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 | Voraussetzungen und Studieninhalte des Agrar-Studiengangs Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics & Subtropics (Master) an der Universität Hohenheim.
Steckbrief Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics & Subtropics "Master"
- Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Standard Period of study
4 semesters
- Language of instructions
English
- Number of places
40 places
- Selection procedure
See admission requirements
- Selection criteria
Marks from previous university study programme(s), marks from field-related subjects, ranking, letters of recommendation from professors, language test score, professional training, letter of motivation
- Verification of the Bachelor-degree
Admission is possible if the Bachelor's degree has been submitted by the start oft the lecture period
Application
- for the first semester: winter semester only: July 15th Citizens of Germany
(the EU and holders of a German university entrance qualification)
Winter semester only: March 15th
(Non-EU citizens)
- for higher subject-related semesters: winter semester: July 15th
(Citizens of Germany, the EU and holders of a German university entrance
qualification)
winter semester: March 15th (Non-EU citizens)
summer semester: -
Formal requirements
- 180 credits
- Students require an above-average Bachelor of Science or an equivalent degree in agriculture, natural sciences or a related discipline, based on at least three years of university studies or German FH studies.
- Over and above these general entry requirements, selection is based on grades, educational background and relevant professional experience. Additional professional qualifications may also be considered.
- Proof of English language skills (e.g. 79 ibt TOEFL)
Language skills
Proof of English language skills (e.g. 79 ibt TOEFL)
Accreditation
Yes
Contents
The two year Master’s programme comprises four semesters during which 15 thematic modules and the Master's thesis must be completed. It is interdisciplinary and consists of a combination of compulsory and elective modules.
The compulsory modules deal with crop and livestockproduction, ecology and natural resource management, poverty and development strategies, methods of interdisciplinary collaboration as well as quantitative methods in biosciences. The interdisciplinary practical science training completes the programme.
Apart from the compulsory modules, students have a broad choice of elective modules. This allows students to develop their profiles according to their own career aspirations.
Modules
1 + 2 Sem.: 7 compulsory Modules
- Crop Production Systems
- Ecology and Agroecosystems
- Interdisciplinary Practical Science Training
- Livestock Production Systems and Development
- Methods in Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Poverty and Development Strategies
- Water and Soil Management in Agricultural Production
- 3 elective modules
3 Sem.: 1 Compulsory Module
- Quantitative Methods in Biosciences
4 Sem.: Master's thesis
Objectives
The curriculum is especially designed to promote the following skills:
- assessing the quality and quantity of natural resources and their influence on agricultural production in tropical and subtropical countries
- considering agricultural production systems and methods with regard to nutrient cycles on different temporal and spatial scales
- integrating this knowledge into management recommendations and evaluating diverse strategies from the perspective of sustainability
- recognizing potentials for processing products and improving storage and transport capacity
- reducing or overcoming infrastructure constraints and limitations with regard to market access and trade restrictions
- elaborating concrete development and extension approaches for sustainable agricultural production on different levels (farm, project, institution, administration, policy), considering the socio-economic
Career Perspectives
The degree holders are highly competitive on the international job market. Depending on their profile, graduates find career opportunitues in:
- Agricultural Administration
- International Development Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organisations
- International Research Centres and Universities
- Consulting Companies
- Agricultural Industry
Quelle: Universität Hohenheim |
