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