Global Change Management
The mission of the International Master's Programme in Global Change Management is to educate change agents and professionals who can meet the challenges of natural resource management in the context of global change and develop goal-oriented solutions for a sustainability transition. Recognising global change management as a cross-sectoral challenge, we pursue an adaptive, proactive, and precautionary approach to natural resource management and sustainability.
What is special about this programme?
Global environmental change is altering the Earth system and profoundly affecting the natural resources on which humanity depends. Today, climate change is widely recognised as the most significant driver of these transformations. Other critical aspects of global environmental change include biodiversity loss, widespread deforestation, water scarcity, and soil degradation. These changes are largely driven by population growth, the expansion and intensification of agriculture and industry, increasing consumption of goods and energy, and the globalisation of the world economy. As a result, there is a growing demand for highly qualified specialists who can address the challenges of natural resource management in the context of global change.
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Career prospects
Our alumni are active as change agents in a wide range of international and national organisations, including NGOs, public agencies, businesses, universities, and research institutes, as well as working independently as consultants. Their areas of focus include—among others—climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainable land and natural resource management, nature conservation, and applied research on global change and sustainability.
Prospects / job profiles
Graduates are professionally and personally equipped to take on civic responsibility—both in their professional roles and beyond. The Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree, earned after two years, is well-suited for those seeking a swift transition into the workforce. Additionally, the degree qualifies graduates for entry into doctoral programmes.
The study programme helps me to learn what is important for my career in an international and sustainable company.
Jeraporn Rothong
Social & Environmental Responsibility Regional at Patagonia, Inc., Graduate, Global Change Management
Eric Fee
Graduate, Global Change Management programme
Carina Zell-Ziegler
Öko-Institut e.V.
Graduate, Global Change Management programme
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Application period
Summer semester:
for higher semesters: 1 December to 15 January
Winter semester:
for the first semester: 1 March to 15 July
for higher semesters: 1 March to 15 July
Please create an applicant account via the HNEE application portal. You will receive a confirmation email from us containing your username and password. You may then log in to enter the required information and upload your documents.
After submitting the online application, you can access a summary of your details by clicking the “Print” button. We recommend printing and reviewing this summary for accuracy.
If you discover any errors after submission, please contact us by e-mail before the application deadline.
You must hold a first university degree qualifying you for a profession (Bachelor, Diplom, Diplom [FH], Magister or Master), with a standard period of study of at least six semesters and comprising a minimum of 180 ECTS credits.
In addition, proof of good English language proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) must be provided. If this proof is not yet available at the time of application, it may be submitted by the end of the re-enrolment period for the second semester.
- Degree certificate and transcript of records (alternatively, a transcript showing at least 150 ECTS credits and a provisional overall grade)
- Educational and professional background (CV in tabular format)
- Documents demonstrating academic and subject-related qualifications, such as national or international project work, teaching experience, organisation or participation in workshops, list of publications, or relevant voluntary or private activities
- Letter of motivation (maximum two pages)
- If already available: proof of English language proficiency at B2 level. Alternatively, the TOEIC test may be taken during the first semester at the HNEE Language Centre.
Application period
Summer semester:
for higher semesters: 1 November to 1 December from a non-EU country or 1 December to 15 January from an EU/EEA country
Winter semester:
for the first semester: 1 March to 1 May from a non-EU country or 1 March to 15 July from an EU/EEA country
for higher semesters: 1 March to 1 May from a non-EU country or 1 March to 15 July from an EU/EEA country
Please apply early if you need to apply for a visa for your studies. The processing times are sometimes very long.
If you obtained your degree outside Germany, you must not apply directly to our university, regardless of your citizenship. Instead, please apply via the uni-assist e.V. application portal. Uni-assist is a central service provider that conducts a preliminary review of international applications on behalf of many German universities. Detailed information about the application process can be found on the uni-assist website, including country-specific guidance.
If your application is complete and meets the formal admission requirements, uni-assist will forward it to our university. Once your application has been imported into the HNEE application system, you will receive an email with login details for the HNEE application portal, allowing you to track the status of your application.
You must hold a first university degree qualifying you for a profession, equivalent to a three-year German Bachelor’s degree.
Alternatively, you may submit transcripts for all semesters except the final one, along with confirmation of your expected graduation.
In addition, proof of good English language proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) must be provided. If this proof is not yet available at the time of application, it may be submitted by the end of the re-enrolment period for the second semester.
You can use the uni-assist website to check whether you meet the formal admission requirements.
The following documents must be uploaded exclusively via the uni-assist application portal. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and additional documents may be requested.
- Copy of your university degree certificate, including final grade and transcript of records (see country-specific guidance on the uni-assist website)
- Copy of your university entrance qualification
- Other documents relevant for admission to a Master's programme (e.g. APS certificate for applicants from China, India, Mongolia or Vietnam; proof of having passed a university entrance examination)
- Documents demonstrating academic and subject-related qualifications, such as national or international project work, teaching experience, organisation or participation in workshops, list of publications, or relevant voluntary or private activities
- Letter of motivation (maximum two pages)
- If already available: proof of English language proficiency at B2 level. Alternatively, the TOEIC test may be taken during the first semester at the HNEE Language Centre.
Foreign certificates must be translated into German or English by a sworn translator.
Application period
Summer semester: 1.12. to 15.1.
Winter semester: 1.6. to 15.7.
As a secondary auditor (Nebenhörer*in), you may only apply for modules offered in the respective semester. An overview of the available modules can be found here. Please note that the modules offered, including their schedules and content, are subject to change.
Students who are already enrolled at another university as main (degree-seeking) students may be admitted to Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE) as secondary auditors (Nebenhörer*innen), subject to available capacity. Admission requires that simultaneous enrolment at both institutions (parallel studies) is feasible and that the selected module constitutes a meaningful supplement to the student’s primary programme of study.
Secondary auditors are not members of HNEE. They may participate in examinations with the approval of the respective examiners and in accordance with the applicable examination regulations. The scope of examinations taken may not lead to the award of a degree. There is no legal entitlement to participate in examinations. Further provisions are set out in the current matriculation regulations of HNEE.
Formal applications must to be submitted during the application period by post or e-mail to the Student Service Centre during the application period.
There is a fee for secondary auditoring. The amount of the fee is based on the current fee schedule of the HNEE, the AStA and the Studierendenwerk Ost:Brandenburg.
Application period
Summer semester: 1.12. to 15.1.
Winter semester: 1.6. to 15.7.
As a guest student, you may only apply for modules offered in the respective semester. An overview of the available modules can be found here. Please note that the modules offered, including their schedules and content, are subject to change.
As a rule, applications for guest auditor status must be submitted to the Student Service Centre prior to the start of the courses (Guest auditor application).
Persons who are not enrolled as guest auditors may be admitted to courses of up to 8 semester weeks within the scope of available training capacity, even without proof of a university entrance qualification.
Guest auditor status is generally subject to a fee. No fees are charged to enrolled students. Guest auditor status is free of charge for interested persons with a refugee background.
Participation in courses within the relevant teaching areas will be confirmed in writing. Participation in examinations is excluded.
Formal applications are to be submitted during the application period by post or e-mail to the Student Service Centre during the application period.
We are happy to welcome you to an → exchange programme at HNEE.
FAQ on application and admission
If the number of applications is expected to exceed the number of available study places, the degree programme will be subject to admission restrictions (Numerus Clausus). Study places are allocated to applicants through a selection process, which involves creating several ranking lists. The average grade or waiting time of the last admitted applicant determines the admission threshold for that year.
You can find the admission thresholds for restricted degree programmes from the previous year here:
Admission thresholds for restricted degree programmes from previous years
No, you may only apply for one degree programme at our university. We encourage you to consult with us early on to determine which programme is the best fit for you. Please contact us via e-mail to arrange an appointment. Consultations are available by phone, online, or in person.
If your Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification) consists of a school-based and a practical part, you can only apply once both parts have been completed. For example, if the practical part ends after the application deadline, you will have to apply in the following year.
For applications to a master’s degree programme, we require a transcript from your university showing at least 150 ECTS credits, your current grade point average, and the expected date of graduation.
Admission, rejection, or exclusion notices are made available in the online application portal. At the same time, a notification is sent to the email address registered in your applicant account.
For restricted-admission degree programmes, the notices are usually sent out two to four weeks after the application deadline for the respective programme.
Contacts
Content-related questions
General study guidance
Stadtcampus Haus 5 ground floor, right
Schicklerstraße 5
16225 Eberswalde
+ 49 3334 657-149
studieren(at)hnee.de
Please make an appointment by phone or e-mail.