Curricula 2016–

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Master of Natural Resources, Natural Resource Management (60 cr)

Degree: Master of Natural Resources
Qualification title: Master of Natural Resources
Duration of studies: 2 years
Study type: Part-time

Generic competences

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Code	Name	Cr/year/total
	Realization plans	1	2	3	4	5	Total
AD PRO	Advanced Professional Studies						cr
NRM14ME	Natural Resource Management and Economics	11	5				16 cr
NRM14ME		11	5				16 cr
NRM14ME01	Natural Resource Management The student: - is able to identify and analyse the factors that affect the utilization and management of natural resources - is well acquainted with national and international legislation and other control mechanisms which affect the management of natural resources - is able to apply planning methods and tools for the sustainable utilization of natural resources - has good knowledge of how one facilitates the participation and contribution of interested parties in the decision making and implementation of natural resources management - has a good knowledge of how the management and utilization of various natural resources are connected and sees the possibilities in the development of integrated administration 1	5					5 cr
NRM16ME02	Sustainable Coastal Management The student: - has a broad understanding of that the well-being of populations and the economic viability of many businesses in coastal zones depend on the environmental status of these areas - is familiar with the use of long term management tools, such as integrated coastal management, to enhance the protection of coastal resources whilst increasing the efficiency of their uses. - has the knowledge on how to decrease risks for excessive exploitation of natural coastal resources in order to protect biodiversity and habitats	3					3 cr
NRM14ME03	Natural Resource Economics The student: - has a deep understanding of the importance of natural resources for human welfare as well as why sustainable use of natural resources is necessary for economic growth and welfare - understands the role of market mechanisms in resource allocation and how market failures affects environmental quality and human welfare, - can apply, within his/her own field, economic reasoning in analysis of environmental problems as well as efficient resource allocation and how these problems can be solved by implementation market-based and administrative instruments, - is familiar with methods evaluating social net benefits of environmental protection as well as cost efficiency and what sorts of methods are used for economic valuation of environmental benefits - understands importance of EU:s and national policies and strategies to promote efficient resource allocation and sustainable development, 1		5				5 cr
NRM16ME01	Research Methodology The student: - can conduct a literature search and identify relevant literature from quality assured and peer reviewed sources - knows how to work according to the scientific methods of relevance for the field - is able to in detail plan a scientific study and is able to analyze and present research findings - is familiar with the fundamentals of scientific writing and presentation of scientific text 1	3					3 cr
NRM14LC	Leadership and Communication	4	10				14 cr
NRM14LC		4	10				14 cr
NRM16LC01	Professional Communication The student: - knows how to find, assess and summarize information as well as data related to natural resources and environment - is able to function and appear as an expert within his/her own field and communicate actively in varying professional contexts - is able to choose forms of communication and convey information taking the target group into account 1	4					4 cr
NRM14LC02	Leadership and Project Management The student: - is able to understand his/her own actions and is familiar with how one develops ones own leadership - has understanding of how one develops the skills to understand and manage others - is able to understand the courses of action of organizations, groups and individuals within various fields and sectors of society - is able to apply different project methods and systems for the effective realization of projects and is familiar with various ways to finance and administer research and development work		5				5 cr
NRM14LC03	Participatory Processes and Conflict Management The student: - has skills to plan, manage and realize participation in processes - understands how conflicts begin and is able to discuss values and attitudes with different groups of people - is able to handle conflicts which arise in natural resource management in a professional and constructive manner		5				5 cr
ELEC	Elective Studies						cr
THESIS	Degree Thesis						cr
	Degree Thesis	10	20				30 cr
	The student: - is able to apply relevant methodology in order to produce new and applicable research findings - is able to evaluate and apply research findings in a critical manner - knows how to realize a working life related-related research and development project and communicate the results in a professional manner - is able to use instruction individually and in a group in order to develop an innovative and multidisciplinary way of working	10	20				30 cr

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