Georesources Management (MSc)
A comprehensive Master's programme focusing on the sustainable management of Earth's ecosystem services and georesources.
Best for:Best for graduates with a background in natural sciences, engineering, or geography seeking to bridge technical geoscientific expertise with management and policy skills.
Overview
The Georesources Management Master of Science programme at RWTH Aachen University provides students with advanced interdisciplinary knowledge in geosciences, economics, and law. Students explore the sustainable protection and provision of Earth's ecosystem services, including water, land, and subsurface resources. The curriculum prepares graduates for professional roles in strategic planning, expert consulting, and research and development. Participants gain the competence to address complex conflicts between societal, economic, and environmental demands while contributing to global sustainability goals.
What you'll do
- Develop interdisciplinary concepts for the sustainable achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
- Evaluate georesource potential and georisks for spatial and regional planning.
- Apply legal and economic frameworks to complex geoscientific issues.
- Present research findings and project results effectively in oral and written formats.
- Engage in project management and strategic planning within environmental and resource sectors.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Science or Engineering (180 ECTS) with at least 20 ECTS in natural sciences and 30 ECTS in geosciences.
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; B2 level (e.g., IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge B2 First).
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in natural sciences (biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics).
- Foundational knowledge in geosciences (geology, mineralogy, geochemistry, or geoengineering).
- English language proficiency at B2 level.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, engineering, or geography with at least one-sixth geoscientific content.
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How to apply
Deadline: Various (15 January/1 September for summer; 15 July/1 March for winter)
Applicants must submit their application through the official RWTH Aachen University portal. Deadlines vary based on the applicant's country of origin and the desired semester of entry.
- Academic transcripts
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- English language proficiency certificate
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