Agricultural Management (MBA)

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.

Staying on the Bernburg Campus

• Accommodation

  Bernburg and the nearby area offer various accommodation options: Hotels, guesthouses and private landlords in Bernburg and the surrounding area (see flyer, only available in German).

  A limited number of inexpensive guest rooms are also available on the Bernburg Campus of Anhalt University. For a room reservation on campus, please contact Ms. Stephanie Eckstein or Ms. Katrin Grey.

• Food supply

  On Fridays, a variety of on-campus offerings are available.

  During semester breaks and on Saturdays, there are unfortunately no supply options on campus. Here you have to fall back on the offerings in Bernburg.

• University Library

  For more information see: https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/university/institutions/library/welcome.html

• Campus map and Wi-Fi

  Here you can find the map and buliding plan (only available in German) of the Bernburg-Strenzfeld Campus of Anhalt University.
  
  Instructions for activating the Wi-Fi on the Strenzfeld Campus can be found at:
  helpdesk.wi.hs-anhalt.de/netzzugang/mobil-laptop-smartphone.html

• Childcare

  On the Bernburg-Strenzfeld Campus, “Prof. Eule und seine Freunde” offers loving and individual childcare in a daycare apartment.

  
  Students with children have the opportunity to have their children cared for by the hour on campus at Kastanienweg 25. Through the Kids e. V. association, an experienced childcarer has been recruited who independently provides pedagogical care for a maximum of 5 children from Mondays to Saturdays.
  
  If you have any questions, please contact Bettina Kranhold.

• Degree program requirements

  The formal requirements are:

  1. a first academic degree such as a bachelor's or "Diplom" (diploma)
  2. a minimum of one year of professional experience after your first degree

  In addition, prospective students are required to participate in an individual admission interview focused on previous degrees, practical experience and motivation. Therefore, admission also depends on individual requirements (intention and motivation) and a personal impression. By this, we want to ensure that only participants suitable for management positions join the degree program.

  Graduates with a bachelor's degree of 180 credits must successfully complete 6 additional modules from the master's degree programs of Anhalt University in order to achieve the 300 credits required for an accredited master's degree program. For this purpose, we create a specifically agreed-upon curriculum with each student.

  Why do I need a degree as admission requirement?
  

  Bachelor's degree programs often focus on technical, methodological, and social skills. The demand for leadership qualities arises only later during one’s professional career. In this master’s degree program, the focus is entirely placed on the requirements of leadership positions.

• Application documents

  Register and apply online at the SSC Applicant and Student Portal of Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

  After successful registration you need to upload the following application documents in the portal:

  • certificate of  your first degree
  • if applicable, certificate of deregistration from yout first degree
  • CV (academic and professional background)
  • letter of motivation
  • copy of identity card or passport (both sides)

  Note:
  Applicants can check the status of their application on the SSC Applicant and Student Portal at any time.

• Application deadlines

  Please submit the complete application documents in the requested form and before the deadline. The following dates apply:

  • Application deadline: January 15 until September 15
    
  • Selection interviews: by arrangement
  • Start of the semester: October 1
    
    

  The application to the career-integrated master's degree program in Agricultural Management (MBA) is only possible for the winter semester (start: October 1 of each year).

• Tuition fees

  The tuition fee is €1,500 euros per semester. Students are required to pay the costs for accommodation and meals during the attendance phases as well as for travel expenses and the excursions themselves.

  Tuition fees may be partially or fully covered by your employer.

  Students can apply for student loans under the usual conditions. More information is also available at: https://wissenschaftliche-weiterbildung.de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/

  You can also find information on funding opportunities from our cooperation partner, the Andreas Hermes Akademie. If needed, please contact:

  Marietheres Förster
  Ph.: +49 (0) 228 91929-28
  Email: m.foerster(at)andreas-hermes-akademie.de

• Educational leave of absence

  Some federal states in Germany have regulated educational leave for employees. Please check the regulations in your state. You can find general information online at www.bildungsurlaub.de (“Infos” – “Informationen und Gesetze nach Bundesländern”) or on the corresponding pages of the relevant ministries of education of the individual federal states.