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Forest and Nature Management

Through subjects such as biology, economics and communications you will gain broad knowledge of the sustainable management of natural resources. You will learn how to take all aspects of long-term planning into consideration. Besides knowledge of, for example, ecology and natural resource economics, you will learn about the local community's interests. As a graduate you can find jobs in areas such as the management and operation of public and private forests and natural areas.

Through subjects such as biology, economics and communications you will gain broad knowledge of the sustainable management of natural resources.

You will learn how to take all aspects of long-term planning into consideration. Besides knowledge of, for example, ecology and natural resource economics, you will learn about the local community's interests.

As a graduate you can find jobs in areas such as the management and operation of public and private forests and natural areas.

Facts

Name: Forest and Nature Management

Type: MSc Programme

Duration: 2 years

European transfer credits: 120 ECTS

Language: English

About the Programme

This English language program in forest and nature management covers the planning and management of forests and nature areas from a sustainable perspective.

You will learn to combine biology, economics and long-term planning. You will be able to analyze and plan forest management while taking nature, society and economic interests into account.

Compulsory courses include subjects from science, social science and humanities. There are a total of six compulsory courses, one of which must be chosen from two possibilities.

  • Ecology and Management of Forests and Other Semi-natural Terrestrial Ecosystems. You will learn about the functions of forests and nature. Theory is mixed with practice by studying nature and forest areas, and completing a project assignment on the operation of a specific area.
  • Applied Forest and Natural Resource Economics. You learn about the economic logic and theory which can be used to assess long-term investments and find the best financial solutions.
  • Natural Resource Sampling and Modeling is all about collecting and processing data in a statistically sound manner. You also learn how to develop and use mathematical models of the complex systems the course covers.
  • Conflict Management is a discipline where you learn to act in and analyze conflict situations. You start with the fundamentals of conflict and negotiation theory, and learn to apply theory to current natural and environmental conflicts that involve many players and differences of professional opinions, emotions and values.
  • Project Management and Innovation, Strategy and Leadership are two courses of which you must take one. The courses enable you to make strategic decisions in collaboration with others. Subjects covered are personal interaction in an organization, project management, and communication and decision making.
  • Sustainable Forest and Natural Resource Management is the final subject and aims to bring together the other courses - ecology, economy and people. Work is project oriented towards the long-term use of forests and nature by people. You will draw up concrete plans for the management of specific areas according to their biology, the owner's objective, project finances and local community interests.

You can personalize your degree by following elective courses at KU or other universities in Denmark and abroad.

Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. See the menu to the right for contact information. Apply directly at the university.

Admission

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

Educational Institutions

You can study Forest and Nature Management in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen University

At the Copenhagen University Forest and Nature Management can be studied as a 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the Programme at www.ku.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

http://my.studyindenmark.dk