Agricultural Sciences and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ARTS)

Agricultural production uses natural resources in diverse ways. These resources show complex interactions and are sensitive to human activities and interventions. Their appropriate management requires skilled individuals with both the necessary biophysical and socioeconomic background knowledge. The ARTS programme is designed as a research-oriented, multidisciplinary approach to expand students' overall background in the basic and applied management of natural resources for agricultural development and research in (sub)tropical environments. Graduates are equipped with skills and tools to recognise and solve problems related to (sub)tropical resource management, thus making them effective leaders for agricultural development, preparing them for agricultural and environmental research and development positions, and providing an entry qualification for PhD programmes. Cooperation with development organisations in Bonn and with universities and research institutions in over 40 countries allow students to develop a holistic, cross-disciplinary understanding of structure, use, interactions, endangerment and protection of natural resources and opens opportunities for internships and employment.