Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems (Transformation)

University of Hohenheim · Stuttgart, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Stuttgart
Apply by
Register by 15 March 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter semester
Tuition
€3,000

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Formal requirements An above-average Bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences, environmental sciences or geography, or related subjects (including agricultural biology and bio-based products and bioenergy) with at least three years of regular study (total 180 ECTS) If the final grade or average grade of this degree is not above average, the applicant must also prove their special aptitude for the degree programme Students who have not previously completed an agricultural degree programme must take at least two of three agricultural modules from the elective module catalogue. Proof of proficiency in English Additional requirements The major is particularly suited to students with good communication and negotiation skills, enthusiasm for designing change processes, and a keen interest in the practical implementation of sustainability concepts.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4.5 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 Reading: 18 Listening: 18 Speaking: 18 Writing: 18
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 16 November - 15 March The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 15 September
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About this programme

Shape the transformation for a sustainable future Do you want to assist with the implementation of innovative solutions for a sustainable future? The agri-food sector faces challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and digitalisation. At the same time, sustainability goals such as the 2°C target and the Sustainable Development Goals must be achieved. This requires professionals who understand this transformation, can think strategically and with an eye to the future, and can mediate between different social actors and conflicting goals. The Transformation Management for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems major in the Master’s programme in Agricultural Sciences trains students for exactly this. Objectives This major of the Master's programme in Agricultural Sciences provides students with the skills to shape and accompany these societal transformation processes at various levels. Graduates will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish the following: Understand sustainability challenges from a systems perspective Become familiar with the latest theories for understanding social and institutional change processes Manage and organise transformation processes Recognise different perspectives and values and mediate between them Occupational fields Graduates will be able to work with a variety of partners from different backgrounds and support complex transformation processes at different levels. Typical employers are private companies, public institutions, no

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