International Master's in Farm Management (MFM)

The programme focuses on applied studies in the fields of agricultural economics and management as well as in applied information technologies. Specific training methods such as instruction in small seminars/workshops, special projects and computer-based business simulations provide practical relevance and experience in the team approach to solving problems. Case studies and special projects are used to carry out international comparisons of costs, structural parameters and organisational solutions. Compulsory modules are as follows: Production Economics in Agriculture Business Management in Agriculture Farm Management and Controlling Farm Planning Business Informatics and Empirical Social Research Agricultural policy International Agricultural Marketing Strategies Project Planning and Evaluation the Master's thesis Some of the compulsory elective modules are: Crop Production, Livestock Production, and/or Agricultural Mechanisation Consulting Methods, Farming Systems Research, and/or Agricultural Mechanisation International Trade in the Agricultural Sector Sustainable Energy Management German as Foreign Language Students must choose one of the following specialisations: Strategic Management Consulting in Agriculture Technical and Economic Consulting in Agricultural Mechanisation or Applied Research and Development projects. Two essential, compulsory internship placements are included in the programme: practical study semester in the first semester a business internship in the agricultural industry upstream or downstream of agriculture (must be completed during the semester break; min. four weeks)