Name:  Judith Sprenger
Title of Master thesis: ‘The Water Framework Directive and the challenge of public participation: comparison of three European harbour cities’
Date of graduation: 31.03.2009
Current job: Freelancer for ‚ Hamburg State Ministry for Urban Development and the Environment’, Department 'Protection of surface waters'

What is hidden for you behind the term "Transnational ecosystem-based Water Management"?
Long-term protection of ecosystems, sustainable use of resources, interdisciplinary, transboundary

Which main disciplines are content of the study program?
Natural Sciences
Social Science
Engineering
Law: The Water Framework Directive

Why did you study TWM?
Interested in interdisciplinary degree program in the sector of ecological water management on a transnational and international scale.

What did you like during the study?
Interesting lessons, lots of field trips, nice group

Did you obtain new qualifications which are required on job market?
Knowledge on the implementation of the Water Framework Directive, climate change and flood protection, fluent in english

The study program is quite new: Does this lead to advantages on the job market?
In Germany some employers do not exactly know which skills are combined with the education, but over all I have the impression that reactions are positive.

What are potential employers?
Ministry
Agencies for Nature Conservation
International enterprises for sustainable development with worldwide operations