Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri
University of Hohenheim
Program Overview
Shape the transformation for a sustainable future Would you like to support the implementation of innovative solutions for a sustainable future? The agricultural and food sector is facing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and digitalisation. Simultaneously, there is a pressing need to attain sustainability objectives such as the 2°C target and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This necessitates specialists who understand this transformation, think strategically and with foresight, and can facilitate dialogue among different social stakeholders with conflicting goals. The Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems Master's programme in Agricultural Sciences trains students to do just that. Objectives This major of the Master's programme in Agricultural Sciences provides students with the skills to shape and accompany these societal transformation processes at various levels. Graduates will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish the following: Understand sustainability challenges from a systems perspective Become familiar with the latest theories for understanding social and institutional change processes Manage and organise transformation processes Recognise different perspectives and values and mediate between them Occupational fields Graduates will be able to work with a variety of partners from different backgrounds and support complex transformation processes at different levels. Typical employers are private companies, public institutions, non-governmental organisations, and projects that want to further develop existing structures, working methods, products, markets, and the like at home or abroad, especially in the field of food production. They do this through intensive measures taken towards sustainability. The following career paths will be open to you: Sustainability management in companies and organisations Activities in non-governmental organisations, associations, and/or international organisations that are active in the environmental sector Ministries, environmental, and agricultural authorities Specialist journalism and public relations work Scientific work in public research institutions in the agricultural and environmental sector The Master’s programme also qualifies students for a doctorate.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€60,000 – €100,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
IELTS (academic exam) with an overall band score of at least 6.5 TOEFL 90 points on the Internet-based test Duolingo test (at least 125 points) For more information and other language tests that can be recognised, please refer to the application information website: www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/application-transformation-info .
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Formal requirements Bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences, environmental sciences or geography, or related subjects (including agricultural biology and bio-based products and bioenergy) with at least three years of regular study (total 180 ECTS) If an applicant's final grade or grade point average of the degree is not above average, he/she must demonstrate his/her special suitability for the programme. Students who have not previously completed an agricultural degree programme must take at least two of three agricultural modules from the elective module catalogue. Proof of proficiency in English Additional requirements The major is particularly suited to students with good communication and negotiation skills, enthusiasm for designing change processes, and a keen interest in the practical implementation of sustainability concepts.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.5 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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