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Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences

International Management of Forеst Industriеs

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Business Administration, Environmental Science, Industrial Management, Conservation Management, Management & Consulting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Information Management, Agriculture & Forestry, International Management, Management

M.Sc.

Degree

ECTS

English & German

Language

Winter semester: 15 Jul

Summer semester: 15 Jan

Application Deadlines

1.5 Years (starting: Both semesters)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Both semesters
Mode of admission:: without admission restriction
Application:: directly at University
Study mode:: Blended learning

Program Video

Duration: 02:00 min

University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf

Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Become an expert in Forest Industries

This master’s program offers the unique opportunity of studying and working with managing the forest industry and related economic areas. Graduates explore subjects such as sustainable use of wood, supply chain management, land use, and climate change, among many others! By developing your ability to structure, process, and decide on complex issues, you will set yourself apart not only in your professional career but also in life.

Career opportunities all around the world

The master's degree in International Management of Forest Industries is designed to graduate economic and internationally-oriented professionals capable of responding to the ongoing globalization in the forest and timber industry. This allows graduates to enjoy excellent job prospects, such as management functions in primary forest operations worldwide and international corporations in the timber industry, consultancy organizations, research & development, and many more!

Learn from the industry

The Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences is famously in close cooperation with industrial companies from Germany and abroad. This means that the program is designed in collaboration with leading experts in the field, so students can be sure that they'll be learning the most up-to-date skills and techniques that are in high demand in the industry, such as management of value creation processes, and the global markets of woods.

Expand your professional network

Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences constantly incentivizes its students to go beyond the university’s walls. In numerous modules, within the framework of case studies, guest lectures, and group work, students receive direct contact with representatives from practice and research from partner companies in the forestry and timber industries.

Obtain international orientation in Switzerland

Students obtain a joint double degree master's degree, as the International Management of Forest Industries course is designed and implemented together with the Swiss University of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL) in Zollikofen.

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Course Description

The Master in International Management of Forest Industries is designed to deepen the qualifications of anyone interested in this field of management. Students learn how to contribute to sustainable solutions to future challenges in the forestry and timber industry. After completing the program, graduates are ready to fill management positions in companies in the forestry and timber industry in an international environment.

Curriculum

The M.Sc. in International Management of Forrest Industries comprises a total of 90 ECTS credit points. ECTS points are credit points acquired under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. To obtain one ECTS credit point, a student has to complete an estimated 30 hours of work. The modules are as follows:

Economic Planning & Management in Forest Industries
Cost Management & Controlling
Law for Leaders
Information Management
International Timber Trade
Electives modules
Knowledge Management & Sharing in Agriculture and Forestry
Integrated Natural Resources Management & Climate Change
Logistics, Supply Chain & Network Management
Consumer Behavior, Markets & Trade
International Forestry & Forest Industry
Current Topics in Applied Agricultural & Forest Research (International Forest Engineering)
Master’s thesis

Special Program Features

Accreditations

ASIIN

The Accreditation Agency for Study Programs in Engineering Sciences, Computer Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics is a non-profit association located in Düsseldorf that works nationally and internationally for recognition, comparability and quality control (accreditation) of Bachelor's and Master's programs.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in “International Management of Forеst Industriеs” are:

Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degrее

Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:

Forestry
Timber Industry
Management of Renewable Energies

Min ECTS points required:

Should applicants submit a university degree certificate for which fewer than 210 ECTS but at least 180 ECTS were awarded, or which has been deemed equivalent to this number of ECTS, the missing ECTS must by evidenced in order to pass the master's examination. This will extend the duration of studies to 4 semesters (120 ECTS).

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

CEFR English

min B2

German

CEFR German

min A1

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Additional information:

International students, whose native language is not German, must provide evidence of German language skills at A1 level until the end of studies.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with Previous Degree from

Winter Semester
(starting: October)

Summer Semester
(starting: April)

Germany

Winter Semester: -

Summer Semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter Semester: -

Summer Semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter Semester: -

Summer Semester: -

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:

without admission restriction

Admission Test/Interview:

None

Application:

directly at University

Application Fee:

none

Application Documents

Copy of first University-level Degrее

Transcript of Reсοrds

English Language Certifiсatе → Language Requirements

German Language Certifiсatе → Language Requirements

Preliminary Review Documentation frοm uni-assist (VРD)

If you have a degree from abroad, you need a "Vorprüfungsdokumentation" (VPD) from uni-assist to apply for the International Management of Forest Industries degree program. Submitting a uni-assist test report is not enοugh!

Testimonials

Following the bachelor's degree in forest engineering, the internationally oriented master's degree not only expanded my perspectives and insights into the forest and timber industry. A comprehensive understanding of strategic, economic, ecological, and social relationships is essential in a globalized and dynamic sector.
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Further Information

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Contact Person for International Students

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