Admission requirements

In order to apply for the MBA Agribusiness, you must have a first university degree in a relevant field (such as agricultural sciences, economics and social sciences, law, engineering, or natural sciences). Additionally, a qualified postgraduate work experience of at least two years is required. If German is not your native language, you must also demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the German language at the level of DSH-2.

Details

The MBA Agribusiness at the Georg-August-University Göttingen is designed as a part-time management training and leads to the internationally recognized title of Master of Business Administration. The program aims to impart expertise and methodological skills in the fundamental areas of management in the context of agribusiness. Special attention is paid to the specific requirements and value chains of the agricultural and food industry, as well as the legal framework. The content of the program includes essential management topics as well as agricultural aspects based on current findings from agricultural and management research.

The program is aimed at professionals from the fields of agricultural sciences, economics, and other related disciplines, as well as career changers who want to prepare for management tasks and leadership positions in agribusiness. Experienced participants benefit from practice-oriented content that enables sound analyses and management strategies in agribusiness.

The program consists of ten modules that are completed sequentially. It combines self-study and on-site attendance to ensure maximum flexibility. In addition to self-study, there are on-site weekends and weekly webinars. The teaching materials are provided via the ILIAS learning platform. The program culminates in the completion of a master's thesis, which should be completed within nine months.

Study contents:

• Management modules
• Agricultural modules
• Value chains
• Market analysis
• Legal framework
• Economic knowledge
• Scientific work