SWST, 53rd International Convention Geneva, SwitzerlandOctober 11 - 15, 2010
European Master Programs in Wood Science and Technology
Bern University of Applied SciencesArchitecture, Wood and Civil Engineering
Heiko Thoemen Marc-André Gonin
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Content
• General trends: 11 years after Bologna• Master programs in wood science and
technology• MHT: A Swiss-German co-operation• Summary and conclusions
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
The Bologna process
• Standardization of higher education• Improved flexibility of individual qualification• Deficiencies within the concept and problems
during implementation • Development is irreversible
Content
1. General trends2. Master
programs3. MHT4. Conclusions
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Students enrolled in Swiss universities *)
0
50
100
150
200
250
othersProfessional TrainingPh.D.MasterBachelorDiplom
Prognosis
Students x 1000
today
*) Incl. Univ. of Appl. Sci. (FH) and teacher training colleges (PH)
Source of data: Federal Statistical Office, 2010
Students x 1000
Prognosis
Content
1. General trends2. Master
programs3. MHT4. Conclusions
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Consequences of new system... in the D-A-CH countries *)
Content
1. General trends2. Master
programs3. MHT4. Conclusions
Source: DAAD (modified)
Higher EducationEntrance Qualification
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
5th year
ClassicalUniversity
Univ. of AppliedSciences (FH)
„Vordiplom“
„Diplom“
„Vordiplom“
„Diplom (FH)“
Before Bologna
Higher EducationEntrance Qualification
3 - 4 years
After Bologna
1 - 2 years
ClassicalUniversity
Univ. of AppliedSciences (FH)
*) D = Germany, A = Austria, CH = Switzerland
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Differences to Anglo-American system
• Typical duration of bachelor + master− North America: 6 years− UK: 4 years− Central Europe: 5 years (300 credit points)
• Consecutive programs *)
Content
1. General trends2. Master
programs3. MHT4. ConclusionsAnglo-American system
European system *)
graduateundergraduate
traditional link
•
Bachelor Master PhD
*) not relevant to all countries
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Content
• General trends: 11 years after Bologna• Master programs in wood science and
technology *)• MHT: A Swiss-German co-operation• Summary and conclusions
*) Name of the programs may vary
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
European Master Programs in Wood Technology *)
No guaranty forcompleteness
Turkey: 8 master programs
*) Without civil engineering,teacher training courses, and paper making programs.Other names of the programsare possible. Content
1. General trends2. Master
programs3. MHT4. Conclusions
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Need for master programs
• Situation of European wood sector *):− 5 % of the global forest area, but 25-30% of world
production of forest-based products− Strong supplier industries (machinery, chemicals,
instrumentation)− European forest-based industries: 8 % of the total
value added in the manufacturing industry− 3 – 4 mill. jobs in industry
Considerable demand on skilled employees
Content
1. General trends2. Master
programs3. MHT4. Conclusions
*) According to CEI-Bois (2005): Vision 2030
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Need for master programs (cont.)
Content
1. General trends2. Master
programs3. MHT4. Conclusions
Higher EducationEntrance Qualification
3 - 4 years
General
1 - 2 years
ClassicalUniversity
Univ. of AppliedSciences (FH)
Higher EducationEntrance Qualification
Wood Technology
3 - 4 years
1 - 2 years
ClassicalUniversity
Univ. of AppliedSciences (FH)
• Situation in the D-A-CH countries *)
*) D = Germany, A = Austria, CH = Switzerland
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Need for master programs (cont.)
Content
1. General trends2. Master
programs3. MHT4. Conclusions
• Increasing demand on postgraduate programsfor students from overseas
Programs in English are needed
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Content
• General trends: 11 years after Bologna• Master programs in wood science and
technology• MHT: A Swiss-German co-operation• Summary and conclusions
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Master of Engineering in Wood Technology (MHT)
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Features of the MHT
• International, involving two universities• Research and project oriented• Full time or part time• Employment as research assistant
is possible
Content
1. General trends2. Master
programs3. MHT4. Conclusions
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Structure of the MHT
1. Semester (Rosenheim) ManagementMathematics and
natural sciencesResearch
& development
3. Semester Project work + master thesis
Master of EngineeringWood Technology
2. Semester Foreign
languageSpecialization Electivemodul
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Master Research Units (MRUs)
MRUWerkstoffe undHolztechnologie
MRUProduktion und
Logistik
MRUHolz- und
Verbundbau
Master of EngineeringBFH / HRO
MRUBauphysik und
Gebäudetechnik
MRUMöbelkonstruktion und
Möbelprüfung
MRUTrockenbau,
Leichtbau und Innenausbau
MRUFenster, Fassade,
Wintergärten,Türen und Tore
MRUManagement
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Master Research Units (MRUs)
MRUWerkstoffe undHolztechnologie
MRUProduction and
Logistics
MRUHolz- und
VerbundbauMaster of Engineering
BFH / HRO
MRUBauphysik und
Gebäudetechnik
MRUMöbelkonstruktion und
Möbelprüfung
MRUTrockenbau,
Leichtbau und Innenausbau
MRUFenster, Fassade,
Wintergärten,Türen und Tore
MRUManagement
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Master Research Units (MRUs)
MRUWerkstoffe undHolztechnologie
MRUProduktion und
Logistik
MRUTimber and
Composite StructuresMaster of Engineering
BFH / HRO
MRUBauphysik und
Gebäudetechnik
MRUMöbelkonstruktion und
Möbelprüfung
MRUTrockenbau,
Leichtbau und Innenausbau
MRUFenster, Fassade,
Wintergärten,Türen und Tore
MRUManagement
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Master Research Units (MRUs)
MRUMaterials and
Wood Technology
MRUProduktion und
Logistik
MRUHolz- und
VerbundbauMaster of Engineering
BFH / HRO
MRUBauphysik und
Gebäudetechnik
MRUMöbelkonstruktion und
Möbelprüfung
MRUTrockenbau,
Leichtbau und Innenausbau
MRUFenster, Fassade,
Wintergärten,Türen und Tore
MRUManagement
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Master Research Units (MRUs)
MRUWerkstoffe undHolztechnologie
MRUProduktion und
Logistik
MRUHolz- und
VerbundbauMaster of Engineering
BFH / HRO
MRUBauphysik und
Gebäudetechnik
MRUMöbelkonstruktion und
Möbelprüfung
MRUTrockenbau,
Leichtbau und Innenausbau
MRUFenster, Fassade,
Wintergärten,Türen und Tore
MRUManagement
Abbildung: Ducta
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Research and developmentat BFH-AHB
R & D Services:
• Applied research and development• Contract services• Accredited testing• Knowledge and technology transfer
About 100 full-time equivalent emplyees
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Content
• General trends: 11 years after Bologna• Master programs in wood science and
technology• MHT: A Swiss-German co-operation• Summary and conclusions
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
Summary and conclusions
• Bologna Process: Most profound restructuring of the European system of tertiary education within the last 200 years
• Improved flexibility of individual qualification• Need for graduate programs in wood science
and technology• Great diversity of programs
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European MasterPrograms in
Wood Science and Technology
SWST Convention
GenevaOct. 11 - 15, 2010
Heiko ThoemenMarc-André Gonin
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