The international two-year, full-time Master of Landscape Architecture program is an accredited, design-based course of study aimed at applicants from academic and professional backgrounds who wish to develop their professional leadership potential. The program provides students both theoretical and practical training in an interdisciplinary and intercultural framework. With the aim of improving the interpersonal skills of students to become effective team players, commitment to team goals and contributions to university activities are part of the educational concept. When finished, students have the tools to craft problem-oriented and sustainable solutions to landscape architectural challenges. Lecturers come from the Anhalt University's programs in architecture, nature conservation and other related fields, as well as the urban design program at the renowned "Bauhaus" school. Partnerships with leading European schools for landscape architecture and top landscape professionals ensure students are familiar with current innovative practices in the field.
A high percentage of MLA Students find employment either directly after their internship as student employees or after graduation in national and international planning offices, public authorities, companies of the private sector or consulting firms. Working fields such as tourism planning, planning communication (participation), environmental education etc. could also be considered.
