Environmental Management of Mountain Areas (EMMA)
Free University of Bozen-BolzanoProgram Overview
The Environmental Management of Mountain Areas (EMMA) at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is a Master programme in Business & Management taught in English, German, Italian over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Management of Mountain Areas (EMMA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German, Italian
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bolzano - Bozen, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Management of Mountain Areas (EMMA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Rural Technology Systems
- Landscape Ecology
- Geomatics and landscape planning
- Sustainable development of mountain areas
- Advanced English (C1 level)
- Agricultural Systems in Mountain Areas
- Advanced Statistics
- Management of Mountain Forests
- Economics, legislation and rural appraisals
- Ecosystem Restoration and Natural Hazard Mitigation
- Study Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a passport-size colour photo;
- \xc2\xa0a photocopy of a valid identity card or passport (front/back); attention: if your document is invalid,\nincomplete or unreadable, you will be excluded from the admission procedure.\xc2\xa0
- the attachments listed in the section entitled \xc2\x93Selection procedure\xc2\x94.\xc2\xa0\nApplicants with a qualification gained abroad must also upload:\xc2\xa0
- the diploma of their qualification: those not yet in possession of the diploma can upload it upon\nenrolment at the very latest;
- \xc2\xa0an official translation of the qualification into Italian (not necessary for qualifications in German or\nEnglish);\xc2\xa0
- the Diploma supplement, in the case they have achieved their university title in a Member State of\nthe European Union (or in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Iceland). In the Diploma supplement\nit must be indicated:\xc2\xa0
- that the study title gives access to a Master course.\nIn case of doubt, unibz reserves the right to request further documents (e.g. declaration of equivalent\nvalue);\xc2\xa0
- the valid permit to stay for Italy (only for non EU-citizens legally resident in Italy)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Free University of Bozen-Bolzano directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Bolzano, Italy
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, German, Italian
- Duration 24 months
