Environment and Resources Management (ENREM) with Focus on the Latin American Region (Double Degree)

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
 
StudyQA ranking:3582 Duration:2 years

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The basic concept of the ENREM Master's programme is building on the two accredited Master's programmes of the cooperating universities: the "Multidisciplinary Postgraduate Programme for Environmental Sciences - PMPCA" at UASLP (Mexico) and the Master's programme "Natural and Resources Management and Development" (NRM) at TH Köln (Germany).

The ENREM Master's programme focus is towards environmental, resources and development topics while still allowing synergies with the other Master's courses Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and Renewable Energy Management (REM) at ITT-TH Köln.

The curriculum is a systematic combination of both university programmes, based on mutual recognition of the modules.

Structure of the programme:
  • First semester: basic modules (Environmental Problems and Management, Sustainable Development, Ecology, Statistics)
  • Second and third semesters: mandatory modules (Multidisciplinary Team Project, Project Implementation, Environmental Economics, Project and Business Management, Preparation of the Master's Thesis) and elective modules from the area of competence "Natural Resources Management" and from the "Methods and Tools", which provide the in-depth knowledge necessary for preparation of the thesis research.
  • Fourth semester: field research abroad (up to three months), Master's thesis, and colloquium either at UASLP or at TH Köln.

Examples of electives: Urban and Community Based Management, Ecological and Social Risks, Water-Energy-Food Security Nexus, Environmental Education, Prevention and Control, Food Security, Climate Change, Ecology of Crops Production,etc.

The practice-oriented and intercultural character of the programme will be supported by didactic elements such as group work, problem-based learning methods, and field trips to relevant project sites.

Educational organisation

The Master's programme starts in the winter semester of each academic year.
The mobility concept of the programme begins with the first year in Mexico, the third semester takes place in Germany and the last semester is exclusively for the development of the Master's thesis project either in Germany, Mexico or another Latin American country depending on the thesis topic.

Study abroad unit(s)

First and second semesters in Mexico (UASLP)
Third semester in Germany (TH Köln)
Fourth semester in Mexico, another Latin American country or Germany

Internships

Internships are supported in development cooperation institutions and private sector companies.

Forms of assessment

Written exams, seminar papers, oral presentations, posters, group work

Course objectives

The aim is to qualify experts in the field of environmental and natural resources management in the international context - especially in the context of German-Latin American cooperation. The graduates from the programme are able to analyse and solve complex environmental problems in their specific socio-cultural and political contexts, given the technical and economic potentials of both regions. The programme equips the students with solid intercultural, language (Spanish, English and German), communication skills, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

The Master's programme prepare the graduates for a wide array of attractive positions, with career perspectives working with a high international mindset in the fields of planning, project implementation, and evaluation either for:
  • a professional career: preparing students for an employment in an industry, the public institutions, and ODA (both public and third sector) working in the field of environment and resources management usually with an interdisciplinary and international market orientation, or
  • research: leading to a PhD study and later employment at a university or research centre.

Language requirements

  • English language proficiency (TOEFL pbt 550 points, TOEFL cbt 213 points, TOEFL ibt 79 points; IELTS Band 6; TOEIC 750) for all participants
  • Spanish language proficiency (applies to applicants who are not native speakers of Spanish)
  • Basic knowledge of the German language for Mexican and Latin American candidates is an advantage, but not mandatory

Academic requirements

In order to be admitted to the Master's programme, candidates must fulfil the following criteria:
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant to environmental management: natural sciences, engineering, agriculture, economics, or social sciences
  • A relation to environmental management, either through previous studies or professional experience
  • An average grade of minimum 8.0 in the Mexican grading system or an equivalent is required
  • Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL (PBT 550, CBT: 213, iBT: 79); IELTS Band 6.0; or TOEIC 750
  • Proficiency in Spanish for German students (exam, certificate, or experience abroad in a Spanish-speaking country).

Information about the application process, required documents and application forms is available at: http://www.enrem-master.info

Enrolment fees

The fee of about 250 EUR per semester includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Costs of living

The costs of living for your stay largely depend on your personal needs. When planning your stay, you should calculate monthly costs of approximately 700-800 EUR.

Job opportunities

Taking on a part-time job while studying has lots of benefits. Students can make some extra money, gain valuable professional experience, and might take a first step up on the career ladder.
Whether and how long you are allowed to work during semester breaks is determined by your immigration office. The provisions applying to your specific case will be stated in your residence permit. To find out about these provisions, we recommend you make an inquiry at the immigration office during your first visit. International students from countries that are not member states of the EU, the EEA, or Switzerland are normally permitted to work 120 full or 240 half days per year if they are in possession of a valid residence permit for Germany.
TH Köln can assist you in finding a job that suits your profile and interests. Our Career Service and our Nebenjobservice (Part-Time Job Service) offer comprehensive counselling and specific information events on all aspects related to part-time jobs.
Please be aware that the level of your German language skills will strongly affect your chances of finding a part-time job, as German is the language of communication in Germany.

Funding opportunities within the university

TH Köln as well as other institutions offer different scholarships for international students such as the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship. Recipients receive approx. 300 EUR per month.
https://www.th-koeln.de/en/international_office/deutschland-stipendium-scholarship---information-for-students_9164.php

Arrival support

The student services staff of both universities provides advice to the students, starting during the pre-application process (e.g., answers to general questions about the study, application, or documents) and at arrival in both countries (bureaucratic processes, including application for residence at the registration office, opening bank accounts, visa issues, insurance, and finding accommodation) and also organises cultural and social events (e.g., country presentations).

Services and support for international students

TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences - follows the National Code of Conduct on Foreign Students at German Universities established by the German Rectors' Conference (HRK).
The International Office provides advice and support for international students on all aspects related to studying at TH Köln. The International Office accompanies your stay at our university with a variety of programmes and events and invites you to become a part of our international community (e.g., mentoring programmes for new first semester students, TH Köln Buddy programme KARIBU, or Language Partnership programme).
Every semester, the International Office organises a semester programme including exciting cultural events to connect German and international students as well as activities to jointly discover different aspects of Cologne (e.g., a guided tour of Cologne, trips to museums and theatres, or a semester trip to the German capital Berlin).

Accommodation

Boasting a population of slightly more than one million, Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest metropolis - a highly attractive one on top of that. The increasing influx of people can make the search for adequate accommodation quite difficult. Dozens of apartment hunters often compete for a single apartment. That is why the International Office strongly recommends that you start looking for a place to live as soon as possible.
The fierce competition on the housing market has resulted in above-market rents - particularly in proximity of the city centre. We therefore encourage you to be flexible: try to look for apartments outside the centre, as you will encounter less competition and lower rents.
Student dormitories
Cologne's most convenient and economical housing option is often a student dormitory. Kölner Studierendenwerk operates 86 student dorms offering roughly 4,700 rooms. Please be aware that TH Köln does not allocate the rooms in these dorms. In order to be allocated a room, please apply online on the website of Kölner Studentenwerk by clicking on "online-application". See: http://www.kstw.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=315&Itemid=11&lang=en.
The seemingly large number of dorm rooms is misleading; as the dormitories are open to the roughly 80,000 students enrolled at all Cologne universities, they are in extremely high demand. Make sure to apply for a dorm room at Kölner Studierendenwerk as early as possible.
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