Planning and managing protected areas is a challenging, but also rewarding mission.  The MSc programme "Management of Protected Areas" provides a profound interdisciplinary education for personalities, who intend to shape the planet's future. The programme its not addressed only to students, but experts who want to broaden and deepen their knowledge on protected areas management. These can be park managers, representatives of governmental or non-governmental organisations, conservationists, or even career changers who are interested in working in the field of nature conservation and protected areas management. In order to allow for the participation of this particular target group, the MSc programme is organised as extra-occupational training, structured in eight modules, with a presence of 55 days within a period of two years. The modules are either taking place at the University of Klagenfurt or within protected areas in Europe, such as for example Hohe Tauern National Park (Austria), Mura Drava Regional Park (Croatia) or Triglav National Park (Slovenia), depending on existing relations and suggestions from the participants. Minimum requirements for all applicants are a sufficient working knowledge in English as well as a University Degree (or equivalent qualification). Besides, all interested persons have to complete an application form , provide their Curriculum Vitae and be prepared for a personal interview with the programme manager.

The next course will start on 8. September 2015, with the deadline for applications being 30 June 2015.

For more details please consult http://mpa.e-c-o.at/programme.html