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Master of Science in Natural Resources Management
This situation urgently calls for a sustai-
nable management of these
resources which requires an inter-
disciplinary approach encompassing
in-depth knowledge about specific
resources as well as a holistic
perspective.
The MSc programme in Natural
Resources Management aims at giving
unique education and knowledge
required to solve a number of interdis-
ciplinary challenges related to the
management of natural resources. This
also includes a strong applied research-
based competence within the respective
students specialization (either biology,
geography, chemistry or resource geo-
logy, see details below).
ABOUT THE STUDY PROGRAMME
:
We offer a two-year international MSc
programme integrating both Norwegian/
Nordic and international students.
The study programme comprises a
total of 120 ECTS credits. The normal
workload for a fulltime student during
one academic year is 60 ECTS credits.
The study is structured around 4
core courses, elective courses and a
master’s thesis (60 ECTS credits). The
master’s thesis work will be integrated
in ongoing research projects and to
national/international issues suited
for the individual student according to
their spesialization. Accordingly, the
master's thesis, should focus on an ap-
plied research topic within the speciali-
zation that is relevant for management of
natural resources
Each student will be assigned an acade-
mic supervisor from a relevant research
group. For more details:
www.ntnu.no/studier/ mscnatural-
resources
The Master's in Natural Resources
Management is an interdisciplinary
cooperative programme involving three
faculties at NTNU. The programme is
administrated by the Faculty of Natural
Sciences and Technology (NT).
THE PROGRAMME OFFERS 4
specializations:
ww Biology
ww Chemistry
ww Resource Geology
ww Geography
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Norwegian/Nordic and international
applicants should hold a BSc degree or
equivalent university education either in
Biology, Chemistry (emphasis on analyti-
cal and/or environmental Chemistry),
Resource Geology or Geography.
Applicants apply in accordance with
their BSc degree. For detail demands
for each specialisation either in Biology,
Chemistry, Resource Geology or
Geography, look for more information
at: www.ntnu.no/studier/msc-natural-
resources.
In addition, the bachelor degree must
also include subjects in resources
management, planning and interdiscipli-
nary project management equivalent of
minimum one quarter of a year full time
study. Applicants for the specializations
in Chemistry and Resource Geology are
also recommended to have background
in introductory university level in Mathe-
matics and Statistics. When it comes to
the specialization in Biology, priority will
be given to applicants with background in
introductory university level in Mathema-
tics and Statistics.
STUDY ENVIRONMENT:
As a student of the MSc programme in
Natural Resources Management, you
will enjoy studying with other
Norwegian/Nordic and international
students on the programme. NTNU
offers high quality courses, projects and
study facilities. The student community
in Trondheim, with its multitude of
special interests and social activities,
provides many opportunities for a
rewarding student life.
CAREER PROSPECTS:
The MSc programme in Natural
Resources Management at NTNU will
qualify for positions in public sector
authorities and organizations at all
levels, from regional to global. As
a result of developing national and
international laws and regulations for
utilizing sustainable resources, the
demand of professionals with such
educational background is expected to
increase in the future.
Master of Science in Natural
Resources Management
NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: 15
ADDRESS: NTNU, Faculty of Natural Sciences
and Technology
NO-7491 Trondheim
E-MAIL: studier-nt
@
nt.ntnu.no
URL: www.ntnu.edu/studies/msnarm
www.ntnu.edu/nt/english
STUDY ADVISOR:
Siri Bremdal
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND
APPLICATION DEADLINE: see page 1.
The Master of Science in Natural Resources Management
programme is a two-year international interdisciplinary pro-
gramme. The environmental challenges the world faces today
are escalating. Caused by the demands of the growing human
population there is destruction of ecosystems and depletion of
ecosystem services as well as non-renewable
natural resources such as minerals and fossil fuels.
Photo: Per Harald Olsen