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Environmental Governance (M.Sc.)

  • Studieninhalte
    2.0
  • Dozenten
    2.0
  • Lehrveranstaltungen
    2.0
  • Ausstattung
    3.0
  • Organisation
    3.0
  • Literaturzugang
    2.0
  • Gesamtbewertung
    2.3
The marketing behind the programme is really good, you have the impression it is well organised and it conveys solid knowledge. Sadly, just the first applies, the organisation is there (although there are no established relationships with companies/institutes for finding internships/jobs or writing your thesis). In my opinion, the academic part is too weak. After two years I feel I cannot give a straight answer to the common but important question 'what can you do with your master?'. By this, I mean that we did not get specific tools/methodologies to tackle complex problems. Most of the classes dealt with theories of social, individual behaviour. We were swimming in between concepts but rarely employed them to plan/implement solutions. And when the modules dealt with applied knowledge, they went by too fast and it was impossible to grasp something more than an general view. On this point, you study one module at a time, which lasts for 3 weeks. The idea behind this would be to enhance specialisation, but unfortunately, it conveys the contrary. I believe it is quite helpful for the time-management of Professors and lecturers, but not for the students because there is simply not enough time to dig deep in the topics.
There are positive aspects too (again, the organisation of trips, excursions, ...), but overall I wouldn't recommend this master to a friend.
  • Well organised excursions, trips, administrative matters. Friendly administrative personnel. Lovely city.
  • Not solid knowledge on how to tackle/handle complex problems (which is the motto of the programme)

Kommentar der Hochschule

Dear Jannik,

We find it truly regrettable that someone graduates with the feeling that he/she has not progressed academically. However, this impression stands in sharp contrast to the numerous detailed student evaluations of all modules and the positive feedback of many current and former students on the entire degree program.
For us, it is not at all comprehensible why a graduate claims that the program has no established relationships with companies/institutes for finding internships/jobs or writing theses. The program has an independent alumni organization with an active network of more than 170 former students from all over the world. Already this network allows students to reach out to a great number of relevant organizations in the field of environmental governance.
It is true, however, that the program requires above average commitment and self-initiative from students.

Yours sincerely
i.A. Mike Schwörer
01.04.2019

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Über Anonymous

  • Alter: 30-32
  • Geschlecht: Männlich
  • Abschluss: Ja
  • Studienbeginn: 2014
  • Studienform: Vollzeitstudium
  • Standort: Standort Freiburg im Breisgau
  • Weiterempfehlung: Nein
  • Geschrieben am: 07.03.2019
  • Veröffentlicht am: 14.03.2019