Overview

Students expand the abilities they acquired during the bachelor's programme in Meteorology and Climate Science from University of Vienna.

Key features

They become further acquainted with an analytical-logical and abstract way of thought, the application of physical theories relevant to the subject, and the application of physical measurement engineering in the field. They learn how analyse and interpret data distributed in time and space, and acquire fundamental knowledge of current environmentally relevant processes and risks. In addition, they learn how to analyse, process and interpret data using existing software on various platforms. 

Furthermore, students extend their knowledge of the adaptation of existing software and software development and the critical application and evaluation of information sources, and they learn how to solve numerical tasks with the aid of computers. They also broaden their communication skills in oral, written and graphic form, using modern, computerised software, and learn how to present scientific results.

Career:

Graduates can pursue a career in the following occupational fields:

• weather forecasting
• weather forecasting services of print or broadcast media (radio and television
• public offices (e.g. Environment Agency Austria, warning services of the Austrian provinces)
• insurance industry
• universities and public/private research establishments.