Agriculture / Agricultural Management (B.Eng.)

Additional information

• Combined or full-time degree program?

  With the two career-integrated degree programs (full-time, combined), we offer students special programs in agriculture. The traditional degree program in Agriculture covers all topics related to the agricultural sector intensively in a full-time program on campus. This enables students to comprehensively study and familiarize themselves with all subject areas in the lectures, lab/pool classes, projects and excursions.

  In the two separate programs, the students’ individual needs can be addressed to an even greater extent. A full-time degree program is usually not possible for students who already have a family and have been working for a long time. In order to still acquire knowledge, the career-integrated degree program offers all the advantages to successfully complete a degree program. Our combined program is suitable for young people who have completed their vocational training, who are employed in a company and who would like to gain further qualification with a degree. This mixed degree program thus combines the advantages of the full-time degree program and the career-integrated distance learning program.

  The agricultural sector (primary production, upstream and downstream) is a major economic factor all throughout Germany. A cross-section of applicants/students also shows this. Our students have the following professional backgrounds: Farmers with their own business (animal production, plant production, special crops, forestry), employees in agricultural enterprises such as in trade or the field service of the upstream and downstream sector, but also professionals who deal with the agricultural sector as well: Lawyers, bankers, insurance agents. Therefore, students have the opportunity to come into contact with people from a wide range of industries in the agricultural sector. There is an intensive exchange between students of all semesters, the lecturers as well as the Degree Program Advisor and Coordinator.

  The general framework will be adjusted as needed and will be improved gradually. Our students have very diverse needs. Therefore, solutions cannot always be found in the Program and Examination Regulations. However, with an excellent attitude of cooperation between all parties involved, we have, so far, always found individual solutions.

• Program sequence

  This is a distance learning career-integrated degree program. A distance learning degree program offers flexible learning periods and is therefore easy to combine with professional activities. In addition, students are able to learn at home.

  Students will be provided with learning materials for the degree program (online and in paper form) allowing them to structure their independent study phases and optimize their examination preparation. In addition, there are attendance phases in the form of consultations at the Bernburg Campus of Anhalt University of Applied Sciences. In these meetings, you will have the opportunity to interact with the lecturers and other students, to ask questions as well as to consolidate and expand your knowledge.

  Depending on the module, 12 to 18 hours of mandatory attendance are included in the curriculum. Usually there is one attendance weekend (Friday/Saturday) per module. The attendance dates for each semester will be published in advance via the program schedule in the Anhalt University’s intranet.

  Throughout the program, students will receive individual support from the Degree Program Coordinator. The Degree Program Coordinator is the first point of contact for all non-subject-related questions and the person who coordinates cooperation between lecturers and students. The lecturers responsible for individual modules provide content-related support.

  All modules conclude with an examination in the form of written examinations, oral examinations or term papers and/or presentations. Examinations are taken at the end of each semester during the examination week. The exact examination dates will be published in advance via the examination schedule in the Anhalt University’s intranet.

  Classes and corresponding examinations are offered on an annual basis. Students can begin their program in the winter semester, starting on October 1 of each year.

• Degree program modules

  The degree program is module based. A module is a content-related course in which students are required to take an examination or submit some other type of verifiable coursework. In addition to the compulsory modules, elective modules with a certain number of credits must also be completed. The number of credits depends on the average amount of work involved for the respective module. The workload includes independent study, participating in (on-campus) seminars, preparing and following up on classes, preparing for examinations as well as completing course and assessed work including lab/pool classes.

  The normal program length is seven semesters. In six semesters, students will complete a total of 20 compulsory modules as well as nine elective modules selected from the corresponding catalogue. The seventh semester is reserved for the preparation and defense of the bachelor's thesis.

  Students will complete compulsory and elective modules following the curriculum (see Appendix 4 of the Program and Examination Regulations, only available in German). The curriculum includes 5 modules per semester.

• Attendance phases

  Classes with mandatory attendance supplement independent study phases guided by learning materials. There is one attendance weekend (Friday/Saturday) per module each semester; these are spread out over the semester. The dates will be announced in advance via the schedule in the university's intranet, so that students can fit them in around their work commitments. Students following the prescribed schedule attend approx. 7 weekends in person (7x2 days) per semester.

  Attendance at individual on-campus classes is not mandatory. However, we recommend participation as the personal exchange between students and the lecturer facilitates not only the clarification of questions but also the consolidation and enhancement of knowledge. In addition, the on-campus meetings are a great enrichment beyond lecture notes and offer you the opportunity to apply your acquired knowledge.

  In order to take the examinations at the end of the semester, you need to schedule some attendance days at Anhalt University. The examinations are scheduled in a two-week examination period. The basis for passing the examinations is the respective lecture notes for the module.

  The examination period for the winter semester is mid to late February and for the summer semester early to mid November. There is also a specific period for retaking examinations. The period for retaking examinations for the winter semester takes place mid to late September and the period for the summer semester is mid to late March.

  If you need proof of attendance for your employer and/or other institutions, you can use this form (only available in German) and have it signed by your lecturer or the Degree Program Coordinator.

• Leave of absence (vacation semester)

  All students at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences have the opportunity to request a leave of absence (vacation semester). Students can usually request 4 vacation semesters (max. 2 consecutive semesters). Further vacation semesters must be applied for separately. During a vacation semester, students do not have to pay the administrative fee. Students are not allowed to participate in consultations, practical courses, lab/pool classes and/or examinations during the vacation semester. The application for a leave of absence must be submitted to the Student Service Center (SSC) by March 15 (for the summer semester) or September 15 (for the winter semester) at the latest.

  You can find the corresponding form on the His-Qis portal (no login needed) – “Formulare allgemein” – “Antrag auf Beurlaubung/application for leave of absence”

• Funding opportunities

  The career-integrated degree program is subject to a fee – an administrative fee must be paid for each semester. In addition, there are costs connected to the attendance dates (accommodation and travel costs).

  For students, the question may arise of the financial feasibility and the possibility of further funding opportunities at this point. Most students will finance part of the costs with their ongoing salary. Nevertheless, you can check other funding opportunities. You can find more information at

  • funding opportunities for career-integrated degree programs (only in German)
  • https://wissenschaftliche-weiterbildung.de/foerdermoeglichkeiten
  • https://www.bmbf.de (funding opportunities for career-integrated degree programs, only available in German)

  Students can also review the following options with their employers:

  • reduction of working hours
  • more flexible working hours
  • time off for attendance phases (consultations, examinations)
  • other support during the program

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• Degree program requirements

  Admission requirement for the program is a higher education entrance qualification. In addition, we require a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the agricultural sector or a vocational training in the agricultural sector as well as a current employment contract.

  The higher education entrance qualification for studying at a university of applied sciences can be the Abitur, the Fachhochschulreife, a master craftman's apprenticeship or a vocational training program with relevant subject-related professional practice recognized as equivalent to a university entrance qualification.

  You can check the status of your application in the SSC Applicant and Student Portal.

  Applicants who have not completed their school education up to the university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must provide evidence of sufficient knowledge of the German language. Sufficient qualifications are Test DaF, level 4xTDN 4 or comparable certificates (decision on a case-by-case basis).

  Applicants without a higher education entrance qualification

  Applicants who do not have a higher education entrance qualification are given the opportunity to qualify for admission by taking an assessment test. The assessment test is based on specific examination regulations and includes a written and an oral test. You will be invited to take the examinations.

  If you have any questions related to the career-integrated program, you can contact the Degree Program Coordinator.

• Application process and documents

  The following steps are necessary for a successful application to the career-integrated bachelor’s degree program in Agriculture / Agricultural Management:

  Step 1: Register online in the SSC Applicant and Student Portal

  First register in our SSC Applicant and Student Portal. You will then receive your access data by email. Please follow the instructions to activate your access.

  Step 2: Filling in and sending the application form

  Select your degree program in the SSC Applicant and Student Portal. Complete your personal details, upload your application documents and submit your application online.

  Documents required for a complete application:

  • certified copy of higher education entrance qualification
  • certified copy of the vocational training certificate
  • CV (tabular form),
  • copy of identity card or passport (both sides)
  • proof of professional experience*

  In addition:

  • if applicable, letter of motivation (explaining why you wish to study this program without having sufficient practical experience)
  • if applicable, a deregistration certificate from your first degree program*
  • if applicable, letter of recommendation*

  Please upload these documents in the “Sonstige Bewerbungsdokumente” (other application documents) field.

  Note:
  Applicants can check the status of their application via the university's Student and Applicant Portal at any time.

  Application for the career-integrated bachelor's degree program in Agriculture/Agricultural Management is only possible for the winter semester, beginning on October 1 each year.

• Application deadlines

  Please submit the complete application documents in the requested form and before the deadline.

  The following dates apply:

  • Application period: May 15 until September 15
  • Application method: online
  • Start of the semester: October 1 (winter semester)
• Administrative fee

  Distance learning program

  As of the winter semester 2014/2015, the administrative fee for distance learning materials and on-campus classes amounts to €400 per semester for all students enrolled at the university since 2014 (in accordance with the Program and Examination Regulations of 2014). This includes the membership fee for the Studentenwerk (Student Services Agency).

  Combined distance learning program

  For the full-time period (winter semester), the Studentenwerk membership fee for full-time students as well as €6 Students’ Union fee (1st semester only) are charged. For the distance learning part (summer semester), the administrative fee for distance learning materials will be charged. This amounts to €400 per summer semester from the winter semester 2014/15 onwards for all students enrolled at the university since 2014 (in accordance with the Program and Examination Regulations of 2014).

  Special regulation

  The administrative fee of €400 per semester does not apply if students only have to complete the project, the bachelor’s thesis and/or the colloquium. However, the payment of the Studentenwerk fee (€40) for the reregistration remains. Until now (incl. winter semester 2022/2023), these students were reregistered by the Student Service Center free of charge. This is no longer possible due to the current statutes and the solidarity principle of the Studentenwerk.

  In order to not pay the administrative fee, an informal application with “Bitte um Prüfung des Erlasses der Lehrmittelpauschale zum nächsten Fachsemester” (request to waiver the administrative fee for the next semester) can be submitted to the Student Secretary Office / Enrollment Office Bernburg (https://service.asa.hs-anhalt.de). The application may only be submitted within the current reregistration period.

  The 6th semester examination period is regularly scheduled in November of the following winter semester. This results in a normal program length of 7 semesters. Therefore, there is no waiver of the administrative fee for 7th semester students who are waiting for examination results from the previous summer semester's examination period.

  The administrative fee cannot be reclaimed retrospectively.

• Payment of the administrative fee (1st semester)

  Students have to transfer the administrative fee of €400 per semester to the university by the deadline to ensure successful enrollment in the 1st semester.

  Please follow the instructions on the SSC Student and Applicant Portal.

• Payment of the administrative fee (reregistration)

  Students have to transfer the administrative fee of €400 per semester to the university by the deadline to ensure successful reregistration for the following semester.

  Period for reregistration for the winter semester: July 15 to August 15 of each year

  Period for reregistration for the summer semester: January 15 to February 15 of each year

  (Updated on December 23, 2021!)

  The payment instructions can be found on the His-Qis portal (no login needed) – “Informationen zur Rückmeldung” – “Rückmeldung Fernstudium”

• Crediting previous assessed coursework

  Modules from a previous degree program comparable to modules of this degree program can be recognized. For this purpose, three documents are necessary:

  1. original filled out, printed and signed document for “Antrag auf Anerkennung von Studien- und Prüfungsleistungen aus einem Vorstudium” (Application for Credit Transfer),
  2. digitally filled out document “Antrag auf Anerkennung von Studien- und Prüfungsleistungen aus einem Vorstudium” (no scan!),
  3. Module descriptions of the requested module from the previous university and
  4. transcript/record of achievements (credits and/or grades must be evident) from the previous university.
     
     

  A preliminary assessment is possible and useful. The documents are submitted digitally to the Degree Program Coordinator for an initial review.
  After submission of the valid application to the Degree Program Coordinator, it will be evaluated internally. The applicant and the Examinations Office will be notified about the result of the evaluation. 

  Please note that the modules must be compatible in terms of content. If necessary, two modules from the previous university may need to be combined/credited for one module at our university. Partially completed modules cannot be recognized. For example, if the module “Mathematik und Statistik” (mathematics and statistics) was completed in a previous degree program, but not the module “Informatik” (computer science), then the module “Mathematik, Statistik und Informatik” (mathematics, statistics and computer science) of Anhalt University of Applied Sciences cannot be recognized.

  Only modules from a previous degree program can be recognized. Achievements from vocational training and continuing education programs of other institutions are not eligible for recognition.

  The application form for credit transfer can be found on the His-Qis portal (no login needed) – “Formulare Bernburg” – “Application for Credit Transfer”
  (If you wish to request recognition for more than 5 modules, use a second form)

• Enrollment and access data

  After successful enrollment, the Student Service Center (SSC) will send an enrollment certificate to all students consisting of a temporary student ID in paper form, study certificates and individual access data.

  This access data, consisting of user name and initial password, are required for

  • the Moodle learning platform,
  • your university email account,
  • the intranet of the degree program,
  • the His-Qis portal and the SSC portal,
  • the WiFi of the university as well as Eduroam.
    
    

  Proceed as follows with the access data:

  1. Open the following page: https://helpdesk.hs-anhalt.de/index.php/login-passwort/passwort
  2. Click on “Zum Passwort SelfService” and “Passwort Reset (new)” to change the initial password to a personalized password.
  3. Your personalized password is now valid for the internal degree program homepage, your email account and Moodle, the His-Qis portal, the SSC portal as well as the university WiFi. 
• Student Service Center (SSC) portals

  His-Qis portal

  • You have access to the His-Qis portal with your personalized password (changed using the password self-service)
  • Students can use this portal to register and withdraw from examinations, look at their grades etc.

  SSC Applicant and Student Portal

  • Access via https://sscportal.ssc.hs-anhalt.de/qisserver
  • You can use this portal to reregister for the new semester, print study certificates or view your administrative fee account
• Email account

  Once you are enrolled and your university email account has been activated, all organizational information about the degree program will be sent to your university email address. Please check your university email regularly!

  How to access your university email account

  1. Log in to the degree program intranet with your username and password changed via the self-service application.
  2. Click “Webmail” in “Help & Service” at the bottom of the webpage.
  3. Enter the access data: username and password changed in self-service
     
     

  Direct access via: mail.hs-anhalt.de

• Moodle / Learning materials

  The learning materials are available on the Moodle learning platform. You receive access via your enrollment certificate. These materials are activated each semester for the corresponding courses.

  In addition to the learning materials, Moodle courses contain an introduction to the module structure and schedule, information about how to handle the learning materials, further literature recommendations, consultations, examination information and contact details of the lecturer.

  It is recommended that students familiarize themselves with the Moodle course content before the consultations.

  Furthermore, Moodle can be used to exchange information with fellow students about program contents, organizational matters or carpooling.

  Access via https://www.hs-anhalt.de/moodle/ (username and password changed in self-service)

• Reregistration

  You must reregister with the Student Service Center (SSC) to continue with the next semester. Reregistration for the next semester takes place within a certain period of time (updated on December 23, 2021!): 

  • Reregistration for the winter semester: July 15 to August 15
  • Reregistration for the summer semester: January 15 to February 15

   
  During this period, the administrative fee of €400 has to be paid. You can find instructions and account details here (“Payment of the administrative fee – Reregistration“).

  During the aforementioned reregistration periods, students may alternatively apply for a vacation semester for which no administrative fee is required. Please contact the Degree Program Coordinator for more information.

• Wi-Fi in Strenzfeld

  Instructions for activating Wi-Fi on the Strenzfeld Campus can be found at
  https://helpdesk.hs-anhalt.de/netzzugang/mobil-laptop-smartphone.html