International Agriculture
Explore agriculture in a global context and discover how ecological, economic and social factors shape agricultural systems. Develop scientific knowledge and analytical skills to contribute to more sustainable agriculture worldwide.
(2 years)
Why study Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA)?
Agriculture worldwide faces complex and interconnected challenges. Climate change, pressure on natural resources, growing demands for food and changing economic and social conditions are transforming agricultural systems. Addressing these challenges requires approaches that consider environmental sustainability, agricultural productivity, economic viability and social development.
The M.Sc. Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA) provides an interdisciplinary and research-oriented education to explore these challenges from ecological, economic and social perspectives. Combining scientific knowledge with analytical and methodological skills, the programme enables you to understand and critically assess agricultural systems in different regions of the world. Through three specializations and a broad range of elective modules, you can develop your own academic profile and focus on the areas of sustainable agriculture that interest you most.
Choose one of three specializations based on your interests
International Agribusiness and Rural Development Economics
Understand how agricultural markets, rural economies and institutions interact. Develop the analytical and methodological skills needed to examine economic and social challenges in agriculture and rural development.
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International Organic Agriculture
Study organic agricultural systems from multiple perspectives, including crop production, livestock farming, soil science, environmental management and socio-economic aspects of organic agriculture.
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Tropical Agricultural and Agroecosystems Sciences
Explore tropical and subtropical agricultural systems, with a focus on sustainable land use, crop and livestock production, soil and plant sciences, and the interactions within agricultural ecosystems.
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The M.Sc. Sustainable International Agriculture (SIA) is jointly offered by the University of Göttingen and the University of Kassel, with teaching taking place in Göttingen and Witzenhausen.
Your primary study location depends on your chosen specialization. International Agribusiness and Rural Development Economics is mainly taught in Göttingen, while International Organic Agriculture is primarily based in Witzenhausen. Tropical Agricultural and Agroecosystems Sciences includes modules at both locations. Depending on your specialization and choice of elective modules, you may attend courses at both campuses.