European Master Programs in Wood Science and Technology

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1 SWST, 53rd International Convention, Switzerland October 11-15, 2010 Bern University of Applied Sciences Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering

2 Content Architektur, Holz und Bau General trends: 11 years after Bologna Master programs in wood science and technology MHT: A Swiss-German co-operation Summary and conclusions

3 The Bologna process Standardization of higher education Improved flexibility of individual qualification Deficiencies within the concept and problems during implementation Development is irreversible Content 1. General trends 2. Master programs 3. MHT 4. Conclusions

4 Students enrolled in Swiss universities *) Students x 1000 x today *) Incl. Univ. of Appl. Sci. (FH) and teacher training colleges (PH) others Professional Training Ph.D. Master Bachelor Diplom Content 1. General trends 2. Master programs 3. MHT 4. Conclusions Prognosis Source of data: Federal Statistical Office, 2010

5 Consequences of new system... in the D-A-CH countries *) Before Bologna After Bologna Univ. of Applied Sciences (FH) Diplom (FH) Vordiplom Classical University 5th year 4th year 3rd year 2nd year 1st year Diplom Vordiplom Univ. of Applied Sciences (FH) Classical University 1-2 years 3-4 years Content 1. General trends 2. Master programs 3. MHT 4. Conclusions Higher Education Entrance Qualification Higher Education Entrance Qualification *) D = Germany, A = Austria, CH = Switzerland Source: DAAD (modified)

6 Differences to Anglo-American system Typical duration of bachelor + master North America: 6 years UK: 4 years Central Europe: 5 years (300 credit points) Consecutive programs *) Anglo-American system undergraduate graduate Bachelor Master PhD traditional link European system *) Content 1. General trends 2. Master programs 3. MHT 4. Conclusions *) not relevant to all countries

7 Content Architektur, Holz und Bau General trends: 11 years after Bologna Master programs in wood science and technology *) MHT: A Swiss-German co-operation Summary and conclusions *) Name of the programs may vary

8 Wood Technology *) *) Without civil engineering, teacher training courses, and paper making programs. Other names of the programs are possible. No guaranty for completeness Content 1. General trends 2. Master programs 3. MHT 4. Conclusions Turkey: 8 master programs

9 Need for master programs Situation of European wood sector *): 5 % of the global forest area, but 25-30% of world production of forest-based products Strong supplier industries (machinery, chemicals, instrumentation) European forest-based industries: 8 % of the total value added in the manufacturing industry 3 4 mill. jobs in industry Content 1. General trends 2. Master programs 3. MHT 4. Conclusions Considerable demand on skilled employees *) According to CEI-Bois (2005): Vision 2030

10 Need for master programs (cont.) Situation in the D-A-CH countries *) Univ. of Applied Sciences (FH) General Classical University 1-2 years Wood Technology Univ. of Applied Sciences (FH) 1-2 years Classical University Content 1. General trends 2. Master programs 3. MHT 4. Conclusions 3-4 years 3-4 years Higher Education Entrance Qualification Higher Education Entrance Qualification *) D = Germany, A = Austria, CH = Switzerland

11 Need for master programs (cont.) Increasing demand on postgraduate programs for students from overseas English are needed Content 1. General trends 2. Master programs 3. MHT 4. Conclusions

12 Content Architektur, Holz und Bau General trends: 11 years after Bologna Master programs in wood science and technology MHT: A Swiss-German co-operation Summary and conclusions

13 Master of Engineering in Wood Technology (MHT)

14 Features of the MHT International, involving two universities Research and project oriented Full time or part time Employment as research assistant is possible Content 1. General trends 2. Master programs 3. MHT 4. Conclusions

15 Structure of the MHT Master of Engineering Wood Technology 3. Semester Project work + master thesis 2. Semester Specialization Foreign language Elective modul 1. Semester (Rosenheim) Mathematics and natural sciences Research & development Management

16 Master Research Units (s) Holz- und Verbundbau Produktion und Logistik Fenster, Fassade, Wintergärten, Türen und Tore Bauphysik und Gebäudetechnik Master of Engineering BFH / HRO Werkstoffe und Holztechnologie Möbelkonstruktion und Möbelprüfung Management Trockenbau, Leichtbau und Innenausbau

17 Holz- und Verbundbau Architektur, Holz und Bau Master Research Units (s) Production and Logistics Master of Engineering BFH / HRO Fenster, Fassade, Wintergärten, Türen und Tore Bauphysik und Gebäudetechnik Werkstoffe und Holztechnologie Möbelkonstruktion und Möbelprüfung Management Trockenbau, Leichtbau und Innenausbau

18 Master Research Units (s) Timber and Composite Structures Werkstoffe und Holztechnologie Produktion und Logistik Master of Engineering BFH / HRO Fenster, Fassade, Wintergärten, Türen und Tore Bauphysik und Gebäudetechnik Möbelkonstruktion und Möbelprüfung Management Trockenbau, Leichtbau und Innenausbau

19 Holz- und Verbundbau Architektur, Holz und Bau Master Research Units (s) Produktion und Logistik Master of Engineering BFH / HRO Fenster, Fassade, Wintergärten, Türen und Tore Bauphysik und Gebäudetechnik Materials and Wood Technology Möbelkonstruktion und Möbelprüfung Management Trockenbau, Leichtbau und Innenausbau

20 Holz- und Verbundbau Architektur, Holz und Bau Master Research Units (s) Produktion und Logistik Master of Engineering BFH / HRO Fenster, Fassade, Wintergärten, Türen und Tore Bauphysik und Gebäudetechnik Werkstoffe und Holztechnologie Abbildung: Ducta Möbelkonstruktion und Möbelprüfung Management Trockenbau, Leichtbau und Innenausbau

21 Research and development at BFH-AHB R & D Services: Applied research and development Contract services Accredited testing Knowledge and technology transfer About 100 full-time equivalent emplyees

22 Content Architektur, Holz und Bau General trends: 11 years after Bologna Master programs in wood science and technology MHT: A Swiss-German co-operation Summary and conclusions

23 Summary and conclusions Bologna Process: Most profound restructuring of the European system of tertiary education within the last 200 years Improved flexibility of individual qualification Need for graduate programs in wood science and technology Great diversity of programs

24 Thank you