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Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development

Forestry System Transformatiοn (FSΤ)

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Ecosystem Sciences, Ecology, Management, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture & Forestry, Environmental Policy

Bioeconomy

M.Sc.

Degree

120

ECTS

No. of places

English only

Language

Winter semester: 01 May

Application Deadlines

2 Years (starting: Winter semester)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter semester
Mode of admission:: without admission restriction
Application:: uni-assist: students from all countries except for Germany
Study mode:: On campus

Program Video

Duration: 15:00 min

Everything you need to know about the M.Sc. in Forestry System Transformation (FST)

Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Become an expert in the field

The Forestry System Transformation M.Sc. develops leaders and transformers, skilled in sustainable forest ecosystem management, acting on the science-policy and science-business interface, and expert in innovative governance strategies for sustainable ecosystem services provision.

Acquire inter- and transdisciplinary knowledge

This Master's program integrates diverse knowledge fields like forest ecosystem management, ecological economics, policy, governance, innovation, and transformation, ensuring a comprehensive inter- and transdisciplinary education.

Intimate learning environment

Smaller class sizes in the program enhance personal interaction, student participation, and collaboration, while allowing teachers to provide individualized guidance.

Customize your studies with electives

The program offers elective modules and three possible areas of specialization, enabling students to tailor their study focus to align with personal interests, alongside essential compulsory courses.

Study in English

The program is exclusively taught in English, providing a comprehensive educational experience without requiring any knowledge of the German language.

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Course Description

The Master's degree program in Forestry System Transformation (FST) is a cutting-edge and interdisciplinary initiative designed for graduates in forestry, applied forestry, or environmental sciences. Launched in the winter semester of 2018/19 and recurring annually, this four-semester full-time program emphasizes a socio-economic approach to integrated forest ecosystem resource management.

In the context of the bioeconomy and "green growth," the FST program aims to revolutionize forest ecosystem cultivation by introducing innovative political and economic instruments. It seeks to sustainably support the broad spectrum of forest ecosystem goods and services, focusing on often overlooked aspects like protection functions, recreation, and health benefits.

Students delve into analyzing ecosystem functions from a socio-economic and innovative perspective, preparing them for decision-making at various levels, from company strategies to international policy agendas. The curriculum covers topics such as new forest management approaches, economic strategies for cultivating forest goods and services, governance and political management, and innovations in forestry and environmental governance.

Graduates emerge equipped with the skills to address evolving challenges in forest resource use, initiating change processes and critically examining market, state, and network-based solution strategies. The program's transdisciplinary nature fosters a holistic understanding of forestry, positioning graduates as agents of change in the dynamic landscape of sustainable resource management.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Career Prospects

This program is designed for graduates with backgrounds in agriculture, forestry, environmental sciences, nature conservation, and resource economics. It's also suitable for those with related degrees in social-ecological systems research. Applicants from diverse fields with an interest in sustainable natural resource management are encouraged to apply.

Special Program Features

Balanced learning approach

Guided and independent learning is a strategy employed by at FST. While initial semesters focus on guided skills and knowledge development, the last two terms focus on independent research.

Idyllic Learning in "Forest City"

Eberswalde, the "forest city," combines historical charm with natural beauty, offering a tranquil yet stimulating educational setting, just a short trip from Berlin's vibrant urban scene.

Sharpen your soft skills

The program hones vital soft skills such as decision-making in resource management, communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution, essential for international and interdisciplinary projects.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in “Forestry System Transformatiοn (FSΤ)” are:

Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degrее

Proof of a first professional university degree (Bachelor or Master) with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters and a scope of at least 180 ECTS credits.

The consecutive Master's degree programme builds on the Bachelor's degree programmes "International Forest Ecosystem Management" (B.Sc.) and "Forestry" (B.Sc.) and is also suitable for applicants of other Bachelor's degree programmes related to (forest) ecosystems/sustainable natural resource management and social-ecological systems research. This includes, in particular, degree programmes in the following disciplines:

Agriculture and forestry, agricultural and forest sciences;
Nature conservation, environmental sciences (except environmental engineering);
Environmental and resource economics
Teacher training in the above-mentioned fields of science, provided that both teaching subjects are from the above-mentioned fields of scienсе.

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