Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management

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MESPOM is a 2-year Masters programme jointly offered by Central European University (Austria), Lund University (Sweden), the University of the Aegean (Greece), and the University of Manchester (UK). MESPOM aims - to prepare students to integrate theory and practice for addressing complex environmental issues in various social settings, - to engage students with real-life projects in business, government, non-profit and academia, orient them in European and worldwide networks of environmental professionals, and support in developing effective career strategies, - to expose students to diversity of geographic perspectives (Central European, Scandinavian, Mediterranean, and British) and complementary competences (science, policy and management). The programme starts with two semesters in Vienna comprised of both broad and specialised courses on energy and climate change, resource management, environmental politics and justice and related topics. The next module at Lesvos covers ecosystems management and rural sustainability. The summer internships are hosted by Associated Partners connecting MESPOM to academic and professional networks on 4 continents. For the third semester, students choose to focus on preventive environmental strategies in organisations at Lund or on pollution and environment control at Manchester. The thesis project in the last semester can be hosted by any of the four partners. The programme is concluded with a capstone meeting in Vienna with joint thesis presentation followed by further opportunities for internships or preparations for professional life. Within this project, MESPOM programme will be completed by at least 130 outstanding students. MESPOM expects 2000-2500 aspiring candidates to apply and the students to represent at least 50 countries from all continents. MESPOM graduates will follow successful careers in environmental and sustainability, join a community of like-minded professionals, and retain lasting connections to Europe.