The Master’s specialisation in Transnational Ecosystem-based Water Management (TWM) is partly taught at Radboud University and partly at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. At each University you will take different courses concering for example Water governance and Spatial Planning.
-Compulsory courses at Radboud University
Orientation in Biology and Environmental Sciences (3 EC)
Ecological and Environmental Concepts (3 EC)
Management of Ecosystems (3 EC)
Biodiversity and Ecological Assessment (3 EC)
Ecological and Environmental Modelling (3 EC)
Water Governance and Spatial Planning (3 EC)
Integrated Water Management (3 EC)
Environmental Economics for Water Management (3 EC)
Social Aspects of Water Management (3 EC)
Philosophy of water management (3 EC)
-Compulsory courses at the University of Duisburg-Essen
Hydroclimatology and Sustainable Water Management (2 EC)
Hydrogeology and Application (4 EC)
Hydraulics and Sediment Transport (3 EC)
Ecology and Protection of Freshwater Ecosystems and Aquatic Organisms (5 EC)
Field Trips (2 EC)
Water-borne Diseases (2 EC)
Basics in Hydraulic Planning and Facility Design (3 EC)
Waste Water Treatment (3 EC)
Flood Management (3 EC)
River Basin Management (3 EC)
Furthermore, you’ll profit from the expertise at two universities and become familiar with different cultures and research approaches. And after successful completion of the programme, you'll receive a German and a Dutch diploma. With that broad background, our graduates often find a job as manager or project leader, with an all-encompassing view in national or international water-related projects.
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