Agricultural and Resources Economy/Management

full time

Degree
Master of Science
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Gießen
Deadlines
September 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
August 2026 (EU)
August 2026 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Husbandry

Focus

Agricultural Policy, Market Research, Consulting, Agricultural and Food Economics, Agricultural Economics

Target group

Bachelor's graduates in Agriculture, Environmental Management or a Bachelor's degree course with a specialisation profile that constitutes a basis for commencing the Master's degree course. Decisions are made by the Examination Committee.

Annotation

Der Studiengang vereint die Agrar- und die Wirtschaftswissenschaften miteinander. Inhalte aus der herkömmlichen Landwirtschaft werden ergänzt durch wirtschaftliche und sozialwissenschaftliche Fragestellungen. Die Studierenden lernen während des Studiums verschiedene Methoden kennen, um ressourceneffiziente Produktionsverfahren und Wertschöpfungsketten zu bewerten und zu optimieren, sowie Zielkonflikte zu analysieren und zu mindern.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirement is a relevant Bachelor's degree. At present, the following Bachelor's degrees are deemed to be relevant:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics
- Organic Agriculture

The Examination Board may recognise other study programs as equivalent in the context of the application and admission procedure after a case-by-case examination.

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired

    Information: For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired

    Information: For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired

    Information: For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired

    Information: For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see

Winter semester (2026/2027)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026

    For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026

    For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026

    as per letter of acceptance

Languages of instruction

Main language

German