The Degree Program

Questions about the degree program

• Why is this a distance learning program?

  First, a distance learning program enables participants to continue their careers. This is essential for many of the managers who make up our target group. The result is a much more direct connection between the degree program and the company.

• How long does the master's degree program last?

  The master’s degree program lasts five semesters. In the first four semesters, a total of 14 modules – including subject area and interdisciplinary modules – are to be completed. In the fifth semester, the master’s thesis is written and defended.

• What are the contents of the degree program?

  The program’s modules deal with technical, interdisciplinary and personal development related topics. There are four module categories:

  • Agricultural modules
    (a. o. “Innovation in der Tierproduktion”, “Agrarrecht”)
  • General management modules
    (a. o. “Finanzierung”, “Marketing”)
  • Interdisciplinary modules
    (a. o. “Mitarbeiterführung”, “Medienumgang”)
  • Master's thesis and colloquium

   

  Compulsory modules

  • Innovation in der Tierproduktion
  • Projektmanagement
  • Selbstorganisation und Persönlichkeit
  • Strategisches Management und Controlling
  • Innovation in der Pflanzenproduktion
  • Finanzierung
  • Project
  • Kommunikation und Verhandlung
  • Mitarbeiterführung
  • Agrarpolitik und Agrarrecht
  • Technologien in der Unternehmensführung
  • Marketing
  • Recht für Führungskräfte
  • Master's thesis and colloquium

   

  Elective modules

  • Digitalisierung in der Landwirtschaft
  • Qualitätssicherung und -management in der LW
  • Public Relations

   

  You can find a detailed description of each module in the module description handbook (only available in German).

• How will I be supervised in this program?

  How will I be supervised during my degree program?

  Throughout the program, students are supervised by the Degree Program Coordinator who will answer all non-technical questions and works with lecturers responsible for each module on organizational matters. The lecturers of the individual modules are responsible for content-related questions about the modules. Along with their consultation dates, lecturers are also available by telephone, email and over our special intranet web platform.

• Is the program compatible with my job?

  In general, yes, as the program is set up primarily as a distance learning program. During a total of 52 on-campus classes – spread across five semesters – the basics are covered to be able to fulfill the learning workload primarily at home and via the Internet (e-learning). Most of the on-campus classes take place during the winter months, from Friday to Saturday, when the agricultural sector is less busy.

• How many students take part in the program?

  A maximum of 25 students can enroll per academic year.

• In which areas do the students work?

  The professional background of our students is diverse:

  •  Agriculture: 42%
  • Upstream sector: 26%
  • Public service / administration: 21%
  • Consulting / financing: 8%
  • Downstream sector: 3%

  (students of the 2019 to 2022 cohorts)

• When is the degree program complete?

  You need to obtain 90 credits within a total of five semesters. Each of the 14 modules is assigned 5 credits. You will receive a further 20 credits for the master's thesis including the colloquium. It is also possible to obtain additional credits by taking elective modules.

• What are the benefits of completing the program?

  In contrast to many other continuing education programs, successful completion of this accredited master’s degree program is awarded with the state-recognized degree “Master of Business Administration” (MBA). This degree is also internationally recognized and certifies the recipient as having both subject area and general management competences.

• Why does the program end with an MBA?

  The MBA degree differs from a classic master's degree in that it focuses mainly on management and leadership skills rather than just technical knowledge. Our degree program is not an agricultural master’s degree program.