Advisory and Innovation Services in Agri-Food Systems

Higher subject-related semesters

Application to a higher subject-related semester is possible for the winter semester (application deadline: German, EU citizens: 15 September, non-EU citizens: 15 March) and summer semester (application deadline: All applications: 15 January).

Requirements

Formal requirements

The major “Advisory and Innovation Services in Agri-Food Systems” in the Masters program in Agricultural Sciences requires knowledge of agricultural sciences and land use, as well as the economics and social sciences of agriculture in depth as taught in Bachelors degree programs in agricultural sciences, horticulture, specialty crops, and agricultural and forest ecology. If you have completed one of these Bachelors degree programs, or a related degree program, you are in the right place.

Bachelors degree in agricultural sciences or related subjects from a university in Germany or abroad or from a university of applied sciences with at least 3 years of standard study time (180 ECTS in total) (for further “related subjects,” see Annex 2 of the Admission Regulations)

If the final grade or grade point average of this degree is not above average, special aptitude for the degree program can be proven if necessary (for details see Admission Regulations § 4).

At least 6 ECTS credits in economics.

Demonstrated English proficiency at the level TOEFL 90 (internet based). English proficiency may also be proven by the German university entrance qualification (HZB) if at least four semesters of English were taken in the higher level (Oberstufe) with an average grade of at least 8 points, excluding a separate Abitur examination.

Content requirements

• You should have the following interests and knowledge in addition to the formal criteria:
• Good communication skills,
• Enthusiasm for shaping change processes,
• Interest in digital technologies.

Language skills

Demonstrated proficiency in English (see formal requirements)

Pre-study internship

No

Selection procedure

Selection criteria

• None, as the number of places is not restricted.
• However, an above-average grade point average in the Bachelors degree as well as a relevant previous program of study are prerequisites for admission.
• If your final grade or grade point average for that degree is not above average, you can, if necessary, submit separate evidence of your particular aptitude for the program (for details see Admission Regulations § 4).
• For details, see the Admission Regulations (