Study (MAM)

International Master in Agricultural Management (M.Sc.)

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The short profile of the MAM program

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Language: German
Campus: Triesdorf
Start of semester: Winter semester
Admission restriction (NC): no
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The aim of the study

 The aim of the study program is to train a specialist for application-oriented agricultural management on the basis of a preceding degree in agricultural economics, who is qualified by his theoretical and practical knowledge to independently and responsibly take over the wide-ranging tasks in the management and consulting of agricultural enterprises as well as to represent this field in agricultural research, agricultural administration and in service companies and, if necessary after further pedagogical qualification, to become active as a teacher in training and further education

The international master's degree program in agricultural management provides you with these skills:

- You will receive a comprehensive education in applied agricultural economics.
- You will gain experience in project and team work.
- You will gain experience abroad and knowledge of different mentalities.
- You learn to conduct management consultations.
- You can create business plans.
- You can conduct qualification courses.
- You learn presentation, sales and negotiation techniques.
- You will acquire good German language skills.

 Study International Agricultural Management in Triesdorf - Your advantages
- balanced combination of theory & practice with opportunities for personal development
- deep insights into German and international companies in the agricultural industry
- excellent job prospects for management positions all over the world

Study contents of the International Master Agricultural Management
Our goal during the International Master of Agricultural Management program is tos:

  • To train you as a specialist for application-oriented agricultural management on the basis of a previous agricultural degree.
  • To provide you with theoretical and practical knowledge with which you can independently and responsibly take on a wide range of tasks in the management and consulting of agricultural enterprises.
  • To provide you with the competence to represent this field in agricultural research, agricultural administration and in service companies
  • To provide you with all the basics so that you can pass on your own knowledge, if necessary after further pedagogical qualification, in training and further education as a teacher.

 

Study structure and study sequence of the IMA study program with subjects, semester-week-hours (SWS) and European Credits (EC)

(Structure of IMA- program)

1. Semester ↓ vom 01.10 bis 14.03

1. Semester (Praxis - oder Brückensemester)

  • a) Bei Bachelor- und Diplomstudiengängen (Uni/FH) ohne anerkanntem praktischen Studiensemester
  • > Pflichtmodul 1: Praktikum 25 EC > Pflichtmodul 2: Praxisbegleitende Lehrveranstaltung 5 EC
  • b) Bei sechssemestrigen Bachelorstudiengängen (Uni/FH) mit anerkanntem praktischen Studiensemester Brückenmodule mit 30 EC aus Lehrangebot der Fakultät Landwirtschaft, Lebensmittel und Ernährung (3 Pflichtmodule nach Vorgabe der Prüfungskommission und 3 Wahlpflichtmodule)
  • c) Bei siebensemestrigen Bachelorstudiengängen (Uni/FH) mit anerkanntem praktischen Studiensemester bzw. bei Nachweis von mindestens 195 EC mit anerkanntem praktischen Studiensemester
  • 1. Semester kann entfallen - direkter Einstieg in das 2. Semester möglich

    2. Semester ↓ vom 15.03 bis 31.07

    2. Semester (Theoretisches Semester)

       Pflichtmodule       EC       SWS   
       1. Business Management     5     4
        2. Produktionsökonomisches Seminar (inkl. Produktionstechnik         5     5
        3. Unternehmensführung und Controlling     5     4
        4. Wirtschaftsinformatik inkl. empirische Sozialforschung     5     5

    Wahlpflichtmodule Gruppe A:

       Pflichtmodule       EC       SWS   
        A1     Seminar Pflanzenproduktion/Tierproduktion     5     4
        Seminar Agrartechnik/Pflanzenproduktion (inkl. Produktionstechnik     5     4
        Seminar Tierproduktion/Agrartechnik     5     4
        A2    Beratungsmethodik und Landwirtschaftliche Betriebssysteme     5     4
        Landwirtschaftliche Betriebssysteme und Kooperative Unternehmensformen     5     4
        Kooperative Unternehmensformen und Bewertung und Bilanzierung     5     4
        Bewertung und Bilanzierung und Bankwesen     5     4
        Bankwesen und Beratungsmethodik     5     4
        Qualitäts- und Produktmanagement     5     4

    3. Semester ↓ vom 01.10 bis 14.03

    3. Semester (Theoretisches Semester)

       Pflichtmodule       EC       SWS   
        5. Unternehmensplanung     5     4
        6. Agrarpolitisches Seminar     5     4
        7. Strategien des Internationalen Agrarmarketing        5     4

    Wahlpflichtmodule:

    Studienschwerpunkte:

       Pflichtmodule       EC       SWS   
        1. Unternehmensberatung:        
        - Studienvertiefungsspezifisches Projekt     5     4
        - Managementberatung     5     4
        2. Agrartechnisch - ökonomische Beratung:        
        - Studienvertiefungsspezifisches Projekt     5     4
        - Agrartechnische Beratung     5     4
        3. Landw. und Regionale Entwicklungskonzepte:        
        Studienvertiefungsspezifisches Projekt     5     4
        - Regionale Entwicklungskonzepte     5     4
        4. Forschung und Entwicklung        
        - Studienvertiefungsspezifisches Projekt     5     4
        - Angewandte Forschung und Entwicklungsprojekte     5     4
        Wahlpflichtmodulgruppe B: 3        
        - EnglischProjekt     5     4
        - Agribusiness (nur in Englisch )     5     4

    4. Semester ↓ vom 15.03 bis 31.07

    4. Semester (Theoretisches Semester + Masterarbeit)

       Pflichtmodule       EC       SWS   
        8. Masterarbeit inkfl. Masterseminar     15     2
        9. Projektplanung und Projektbeurteilung                   5     4
        10. Betriebspraktikum     5    

    Wahlpflichtmodule:     Gruppe C:

       Wahlpflichtmodule       EC       SWS   
        - Nachhaltige Energiewirtschaft     5     4
        - Internationaler Handel (evt. auch in Englisch)          5     4

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    Career

    After graduating with a master's degree, you can take on the following management tasks - depending on the focus of your previous agricultural studies - after an induction period:

    The degree program offers perspectives:

    •  in agricultural companies (management of larger agricultural companies)
    • in the field of further education & consulting (management consulting, adult education)
    • in foreign branches of German and international companies
    • as lecturers at universities and technical colleges
    • in international projects and consulting services
    • in agricultural administration
    • in the field of trade & services
    • in applied research
    • organization, cooperatives, settlements

    Exemplary careers of MAM graduates worldwide


     


    Admission requirements for the International Master's Program in Agricultural Management
    (MAM study in German language !)

    The International Master's Degree in Agricultural Management is subject to restrictions that require certain admission requirements. In the event that the number of qualified applicants is greater than the admission capacity set by the university, selection is made by the examination board. In this process, the supplementary application documents are taken into account.

    • Admission requirements for the 1st semester (practical semester)
       1. particularly successful completion - at least the average grade "good" (according to German evaluation rules) - of a previous university study in agricultural science. The examination board of the study program decides on exceptions after an informal application.
      In addition, foreign applicants must prove that they have sufficient knowledge of the German language. Details are regulated in the study and examination regulations.
      Admission requirements for the 2nd semester (1st theoretical semester)
    • Admission requirements for the 2nd study semester (1st theoretical study semester)
      For admission to the 2nd study semester (1st theoretical study semester), the following additional requirements must be met:
      1. proof of successful participation in a practical study semester or proof of recognition of other practical periods by the examination board.
      2. foreign applicants must also prove sufficient knowledge of the German language. Details are regulated in the study and examination regulations. 3.
      3. all applicants must prove sufficient knowledge in the production technology of plant and animal production. In case of insufficient knowledge, appropriate elective modules must be taken in the 1st theoretical study semester and the examinations must be passed successfully. Further details are regulated by the study plan.

     

     


    Application for IMA -Internship at the HSWT in Triesdorf 2024

    Online application for the Master International Farm Management

    The application period starts on 29 April 2024 and ends on 15 July 2024.

    Before you fill out the application form, please provide the following information!
    Language certificates for the application for the internship semester
    Watch the information video for the IMA programme or internship!
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    Dear applicants for the practical semester 2024 at Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences!
    We need a lot of personal data and documents from you for your application. We have prepared an online form for this purpose, where you can upload your data and documents and add or change them later. Before you can use the online form, you must first register. To do this, please complete the following steps:

    Step 1: Register in the application portal

    - Please go to: https://wbmoodle.hswt.de/login/signup.php
    - Fill in all fields, click on the box next to "I am not a robot", click on the box next to "Data protection info" and at the end click on "Create new user account"
    - In the following message: Click on "Continue"
    (Please write down your login details and do not forget them‼)
    -  Now check your e-mail inbox. There you will receive an e-mail from the IT-Service of HS Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with a link to confirm your registration. Please open this link in your internet browser!
    - You will now receive the message "Registration has been confirmed". Please continue with "Continue".
    - Now go to the following address: https://wbmoodle.hswt.de/course/view.php?id=3526

    •  Enrolment key: MAM2024
      and click on "Register"

    - Your registration is now complete!

    Step 2: Submit application documents
    We still need a lot of information and documents from you for your application!
    Go to the address of the wbMoodle portal: https://wbmoodle.hswt.de/course/view.php?id=3526
    and log in under "Login with private e-mail address" with your e-mail address and password.
    Read the text in the wbMoodle portal and click on "Application form".
    Read this text too and then start entering your data by clicking on "Complete questionnaire".
    At the end, please do not forget: Click on "Save entries"
    You can change your entries in the form at any time later and upload files.
    If you upload files, you must click on "Add submission", then select the file and finally click on "Save changes". If you later want to delete files that have already been uploaded or add additional files, you must click on "Edit submission".
    If you want to log in again later, simply go back to the address of the wbMoodle porta:  https://wbmoodle.hswt.de/course/view.php?id=3526
    and log in under "Login with private email address" with your email address and password.
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