Master in Forest Products Technology & Wood Constructions
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
German
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 363 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Why study a Master's degree in Forest Products Technology & Timber Constructions at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences?
The focus of our Master's course is on wood as a material of the future. After all, the importance of this versatile material is growing steadily, not only because of its valuable contribution to climate protection. In our Master's degree in Forest Products Technology & Timber Constructionst, you will learn all about the enormous future potential of renewable building materials. You will deal with the development of new products and become an expert in the efficient use of material resources and research on new applications.
Among others, during your training as a manager and development manager for the timber industry, you will deal with the following areas:
- Characteristic properties of wood as a material
- Specifics of working and processing
- Economic aspects
- Social-communicative skills
| Study mode: | full-time |
| Degree awarded: | Diplomingenieur/Diplomingenieurin (DI) |
| Length of study: | 4 Semester (120 ECTS) |
| Location: | Kuchl Campus |
| Study places per year: | 25 |
| Language of instruction: | German |
| Tuition: | € 363,- per semester + student union fee |
Career Opportunities
After completing your studies, you will work as managers or development personnel in all areas of the timber industry, timber construction and related economic sectors. Career opportunities arise for management positions in companies that produce sustainable products and implement these technologies. The fields of activity range from classic tasks of procurement, production and sales management, construction and planning to research and development and consulting.
Sustainable jobs
In the master's program in wood technology and wood industry, you will qualify as a qualified engineer for all areas of the wood industry and wood construction.
Curriculum
In addition to having a basic knowledge of material science, economics, and management, our Master's degree programme allows you to choose your specialisation from the second semester.
Focus on one of the following two areas:
- Wood technology: analysis of material and information flows, production processes, and technology used in companies in the timber industry
- Timber construction: development of innovative wood building materials, individual focus areas in conception, planning, production, and project management
The effective utilization of materials and energy resources is becoming an increasingly important challenge for the economy and society. One way companies can react to this situation is to develop new materials and products from available and sustainable natural resources. Improvements in profitability and efficiency (cost effectiveness) as well as the modernization of existing methods and technologies is and will be crucial for leading companies.
Because wood is a regenerative resource and because its lifecycle plays an important role in the quality of life (e.g. the cleaning and filtering of air and water), the multi-functional properties of this natural resource provide enormous potential in its application and use.
The master's programme Forest Products Technology & Timber Constructions targets these challenges directly. Experts will be equipped with skills in this field to help lead businesses. Postgraduates will have the possibility to deepen their knowledge either in the area of production or in the development of ecological products and methods. Social and communicative skills for experts and management will be strengthened throughout the entire programme.
The master's programme offers the foundation for work in a scientific environment. Further qualifications such as a PhD are possible at partner universities.