Prospects

Accreditation

The WCM Master programme is accredited according to national standards and European regulations on higher academic education. See accreditation certificate (ASIIN) and EU documents (Bologna process).


Importance of the Subject: Testimonials

The EU Green Paper on Future Maritime Policy
“Effective decision-making must integrate environmental concerns into maritime policies and give our maritime sectors the predictability they need. At the core of a new maritime policy must be the building of a mutual understanding and a common vision among all the decision-makers and players of the various policies impacting on oceans and seas, including maritime transport and ports, fisheries, integrated coastal zone management, regional policy, energy policy and marine research and technology policies. This means joining the dots between different policies with a view to achieving the common goal of economic expansion in a sustainable manner, which is the key challenge of a future Maritime Policy.” More…

EU Focus on Coastal Zones
“The European Union’s coastal regions are under constant pressure. Almost half of the Union’s population now lives within 50 kilometres of the sea and coastal zone resources produce much of the Union’s economic wealth. The fishing, shipping and tourism industries all compete for vital space along Europe’s estimated 89000 kilometres of coastline, and coastal zones contain some of Europe’s most fragile and valuable natural habitats. Without coordination at all levels, efforts to protect the Union’s coastlines will only have limited success.” More…

PlanCoast
“The challenge is to make the most of the economic potential of the seas in a sustainable manner – by avoiding conflicts and creating maximum synergies between the various interest groups.” More…

United Nations Development Programme (UNEP)
“Given the importance of water to poverty alleviation, human and ecosystem health, the management of water resources becomes of central importance.” More…

The World Bank
“Water resources management and development are central to sustainable growth and poverty reduction and therefore of central importance to the mission of the World Bank.” More…


Where Will I Work: Perspectives

Perspectives in any Direction

The choice: research, education, applied sciences, conservation of natural resources, policy development support etc. is yours. The WCM-Master opens doors in any direction. You will be able to work in public organisations that are direct or indirect responsible for water management and/or the management of coastal resources, i.e. national, regional and local authorities. Furthermore there are job openings with agencies that have special responsibilities for the coastal area and/or water management. Then consultancy firms, with different specialisations, and or research institutes will be interested.

Graduates can also work in environmental restoration, restoring damaged coastlines, estuaries and wetlands, and fragile near-coast marine environments. These scientists work closely with affected plants and animals to ensure their sustainability. You may work for a non-profit organization and run groups of volunteers to help with restoration projects. Scientists in this area may also work internationally, helping to restore the environment in traditionally neglected but ecologically important areas, such as Southeast Asia and South America.

Authorities Managing Coast and Water


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