After graduation
There is great demand for experts in physical land resources and in water management to address the many challenges ahead of us. As such, this master's programme creates great opportunities for an exciting career, in which you can make a difference for society. From being involved in research at universities or research institutes; in policy making or education or in the private sector, in management or consultancy: the choice is all yours. Not sure what your next step should be? We’d be happy to help you.
What professions will it allow you to enter?
In this programme, you will acquire the know-how and skills needed to find an exciting job in fields like:
- Soil management
- Environment assessment
- Water management, including water supply and control
- Stability of taluds and excavations
- use of soil as construction material
- Coastal development
- Erosion and sediment transport
Whichever path you take, VUB and Ghent University will help you with your first steps on the job market, with workshops, networking events, job fairs and tips for job interviews. Exactly what you need as an ambitious student!
Are you aware that VUB sometimes looks for sustainable land and groundwater managers?
That's right! You can build an exciting and meaningful career as a sustainable land manager or urban land engineers here at your alma mater. As a large organisation we look for very diverse profiles.
Join our alumni community
In addition to enhancing your standing in the job market, obtaining a VUB diploma grants you access to a supportive network aimed at helping you achieve your professional goals and contribute positively to the world. Need more reasons to join? We've listed a few more below for you.
- Benefits on and off campus - A BasicFit annual subscription at half the price, student rates in the Resto... : being a former student pays off.
- Help with job applications - It is sometimes hard for young alumni to find their way on the labour market. We help you get off to a flying start.
- Networking - Join your faculty or study-programme alumni association and keep up to date with the latest networking events and developments in your field.