m.sc. agricultural economics · one of very few m.sc. programs in agricultural economics taught in...

M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

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Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

One of very few M.Sc. Programs in agricultural economics taught in English in Germany. Strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative/qualitative methods to address

real-world problems.

“Which knowledge is needed and which skills are required to contribute to the solution of core problems in the agricultural and food sector in the 21st century?”

Concept

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What are some of these problems? Agriculture and climate change: Mitigation and adaptation Too little investment in sustainable agriculture! Unsustainable uses of food and biomass,

e.g. high meat consumption and too much waste in the value chain! Poverty / Income inequality: Globally and within nations! Even affluent societies/consumers experience poor human nutrition. How can our agri-food

sector be made more nutrition- and health-sensitive? Policy and institutional failures: Short-term fixes as opposed to long-run strategies Lack of coherent national, regional and global agricultural, trade and food policies

Concept

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Program Structure

Master‘s Thesis30 credits

30 credits

120 credits in total30 credits

30 credits

1. semester

2. semester

3. semester

4. semester


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Program Structure


1WS

2SS

3WS

4SS

1 Farm System Modelling

Agricultural and Food Policy SE/E

Thesis work2 Applied

Econometrics

Environmental and Resource

EconomicsSE/E

3 Microeconomics SE/E SE/E

4 SE/E SE/E SE/E

5 SE/E SE/E SE/E

5 compulsory, 5 semi-elective (SE), 5 elective modules (E)

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Program Structure


At least 5 semi-elective modules have to be chosen from the following list:• Advanced Policy Analysis Modelling • Agricultural Economics Seminar • Agricultural Production and Residues• Farm and Project Evaluation • Food and Nutrition Security • Governance, Institutions, and Organisational Development • International Food and Agricultural Trade • Knowledge and Innovation Management • Land Use Economics • Policy Processes in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management • Poverty and Development Strategies • Qualitative Research Methods in Rural Development Studies • Quantitative Methods in Economics • Sustainability Discourses and Environmental Sociology

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Master’s Thesis


“Measuring Economic Sustainability using a Composite Indicator in CacaoProduction in Peru”

„Impact Assessment of John Deere’s approach to promote smallholder mechanization in Zambia”

“Enhancing Women's Assets in Rural Ethiopia – GovernanceChallenges and Lessons Learned”

Can include collection of primary data abroad

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Master’s Thesis


Or can be based on secondary data and be carried out on campus.

• Evaluating food safety regulatory institutions in Nigeria using Genetically Modified (GM) Soybean Market introduction as a case study (Prof. Wieck)

• Determinants of Export Competitiveness of the EU Poultry Meat Sector (Prof. Wieck)

• Towards 100% organic: What are the drivers, policies, challenges and possible impacts of large-scale conversion policies in Asia? (Prof. Wieck)

• Measuring the Effects of Agricultural Subsidies on Production Decisions: An Application to Norwegian Farm Panel Data (Prof. Lippert)

• Measurement and Causes of Food Price Volatility: A Synthesis (Prof. Urban)

• Agri-environment support schemes in France and Germany – a comparative analysis (Prof. Lippert)

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Occupational Fields for Agricultural Economists

Typical areas of work for agricultural economists include:

• Upstream and downstream areas of agriculture

• Regulatory agencies along the value chain

• Governmental and non-governmental organizations

• National and international organizations

• Teaching and research institutions

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Occupational Fields for Agricultural Economists

Graduates have named the following employers:

• National agencies and organisations like Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut, Bayerische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft, GIZ

• international Organisations like FAO, CIAT oder OECD

looking for staff members with profound knowledge and analytical skills in economics and econometrics.

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International AgEcon Alumni


See more alumni here: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/agecon-alumni

https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/agecon-alumni

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German AgEcon Alumni


See more alumni here: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/agecon-alumni

https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/agecon-alumni

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Admission Requirements Above-average B.Sc. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline

(e.g. agriculture, economics) Good knowledge of statistics and microeconomics (proven by transcript of records) Working knowledge of English language (TOEFL ibT 90 points, IELTS 6.5 overall band or a

German Abitur with at least 8 points on the average over the last 4 semesters of high school) AgEcon online Pre-Test Computer literacy Strong Motivation

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Online application, no paper documents needed! Required documents, to be uploaded in the application portal:

- B.Sc. certificate and transcript of academic records in original language, and, if this is notEnglish or German, an official translation to English or German

- a ranking of the final results of your B.Sc. or a recommendation letter in case your overall grade is not “good” (second class upper or 2,5 in the German system) or better

- proof of English proficiency- motivation letter in English, max. 1 page- Result of the AgEcon online Pre-Test- proof of relevant practical experience, if applicable

See also: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/application-agecon-info

Application

https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/application-agecon-info

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Non-EU citizens: 15th of March EU citizens: 15th of July

The following documents can be handed in after the deadline:- B.Sc. certificate (until 15th of December)- Proof of English proficiency (Non-EU until 15th of July, EU until 15th of September)

See also: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/application-agecon-info

Application deadlines

https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/application-agecon-info

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• Administrative fees: ~ 185,00 € per semester

• Tuition fees for Non-EU students: 1.500,00 € per semester• But: exemption from the tuition fees for students from African, Caribbean, or Pacific states

or a Least Developed Country and for DAAD scholarship holders!

• Cost of Living: ~ 850,00 € per month

• Accommodation in the student dorms is available for all Non-EU students and, if lucky, also for EU students. But Non-EU students are considered with priority!

Fees and Cost of Living


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DAAD Scholarship


The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers full scholarships under its special initiative “Development-Related Postgraduate Courses” (EPOS).

Scholarship includes:

• 2 months of intensive German course prior to the study program (starting in August)

• Travel costs to Germany and back

• Health insurance

• Monthly stipend of 850 EURO (plus stipend for spouse and children) for 2 years

• Rent subsidy

• Travel costs for field work (Master’s thesis) abroad

• Exemption from tuition fees for Non-EU students

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DAAD Scholarship


Application requirements (in addition to the regular admission requirements for AgEcon):

• Applicants from developing countries

• Applicants not older than 36 years

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience outside academia

• Excellent grades

• Graduation not longer than 6 years ago

Application deadline: 1st of December!

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DAAD Scholarship


Application is done online only (no paper documents needed!)

• Fill the online application for admission to AgEcon on Hohenheim’s website and upload all required documents(B.Sc. Degree certificate and transcript, secondary school leaving certificate, proof of English proficiency, motivation letter, recommendation letter, AgEcon pretest)

• Send additional DAAD scholarship documents by email to [email protected](DAAD application form, CV, employers recommendation letter, ideally including guarantee of re-employment)

Detailed information is available here: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/agecon-scholarships

mailto:[email protected]

https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/agecon-scholarships

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Faculty of Agricultural Sciences

For further clarification …

… and only if questions remain unanswered contact me ;-)Katrin WinklerCoordinator international Master‘s programsTel: +49 711 459 – 23305E-Mail: [email protected]

Please check the program websitehttps://www.uni-hohenheim.de/agecon

mailto:[email protected]

https://enveuro.eu/

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Thank you for your attention!

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