International Programme International Agribusiness and Rural Development
Georg‑August‑Universität GöttingenProgram Overview
The International Programme International Agribusiness and Rural Development at Georg-August-Universit\xc3\xa4t G\xc3\xb6ttingen is a MSc programme in Business & Management taught in English, German over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Programme International Agribusiness and Rural Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 3,803 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,803 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Göttingen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Programme International Agribusiness and Rural Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- To apply economic theory to problems of agribusiness and rural development.
- To analyze and understand the decisions made by enterprises in agriculture and agribusiness.
- To develop solutions and strategies to combat hunger, poverty and resource depletion.
- To acquire methodological and theoretical skills for scientific analysis.
- World Agricultural Markets & Trade
- Statistics & Econometrics
- Rural Development & Sociology
- Agricultural Policy
- Supply Chain Management
- Agribusiness Management
- Excursion to entreprises, governmental and nongovernmental organisations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- B.Sc., Diploma or Licenciatura in Agriculture or related discipline
- Good working knowledge of English documented
- Basic Spanish
- Professional experience of at least two years (for DAAD scholarship)
- Letter of motivation
- Short research proposal
- Two letters of recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,803 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,803 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,803 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,803 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Georg-August-Universit\xc3\xa4t G\xc3\xb6ttingen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Georg‑August‑Universität Göttingen
Georg‑August‑Universität Göttingen
Göttingen, Germany
The University of Göttingen, officially the Georg August University of Göttingen, is a public research university in the city of Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany. Founded in 1734 by George II,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2014-04-18
- Start Date 2018-10-16
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
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