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Geographical Environmental Research (M.Sc.)

###Overview The Master's program in Geographical Environmental Research is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between human societies and the environment.

Study Content

• Foundations and Methods
• Specialization and Project Work
• Interdisciplinary Area
• Master's thesis

Study Course

The study course is divided into several modules, including:

• Study Components
• Disciplinary Area
• Interdisciplinary Area
• Master's thesis

Perspectives

The program offers a wide range of perspectives and career opportunities, including:

• Carsten Wirtz, Managing Director of terra4 GmbH (Managing Director of terra4 GmbH)
• Frederike Balzer, research associate
• Robert Wenzel, desk officer
• Karolin Ortelbach, system responsible for cableScout SAKnet (System Responsible for cableScout SAKnet)
• Christopher Löthgens, Laboratory Manager / PostDoc (Laboratory Manager / Postdoctoral Researcher)

Alumni Profiles

Karolin Ortelbach, system manager cableScout SAKnet

Karolin Ortelbach works as a system responsible for cableScout SAKnet in the Swiss energy industry. Her job involves coordinating and managing projects related to the expansion of fiber optic networks.

• Current Job: System Manager cableScout SAKnet
• Responsibilities: Coordination and management of projects, ensuring timely delivery of execution documents to third-party companies, and maintaining a reliable documentation of the entire fiber optic network.
• Work Experience: Full-time, with a daily working time of 8.25 hours, following standard office working hours.
• Reason for Studying Geographical Sciences: Initially wanted to study urban and regional planning, but due to waiting times, chose to study geography instead.
• Decision to Pursue Current Career: After completing her studies, she moved to Switzerland and looked for a job in the energy industry, where she could apply her knowledge of geographical information systems.
• Importance of GIS Knowledge: The understanding and handling of GIS have been essential in her current job.
• Recommended Additional Qualifications: VBA programming for creating custom macros.
• Memorable Experience: The various interesting field trips during her studies.
• Advice for Prospective Students: Gain practical experience through internships with energy, water supply, or telecommunications companies during their studies.