FH Kärnten

Management of Conservation Areas

Master of Science (Continuing Education) - MSc (CE)
Extra occupational
English

4 terms
Villach and other

Interviews: Application interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.

International postgraduate master degree program

The planning and managing of conservation areas involves many different legal, administrative and technical aspects – the demand for highly skilled experts is growing. The Carinthian University of Applied Sciences has launched an international postgraduate master degree program dealing with these inter- and transdisciplinary challenges.

MANAGERS OF CONSERVATION AREAS

The aim of this program is to promote biodiversity conservation and regional sustainable development in Europe and worldwide by educating and training (future) managers of conservation areas. The MCA program focuses on skills which enable and empower to:

manage conservation areas effectively;
use new ways of communication;
deal with stakeholders in a better way;

Graduates of this program work as managers of conservation areas, national parks, biosphere reserves or world heritage sites. They develop and support community- managed sites and indigenous protected areas or shape the future of international organizations. Graduates may also work in the consulting, planning and scientific sector.

Entry requirements

Applicants have to prove an excellent academic and professional record and hence shall have:

- a completed relevant Bachelor's degree programme at a university of applied sciences with at least 180 ECTS credits,
- the completion of another relevant degree programme of at least the same level of higher education at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution, or
- a course of study defined in the curriculum of the higher education programme and
- several years of relevant professional experience,
- a very good command of English
- and a demonstrable interest in contributing professionally to the sector.

The application procedure is based on submission of documents (application form plus supporting materials, a full CV, a letter of motivation and two reference letters) and a subsequent oral interview (personal, skype). Application interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.

Since its formation, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) has developed into a unique institution in Carinthia. Through constant further development of the degree programs at CUAS and intensive cooperation with the worlds of business and science, those studying at the university can be certain of a forward-looking education with its finger on the pulse of time. CUAS lives the vision of direct practical experience. Full- and part-time lectures, as well as guest speakers from industry and business ensure an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented education. Currently, around 40 degree programs are offered in the fields of engineering, business, healthcare as well as social issues.

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