Double Degree Programme International Nature Conservation

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1 Double Degree Programme International Nature Conservation Georg-August-Universität Germany Lincoln University New Zealand Seite 1

2 Programme Structure Offered jointly with Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand 2 years (120 Credits) Entry: Bachelor in natural sciences, environmental sciences or equivalent 4 main components: teaching unit in Germany (30 Credits) teaching unit in New Zealand (30 Credits) practical project (12 weeks max. plus preparations, 30 Credits) Master thesis (30 Credits) Seite 2

3 Complementarity Combination of expertise from two Centres for Nature Conservation in different biogeographical regions (Northern / Southern hemisphere, island / mainland) unrelated biological and human histories different environmental management approaches Seite 3

4 Georg-August-University Germany Emphasis on: continental aspects of nature conservation biodiversity issues European management strategies in cultural landscapes (EU conservation networks) forest conservation; Centre for Nature Conservation and has long term experience in training and research within the fields of population biology, tropical biodiversity, tropical forestry and tropical wildlife monitoring; Seite 4

5 Lincoln University in New Zealand Isaac Centre for Nature Conservation Expertise in: pest management, feral mammal control and eradication critically endangered species management on both islands and on mainlands invasive species ecology, plant-herbivore interactions ecology of agricultural landscapes, ecotourism environmental monitoring, landscape design Seite 5

6 Central Subjects = Compulsory Conservation Biology (GA) Assessment, Monitoring and Conservation Strategies (GA) Advanced Ecology (LU) Environmental Science for Environmental Policy (LU) Aspects of Sustainability (LU) Seite 6

7 Electives Nature Conservation and Biodiversity Nature Conservation Policy and Economics Social Aspects of Nature Conservation Nature Conservation, Monitoring and Management Nature Conservation in the Tropics Seite 7

8 Practical Project/ Master Thesis Field stations and partner institutions in the following countries: Germany Poland Slovakia Russia Mongolia New Zealand Cameroon Indonesia West-Papua Seite 8

9 Programme Structure 1. Starting in New Zealand Entry professionals + certificate Entry B.Sc. PRACTICAL PROJECT (max. 4 months) Practical project Apr-Oct M. Sc. in International Nature Conservation PhD. EXAMINATION 2 EXAMINATION 1 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY New Zealand GAUG UNIVERSITY Germany Germany Poland Poland Mongolia Germany New Zealand Australia Mongolia Russia Papua Russia Slovakia Mongolia Slovakia Poland... MASTER MASTER THESIS THESIS (min. months) min. 7 7 months June Oct Apr Oct June Seite 9

10 Programme Structure 2. Starting in Germany Entry professionals + certificate Entry B.Sc. PRACTICAL PROJECT (max. 4 months) Practical project Oct-Feb M. Sc. in International Nature Conservation PhD. EXAMINATION 1 EXAMINATION 2 GAUG UNIVERSITY Germany New Zealand New Germany Zealand Australia Australia New Zealand Papua Papua Cameroon Australia Cameroon Papua Mongolia Poland... LINCOLN UNIVERSITY New Zealand MASTER THESIS MASTER THESIS (min. 7 7 months months) min. 7 months April Oct Feb June April Seite 10

11 Admission criteria six semester Bachelor degree in Biodiversity and Ecology or equivalent fields sufficient knowledge of the English language the grade of the Bachelor degree (minimum 3.0 or equivalent) motivation previous special experiences and expertise in international nature conservation Seite 11

12 International Advisory Board assists with the design of the masters programme gives advice on course content, subject combinations and programme structure supervises programme quality provides suggestions for practical projects supports acceptance, endorsement and promotion of the programme guarantees the link to international nature conservation agencies Seite 12

13 International Advisory Board The committee consists of representatives of: Worldbank UNESCO IUCN UNEP/WCMC WWF GTZ Seite 13

14 Key outcomes for students On graduation students will 1. have learned to contrast and evaluate nature conservation issues and solutions in countries with different biogeographical, human, geological, political, cultural and historical backgrounds; 2. have gained first hand practical experience of contemporary conservation issues in a new setting outside their home environment; Seite 14

15 Key outcomes for students cont d 3. benefit from the academic complementarity between different universities and lecturers, providing them with a unique breath of knowledge of different conservation issues. Seite 15

16 Key outcomes for students cont d 4. will have taken part in nature conservation research training based on international collaboration and experience in different countries; 5. work in extended outside classroom projects at universities, scientific host institutions, international nature conservation agencies or NGOs as an important component of the programme. Seite 16

17 Examples of MINC internships : IUCN Switzerland, World Headquarters in Gland Kenia Nairobi, UNEP Poland Germany Mongolia Ecological research station Canada New Zealand Costa Rica Nicaragua Alaska Honduras Cameroon Indonesia Siberut Island Seite 17

18 The integrated binational Master programme uses the complementary synergies developed within the International Quality Network Conservation Biology International (DAAD/BMBF) between nature conservation related institutions from: Germany, Poland, Russia, Mongolia, France, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Cameroon, USA. and is supported by the ISAProgramme of DAAD Seite 18

19 Accreditation 1. New Zealand: The New Zealand Vice-Chancellors Committee NZVCC, 2006 Committee representing interests of New Zealand s eight universities: Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, Waikato, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury, Lincoln and Otago Interface between government and the universities. Seite 19

20 Accreditation 2. Niedersachsen, 2007: Zentrale Evaluations- und Akkreditierungsagentur (ZEvA) Hannover; November 2007 gemeinsame Einrichtung der niedersächsischen Hochschulen. Als Zentrale Evaluationsagentur der niedersächsischen Hochschulen (ZEvA) eingerichtet und von der Landesregierung finanziert. Seite 20

21 Akkreditierung durch ZEvA Hannover, 2007 Sammelakkreditierung mehrerer Master-Studiengänge Problemlos, keine besondere Auflagen aufgrund der Tatsache, dass Akademischer Grad von zwei Universitäten verliehen wird Bewertungsbericht eindeutig positiv, Doppeldiplomabschluss eindeutig als PLUS angesehen Studienprogramm aufgrund der fachlichen Ausrichtung idealerweise als Doppeldiplom durchzuführen Seite 21

22 Sicherstellung der Organisation Wesentlich: Rolle der Koordination Reibungsloser Ablauf der Verwaltung durch klare Benennung der Ansprechpartner und Kompetenzen Reduzierung der Verwaltung auf wenige Projektverantwortliche Persönliche Bekanntheit der Ansprechpartner und regelmäßiger persönlicher Kontakt der Projektverantwortlichen Seite 22

23 Sicherstellung der Organisation, cont d Eindeutig formulierte Agreements Kooperationsvertrag Study regulations / Informationsblatt Rules for internship Learning agreement Seite 23

24 Sicherstellung der Organisation, cont d Eindeutig formulierte Agreements Unterstützung des Studienprogrammes auch durch die Universitätsleitung Seite 24

25 Isaac Centre for Nature Conservation New Zealand Centre for Nature Conservation Germany Seite 25