Sustainable Management – Water and Energy

["Maintaining a permanent supply of water and energy is one of the great global challenges of our time. As a result, the water-energy nexus, which reaches across various sectors, is becoming increasingly important. Knowing the relationship between water and energy supply and distribution (both pillars in sustainability), it is necessary to connect different scientific perspectives. By considering complex interdependencies – detached from individual resources – the water-energy nexus gains importance as a key element of sustainable development.By offering the Master's course of study in Sustainable Management, RWTH Aachen University is meeting the demand for interdisciplinary collaboration. The programme integrates disciplines from energy, civil, and environmental engineering; geography; business and economics; and the social sciences. Students gain specialised analysis, method, solution, and evaluation skills in the fields of water and energy management. Furthermore, the course of study teaches interdisciplinary skills, such as the ability to critically reflect on innovations in a global context and the ability to work and research independently.This technical breadth will allow graduates to face complex and global challenges in their professional lives that are scientifically, technologically, and socially relevant. The programme aims at qualifying a new generation of socially responsible engineers who will contribute to shaping global, sustainable development."]