619843-EPP-1-2020-1-NL-EPPKA1-JMD-MOB
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Key Action: Learning Mobility of Individuals
Action Type: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
Project Title
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in
Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation for
Environmental Modelling and Management (GEM)
Project Coordinator
Organisation
Address
UNIVERSITEIT TWENTE
DRIENERLOLAAN 5 , 7522 NB ENSCHEDE , Overijssel , NL
Project Information
Identifier
619843-EPP-1-2020-1-NL-EPPKA1-JMD-MOB
Start Date
Oct 15, 2020
End Date
Oct 14, 2026
EC Contribution
Partners
3,052,000 EUR
UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN (BE) , TARTU ULIKOOL (EE)
, LUNDS UNIVERSITET (SE)
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619843-EPP-1-2020-1-NL-EPPKA1-JMD-MOB
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Project Summary
The MSc in Geo-Information and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management (GEM)
integrates the educational excellence of four leading university partners: Lund University, Sweden; University of
Tartu, Estonia; Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium; and University of Twente, The Netherlands. It is
coordinated by the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) of the University of Twente.
Each partner has internationally recognised MSc programmes in geospatial sciences applied to social and
environmental issues. Geo-information technology plays a central role in transparent analysis of data and
information in order to generate viable policies and effective business decisions as part of European and global
development. Skills in this field continue to be in high demand by industry, government and NGOs. Planners,
managers, policy makers, and researchers need to further improve their understanding of the complexity of
factors involved in in managing the environment, and to cooperate with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
GEM graduates find relevant work bridging the economically and socially important fields of environment and
information technology.With a focus on environmental management and geo-information technologies, the
objectives of the GEM MSc fit priority areas of European policy, namely investment in knowledge and innovation
to preserve Europe’s natural environment as part of its future growth strategy. GEM highlights European added
value to these priority areas. Integrated content from four leading universities in the field of geo-information and
environmental management combines the best elements into a cohesive programme. Students reside in at least
two EU countries, with ample opportunity to experience European cultural diversity and languages, and to
connect to the economic and social values of different European countries. A network of associated partners
offers an opportunity for students to visit and undertake their research and/or internship around the world. For
students, this gives an exciting opportunity to study in a different cultural environment and landscape.On
completion of the programme, graduates will have acquired the following skills: (i) understanding of the scientific
process and ability to undertake scientific research; (ii) thorough awareness of European and global
environmental problems, and understanding of the complexity of factors involved; (iii) understanding of
geographical information management and ability to apply GIS, remote sensing and related tools; (iv) familiarity
with project and programme management; and (v) leadership, negotiation and communication skills. The duration
of the MSc is 24 months; corresponding to 120 ECTS. The MSc is organised into four tracks, each with its own
geo-information and environment theme. The MSc is taught in English. Successful completion of the programme
leads to the award of a double degree from two universities.
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