[MSc] Planning and Analysis in Multifunctional Forestry

Eesti Maaülikool
Eesti, Tartu

Õppetöö asukoht	Eesti, Tartu
Õppetase	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominaalkestus	2 years
Õppekeel	inglise
Kraad / diplom / tunnistus	MSc
Kood	222062
Akrediteerimine	https://ekka.edu.ee/en/korgkoolide-oppekavad-eng/

Õppemaks	3 800 € aastas
Kandideerimistasu	100 € one-time The application fee is 100 EUR per applicant, which enables to apply for 2 programme (NB! in the case of PhD level only for 1 programme). The application fee is non-refundable! Your application will only be reviewed and receive feedback after the university has received the application fee. Applicants who have completed previous study level in Estonia or have Estonian citizenship are exempted from the application fee. Please see more information www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/application-fee/

Õppemaks

3 800 € aastas

Kandideerimistasu

100 € one-time

The application fee is 100 EUR per applicant, which enables to apply for 2 programme (NB! in the case of PhD level only for 1 programme). The application fee is non-refundable!
Your application will only be reviewed and receive feedback after the university has received the application fee.

Applicants who have completed previous study level in Estonia or have Estonian citizenship are exempted from the application fee.

Please see more information www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/application-fee/

Sisseastumisnõuded	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited university. In order to qualify for the studies at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, an applicant has to have at least 60% of the highest possible CGPA during his/her last studies. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: inglise / eesti. The applicants are required to present the following documents: Completed application form (in Dream Apply). Certified copy of (upper) secondary education certificate and its official translation into English (from non-EU countries). Certified copies are documents bearing the original signature and seal of the authority which certify that these are true copies of the original documents. The documents can be certified by an authorized official of the issuing institution, by a notary, or with an Apostille attached. We do not accept simple copies made on the basis of already certified copies. Please see also www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/country-specific-requirements/. Certified copy of the diploma of Bachelor’s degree together with the Diploma Supplement (transcript). Certified translations of documents into English are required if original documents are not in English or Estonian. Certified copies are documents bearing the original signature and seal of the authority which certify that these are true copies of the original documents. The documents can be certified by an authorized official of the issuing institution, by a notary, or with an Apostille attached. We do not accept simple copies made on the basis of already certified copies. Please see also www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/country-specific-requirements/. Proof of English language proficiency – applicants are required to be proficient in English at level B2. Please see also www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/english-language-requirements/. Copy of the passport page stating the applicant’s personal particulars. Confirmation/receipt of application fee payment (if applicable). Please see also www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/application-fee/. Please see also admission requirements on our website Paper copies of documents, incl the printed, dated and signed application form (please don’t print out uploaded documents, only the first pages of the application form until the confirmation/signature page; please sign the application form by hand after printing it) should be sent to the following address: Estonian University of Life Sciences Department of Academic Affairs Fr.R.Kreutzwaldi 1 Tartu 51006 ESTONIA

Sisseastumisnõuded

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited university. In order to qualify for the studies at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, an applicant has to have at least 60% of the highest possible CGPA during his/her last studies.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: inglise / eesti.

The applicants are required to present the following documents:

Completed application form (in Dream Apply).
Certified copy of (upper) secondary education certificate and its official translation into English (from non-EU countries). Certified copies are documents bearing the original signature and seal of the authority which certify that these are true copies of the original documents. The documents can be certified by an authorized official of the issuing institution, by a notary, or with an Apostille attached. We do not accept simple copies made on the basis of already certified copies. Please see also www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/country-specific-requirements/.
Certified copy of the diploma of Bachelor’s degree together with the Diploma Supplement (transcript). Certified translations of documents into English are required if original documents are not in English or Estonian. Certified copies are documents bearing the original signature and seal of the authority which certify that these are true copies of the original documents. The documents can be certified by an authorized official of the issuing institution, by a notary, or with an Apostille attached. We do not accept simple copies made on the basis of already certified copies. Please see also www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/country-specific-requirements/.
Proof of English language proficiency – applicants are required to be proficient in English at level B2. Please see also www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/english-language-requirements/.
Copy of the passport page stating the applicant’s personal particulars.
Confirmation/receipt of application fee payment (if applicable). Please see also www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/application-fee/.

Please see also admission requirements on our website

Paper copies of documents, incl the printed, dated and signed application form (please don’t print out uploaded documents, only the first pages of the application form until the confirmation/signature page; please sign the application form by hand after printing it) should be sent to the following address:

Estonian University of Life Sciences
Department of Academic Affairs
Fr.R.Kreutzwaldi 1
Tartu 51006
ESTONIA

Territory requirements	Citizens of Russia or Belarus can apply only if they have the right to stay in Estonia based on an already existing residence permit until the end of the curriculum’s nominal period of studies.

Territory requirements

Citizens of Russia or Belarus can apply only if they have the right to stay in Estonia based on an already existing residence permit until the end of the curriculum’s nominal period of studies.

Keelenõuded	inglise All applicants must comply with our English language requirements. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/english-language-requirements/.

Keelenõuded

inglise

All applicants must comply with our English language requirements. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/english-language-requirements/.

Muud nõuded	Avaldusele tuleb lisada motivatsioonikiri. Your motivation letter should answer the following questions: What makes me a suitable candidate? Why have I chosen to apply to Planning and Analysis in Multifunctional Forestry programme? What do I expect to gain from my studies? How does my educational background and/or previous working experience support my study goals? How do I see my future in the field of forestry? The mandatory admission requirement is a written test and an oral interview. The written test will be online, information will be sent to applicants to the email address indicated by the applicant. The applicant has to fill in the written answers to the questions within a given time frame. The written part of the admission test consists of open questions. The written test is in the field of forestry. The admission test measures the candidate’s written and oral skills, and knowledge in the forestry-related issues. In order to qualify for the oral part, the candidate must score at least 50% in the written part. The interview will be done over video platform BigBlueButton. NB! Please have your passport at hand during the interview and ensure the good internet connection. The time of the interview will be arranged individually by e-mail. During the interview, additional questions about the written test (knowledge about the forestry) will be asked as well as general questions about applicants’ academic goals and motivation. In total, it is possible to collect 10 admission points: 5 points for the written part and 5 points for the interview. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Copy of secondary school leaving certificate and transcript (from non-EU countries)

Muud nõuded

Avaldusele tuleb lisada motivatsioonikiri.

Your motivation letter should answer the following questions:

What makes me a suitable candidate?
Why have I chosen to apply to Planning and Analysis in Multifunctional Forestry programme?
What do I expect to gain from my studies?
How does my educational background and/or previous working experience support my study goals?
How do I see my future in the field of forestry?

The mandatory admission requirement is a written test and an oral interview.

The written test will be online, information will be sent to applicants to the email address indicated by the applicant. The applicant has to fill in the written answers to the questions within a given time frame. The written part of the admission test consists of open questions. The written test is in the field of forestry. The admission test measures the candidate’s written and oral skills, and knowledge in the forestry-related issues.

In order to qualify for the oral part, the candidate must score at least 50% in the written part.

The interview will be done over video platform BigBlueButton. NB! Please have your passport at hand during the interview and ensure the good internet connection. The time of the interview will be arranged individually by e-mail. During the interview, additional questions about the written test (knowledge about the forestry) will be asked as well as general questions about applicants’ academic goals and motivation.

In total, it is possible to collect 10 admission points: 5 points for the written part and 5 points for the interview.

Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants:

Copy of secondary school leaving certificate and transcript (from non-EU countries)

Rohkem infot	emu.ee/..lysis-in-multifunctional-forestry

The aim of the MSc programme “Planning and Analysis in Multifunctional Forestry” is to prepare leading specialists for planning and analysis in multifunctional forestry, who can take responsibility and make sustainable strategic decisions.

After completing the curriculum, the graduates will be expected to:

have systematic and comprehensive knowledge of planning and analysis in multifunctional forestry, be familiar with the concepts and development trends, know the legal, social and economic framework of the speciality;
can steer strategic decisions in planning and analysis in multifunctional forestry in accordance with the principles of sustainable development;
be able to use information systems and software development technologies, the methods of statistical data analysis, mathematical modelling, environmental assessment and remote sensing;
have the skills for expressing professional ideas, be able to discuss speciality-related topics in speech and in writing, be able to argue and participate in discussions and mediate professional information;
be able to perform independent research, to synthesise and express the results of the research in writing and defend them in public speaking; be familiar with the principles of research ethics;
have professional multidisciplinary and multicultural communication and teamwork skills, be ready to take responsibility for working as a midlevel manager of planning and analysis in multifunctional forestry in the state or local administrative institutions and in non-governmental and international organisations or in private sector, 3/8 and be ready to continue studies in the doctoral level;
be able to assess personal professional development and the need for continuing education and further training.

The composition of the curriculum: