Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Resource Economics

Structure of the Program

The degree Master of Science is conferred upon students successfully complete 120 ECTS according to the following schema:

1. Four compulsory modules (24 ECTS)
2. Nine elective modules from the INRM program (54 ECTS): six modules covering two Priority Areas and three freely selected modules
3. Two elective modules from other Master programs (a.k.a. “Überfachlicher Wahlpflichtbereich / ÜWP”) at HU or other universities in Berlin (12 ECTS)
4. Master Thesis (30 ECTS)

Full-time students (30 ECTS/semester) can expect to complete their studies after 4 semesters. Part-time study is possible.
The four compulsory modules are:

1. Agroecosystems, Environment and Sustainable Natural Resource Use
2. Environmental and Resource Economics
3. Soil and Water Protection
4. Institutional Economics and Political Economy

Outside of the compulsory modules, students have flexibility in designing their schedules. Some structure and concentration are given through six Priority Areas, of which students must choose two. The Priority Areas are:

1. Methodology and Modeling of Sustainability
2. Sustainable Production Processes
3. Sustainability Institutions and Policies
4. Land and Water
5. Biodiversity and Nature Conservation
6. Climate Change and Renewable Energy

For more details and module descriptions, please reference the links below.

• Introduction Slides
• Equivalent Modules - 2014 Regulations to the First Amendment WS17/18
• Study and Exam Regulations, 15.09.2014
  First Amendment, 28.02.18
  Second Amendment, 01.04.2024

• Reading version according to the study and examination regulations, 15/09/2014 and the first (28/02/2018) and second (01/04/2024) amendment

Official Documents:

• Studien- und Prüfungsordnung, 15.09.2014
  Erste Änderung, 28.02.18
  Zweite Änderung, 01.04.2024