["understand thedynamics, complexity and interaction between natural, social and economic processes and systemswith regard to sustainable development", "identify and analyseso-called "wicked problems"within the field of sustainable development by taking into consideration different disciplinary perspectives", "develop comprehensive competences from ascientific perspective", "know and apply adequatemethods and instruments for scientific research", "apply their knowledge and scientific skills ininter- and transdisciplinary teamsto address complex issues", "possess the necessarysocial skills,such as writing, debating, conflict management, teamwork and project management to make asubstantial contribution to change within society", "conductindependent scientific researchand present the results inscientific publications"]