MASTER´S IN HISTORIC GARDENS AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES PROVIDED BY GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

PROGRAMME

UPM´s OWN STUDY

From traditional garden and park management to an integral management of green infrastructure

Level 7 in the European Qualification Framework (EQF)

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ECTS Theoric-Practice

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ECTS internships

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ECTS End of master project

UPM´s (Polytechnic University of Madrid) own Study Programme

Historic and unique gardens, as well as green infrastructures, are part of our cultural and natural heritage.

They play a decisive social role, as they are intimately linked to people´s health and well-being, and to social and economic development.

Their sustainable management, maintenance, preservation and restoration are vital in shaping an urban environment which prioritizes our cities´ renaturation.

This approach -which guarantees multiple social benefits regarding health and enjoyment, as well as meeting other challenges such as the protection of biodiversity, ecosystems and their services, or climate change resilience- needs trained professionals who are up to date with new outlooks, trends and innovations in these fields.

There is a high demand, both in public and private sectors, for profiles familiar with the specificities of historic and natural monuments´ management, as well as of the ecosystem services provided by green infrastructure.

The study programme´s main objective is to train specialists in the preservation, management, maintenance and restoration of unique and historic gardens and green infrastructures´ landscape and tree heritage, in urban and peri-urban areas.

MASTER´S IN HISTORIC GARDENS AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES PROVIDED BY GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

This Master´s is the University´s own highest postgraduate educational degree within its field, and its objective is to provide students with a specialized and multi-disciplinary advanced training, and an academic or professional specialization equivalent to Level 7 European Qualification Framework (EQF). Once the Master´s is successfully completed, students will be awarded the Polytechnic University of Madrid Master´s Degree in Historic Gardens and Ecosystem Services provided by Green Infrastructure, signed by the University´s (UPM) Rector.

UPM´s own Master´s Degree

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Módulos del máster

— MODULO I. URBAN AND PERIURBAN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Coordinator: Antonio Prieto, ETSIMFMN – UPM Professor

— MODULE II. URBAN TREES MANAGEMENT

Coordinator: Luis Hieraux, Vice-Rector o Gardening and Trees at the Royal Botanic Garden of Madrid-CSIC

— MODULE III: HISTORIC AND UNIQUE GARDENS

Corrdinators: Ángel Muñoz, Head of Gardens and Mountains at Patrimonio Nacional, and Santiago Soria, Head of Biodiversity and Inventory at Madrid City Council

— MODULE IV: BOTANIC GARDENS

Coordinator: Ramón Morales, Vice-Director of Gardening and Trees at the Royal Botanic Garden of Madrid- CSIC

– MODULE V: ECOSYSTEM SERVICES OF THE URBAN FORESTS

Coordinator: José Luis Rodríguez Gamo, Head of Climate Change and Biodiversity at Ferrovial Servicios

In addition to classes, students will also participate in scheduled visits, and national and international experts will hold conferences and seminars

The master is for

Professionals who wish to acquire further knowledge in green heritage management, preservation and maintenance, as well as for graduates from related studies, such as forest and natural environment engineering; environmental, agronomic and agro-environmental technology; architecture; landscaping; biology; heritage conservation and restoration, among others

Faculty

As specialists in the academic, business and public sectors, our teachers are devoted to the preservation, maintenance, management and restoration of heritage elements, green infrastructure and the species which inhabit them, within urban and peri-urban environments. All of them have participated in developing the study programme and will conduct classes in their field of expertise

Internships

Putting studies into practice is the best way to consolidate knowledge and test hands-on the level of skills and training acquired. Aware of this, this programme offers students internships in different partner companies, so they can efficiently undertake professional responsibilities in a work environment and complete their studies with a necessary practical training.

Ongoing Training Degrees

Ongoing training course will efficient and quickly meet the demands of professionals in the field who wish to broaden, specialize, improve or update their knowledge in specific areas. These courses do not require a graduate or equivalent degree.

University Extension Diploma

Diplomas

— Green urban infrastructures verdes, natural capital and urban trees management
— Green urban infrastructures verdes, natural capital and unique and historic gardens
— Green urban infrastructures verdes, natural capital and botanic gardens
— Urban trees management, green infrastructure and botanic gardens
— Urban trees management, green infrastructure and botanics gardens
— Urban trees management, ecosystem services and unique and historic gardens
— Natural capital, botanic and historic gardens
— Green infrastructure and botanic, unique and historic gardens

Level 6 n the European Qualification Framework (EQF) - equivalent to a degree

The University Extension Diploma will professionally prepare its participants by taking an in-depth look into specific areas from an eminently practical approach. Upon successful completion, students will receive the

respective University Extension Diploma from the Polytechnic University of Madrid signed by the UPM´s rector

Expert Course

— University degree´s is not required to be admitted

— 22 ECTS credits

— No internships

Courses

Upon successful completion, students will receive the Polytechnic University of Madrid´ Expert Diploma in the specific field, signed by the UPM´s rector

Specific Training Courses

Courses

Following the Specific Training Courses, students will obtain the corresponding Specific Training Certification in the appropriate field. The Certification will be issued by the respective vice rector, or by a delegated person

University graduates who complete all five specific training courses, 20 internship ECTS credits and obtain 15 Final Master´s Project ECTS credits, will be awarded the Master´s Degree in Historic Gardens and Ecosystem Services provided by Green Infrastructure

Postgraduate Training

5 Specific training courses + internships + TFM

1 Master Degree

Module I: Green Urban and Periurban Infrastructure
Module II: Urban Trees Management
Module III: Unique and Historic Gardens
Module IV: Botanic Gardens
Moodule V: Urban Forest´s Ecosystem Services and Natural Capital Servicios Ecosistémicos y Capital Natural