This MSc programme takes an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to current environmental and resource management challenges. It combines engineering and natural sciences with management and socio-economic perspectives to prepare graduates for roles in industry, public administration, environmental NGOs, international organisations, academia and research. The curriculum places equal weight on technical knowledge and transferable skills (for example, cultural competence), reflecting the programme’s emphasis on solving complex environmental problems that span multiple disciplines.
Teaching is delivered in small seminar formats, which fosters close interaction with lecturers and personalised supervision. The full Master's runs over four semesters and is designed to build on the content of the ERM Bachelor’s programme, offering a broad suite of advanced environmental courses. Applicants choose one of three specialisations at the time of application, allowing study to be tailored toward scientific, policy/management, or engineering aspects of environmental work.
The three specialisations are:
Requirements (concise)
For full details and application information, see: https://www.b-tu.de/en/environment-ms/
The curriculum centers on two mandatory modules: the introduction module and the study project. The introduction module provides a shared foundation for all students, presenting the programme’s structure and introducing the core concepts and research methods you will use throughout the MSc. The study project is a team-based, applied module in which students plan and carry out a real-world scientific project, demonstrating research competence and consolidating practical skills gained during coursework.
Students select one of three available specialisations that best matches their prior background. Within that specialisation you deepen subject-specific expertise by taking at least seven modules. In addition, the programme requires five compulsory elective modules which may be chosen from any of the specialisations, allowing you to broaden your knowledge or pursue interdisciplinary interests. There is also an embedded option to spend a semester abroad at one of the programme’s partner universities without extending the overall duration, offering international and cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Learning outcomes focus on combining theoretical understanding with applied problem solving. Graduates will be able to: critically apply core concepts and methodologies in environmental and resource management; design and carry out collaborative, project-based research; manage project planning and team processes; and transfer knowledge across specialisations and international contexts. The balance of depth (specialisation modules) and breadth (electives and mobility) is designed to prepare you for professional roles in policy, consulting, research, NGOs, and industry.
Requirements (concise)
Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree whose coursework demonstrates knowledge across several areas of natural sciences, environmental sciences, engineering sciences, or socioeconomics. Admissions are based on the content of your prior degree: the programme evaluates whether you completed a sufficient number of relevant modules in subjects aligned with the chosen field of study.
The assessment focuses on completed modules from a qualifying academic degree in one or more of the following areas (examples given are illustrative, not exhaustive). In addition, the module contents of the ERM Bachelor's programme are considered as meeting the subject requirement for all fields of study.
Note: If you studied outside the country where this programme is offered, your degree and transcripts will be reviewed for equivalence and to verify that the required subject-related modules have been completed.
Winter Semester (International)
15 May 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 August 2026
Graduates are prepared for professional roles across the environmental sector, including positions in private industry, public administration, environmental NGOs, international organisations, research institutions and academia. The interdisciplinary training equips students to address complex environmental challenges that require technical, scientific, managerial and socio-economic understanding.
The programme emphasises applied project experience, teamwork, and soft skills (e.g. cultural competence), which support careers in environmental planning and management, impact assessment, resource and water management, environmental engineering, policy advising, and international development projects.