification requirements arise for engineers who today have to be managers as well. The new Masterâ€™s programme Sustainable Water Management and Engineering (MEng) is designed to meet these challenges and to qualify a new generation of engineers. The programme focuses on imparting key competences in management and engineering, flanked by sustainability and digitalisation. Based on the latest research in these specialist topics, students train their systematic thinking and communication skills. Teaching concept The Masterâ€™s programme is based on a hands-on, interdisciplinary concept. Current topics like sustainability, water risk management and water resource management are interconnected with classical technologies such as water treatment, sewage disposal and water circulation. Above all, the three dimensions of sustainability are considered: the economic efficiency, social responsibility and ecological compatibility. Theory and hands-on training are closely connected, e.g. in group projects at partner companies. Study excursions to pioneering water management facilities or to innovative technology companies as well as discussions with experts from research and industry form an important part of the Masterâ€™s programme. Your benefits After graduations, you will be able to do the following: identify and analyse current and future challenges in water management,Â develop appropriate solutions and implement and evaluate them in interdisciplinary teams. In addition, you benefit from the following: a unique Master's degree at the interface of technology and management a perfect interdisciplinary toolbox of knowledge and skills of engineering and business know-how development of your intercultural competence excellent career perspectives Career perspectives After graduation, you will have excellent career opportunities for leading positions in the water sector, both in Germany and abroad, such as the following opportunities: Management tasks in research and construction in the field of water management Leading positions in industry, public authorities, and medium-sized companies Development or research engineer for nature conservation and environmental protection Planning and consulting work in specialised engineering offices Activity as an expert and appraiser

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For admission in this Master's programme, you need to fulfil the following admission criteria: First degree from a recognised university with at least 210 credits according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) or an equivalent degree in engineering or natural sciences providing sufficient knowledge in environmental engineering, water technology and chemistry Sufficient knowledge in environmental engineering, water technology and chemistry means at least five credits (or their equivalent) were achieved in each of these areas Applicants with less than 210 credits (ECTS) will be accepted but have to gain the missing credits by either doing an internship (at least 20 weeks) as long as no internship was done during the Bachelorâ€™s degree or attending appropriate modules at Hof University (for applicants who already did an internship). For both alternatives, please calculate a fourth (extra) semester.