Master in International Forestry: 17MFOR
Code: 17MINFOR
- Degree title
- Master of Natural Resources
- Credits
- 60 ects
- Duration
- 1.5 years (60 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2017
Description
Degree title: Master of Natural Resources
Extent and duration: 60 cr, 1.5 years
Language: English
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Kuntokatu 3
33520 Tampere
Senior Lecturer Eveliina Asikainen
Head of Degree Programme Ari Vanamo
ELIGIBILITY
see www.tamk.fi
TEACHING METHOD
Blended learning
COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED IN THE TRAINING
The Master’s Degree Programme in International Forestry is a professional higher education degree. The objective of the Master’s programme is to educate experts and managers for sustainable international forestry. The graduates will become specialists in international operations and have knowledge and skills to motivate and lead people and manage projects in multicultural organizations and working environments. They will be able to analyze, interpret, and make decisions based on diverse data in international forestry context. The degree is focused on understanding global trends and using forest related big data in local forestry decisions. The degree complies with the criteria set by the Finnish national degree system as well as with the European framework for degrees and competences. The degree is working life oriented
and comparable with equivalent degrees in other EU countries (EQF, level 7).
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
The graduates qualify for leading positions in the field of forestry, especially international forestry. The degree provides graduates with expertise and management skills for a career in different fields of forestry. The degree gives a qualification for a public appointment where a Master’s Degree is required
BASIC VALUES OF THE EDUCATION
The values of the education are based on the values set by TAMK’s strategy: a sense of
community, respect for the individual and individual differences, sustainable development, internationality,
appreciation for expertise and entrepreneurship.
STRUCTURE OF THE STUDIES
Professional Studies: Management and Leadership 15 credits
*Sustainability and Social Responsibility (5 cr)
*The student chooses two of the following three: Leading People (5 cr), Risk Management in International Operations (5 cr) orFinancial Management (5 cr)
Future Forestry 10 credits
*Global Megatrends and International Forestry (5 cr)
*Big Forest Data (5 cr)
Free-Choice Studies 5 cr
Master’s Thesis 30 credits (includes 5 credits of Academic Research and Practices)
Objectives
After completing the studies the student is able
* lead and manage sustainable international forest operations.
* analytically apply knowledge of global megatrends in forestry related decision making
* anticipate future trends and analyze the possibilities to use big data in forestry in different countries and implement convenient tools and methods.
* plan, complete and evaluate research-based development projects
Curriculum development and working life cooperation
The degree programme is continuously developed based on the feedback from the students, teachers and employers.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | Autumn 2017 | Spring 2018 | Autumn 2018 | 1. / 2017 | 2. / 2017 | 3. / 2018 | 4. / 2018 | 1. / 2018 | 2. / 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17MINFOR-1000 |
Management and Leadership
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | |||||||||||
| 6M00CZ59 | Leading People | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 6M00CZ60 | Risk Management in International Operations | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 6M00CZ61 | Financial Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 6M00CZ09 | Sustainability and Social Responsibility | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 17MINFOR-1001 |
Future Forestry
(Choose all ) |
10 | |||||||||||
| 6M00CZ10 | Global Megatrends and Forestry | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 6M00CZ11 | Forest Big Data | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 17MINFOR-1002 |
Free Choice Studies
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | |||||||||||
| 17MINFOR-1003 |
Master's Thesis
(Choose all ) |
30 | |||||||||||
| 6M00CZ12 | Master's Thesis | 30 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 60 | 50 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
Degree Certificate - Master's Degree (EQF 7)
Structuring for Degree Certificate for Master's Degree, according to AMK legislation. (Basic model).
| Master's Thesis |
| Master's Thesis |
| Advanced Professional Studies |
| Leading People |
| Risk Management in International Operations |
| Financial Management |
| Sustainability and Social Responsibility |
| Global Megatrends and Forestry |
| Forest Big Data |
| Free-choice Studies |
|
No attached course units |
| Unclassified |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 17MINFOR-1000 |
Management and Leadership
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
| 6M00CZ59 | Leading People | 5 |
| 6M00CZ60 | Risk Management in International Operations | 5 |
| 6M00CZ61 | Financial Management | 5 |
| 6M00CZ09 | Sustainability and Social Responsibility | 5 |
| 17MINFOR-1001 |
Future Forestry
(Choose all ) |
10 |
| 6M00CZ10 | Global Megatrends and Forestry | 5 |
| 6M00CZ11 | Forest Big Data | 5 |
| 17MINFOR-1002 |
Free Choice Studies
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |
| 17MINFOR-1003 |
Master's Thesis
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| 6M00CZ12 | Master's Thesis | 30 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.