International Material Flow Management

Subjects: International Material Flow Management,Material Flow Management,Business

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

The Environmental-Campus Birkenfeld is dedicated to interdisciplinary education with a focus on sustainable development. The concept of Material Flow Management (MFM) integrates various fields such as economics, natural sciences, law, engineering, and communication science. The International Material Flow Management study program embodies this interdisciplinary approach, emphasizing material flow management and business administration. Students gain insights into regional efficiency and economic potentials, learning how material flow management can drive regional economic development. Key topics include innovative financing concepts like fundraising, contracting, and public-private partnerships for new technologies. They also explore logistics structures, management strategies, network analysis, project development, and project management. Ecological aspects cover ecosystem basics, potential hazards from technology to the biosphere, and environmental policy instruments. The curriculum's design reflects the close integration of ecology and economy in material flow management, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience.

Application Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The holistic approach of IMAT M.Sc. allows and wishes the admission of applicants with heterogeneous previous knowledge. In addition to students with a "technically oriented" business management Bachelor's degree, students from different sub-disciplines of law, environmental, natural and social sciences can be included if they have dealt with business and environmental problem areas as part of their initial training or professional career. The study group with different educational backgrounds and geographical origins enormously enriches the case-related and discourse-oriented teaching areas and is wanted by the program management. Applicants are admitted on the basis of the formal criteria set out in §4 of the Examination Regulations (completed university study, sufficient knowledge of the English language and qualified practical experience) as well as an individual selection interview. The approval may be subject to conditions. The Admissions Committee decides on the existence of any equivalent financial statements and on exceptions and conditions.

Document Requirements

The Admissions Committee examines the following documents of each applicant: • Cover letter / request • Curriculum Vitae • Academic degrees • APS certificate (for Chinese students) • Proof of practical experience • Proof of language certificate • Miscellaneous. The tuition fee is determined on the basis of an application evaluation procedure. For this selection procedure, the following documents must also be submitted: Brief description of a research project and personal motivation • Brief description of a research project and personal motivation • Scholarships application • Letter of recommendation • Summary of previous scientific work • Copy of identity card or passport • photograph • Residence permit (for non EU-countries) • Health insurance certificate for non-EU countries or for EU countries