MSc in International Organic Agriculture
University of Kassel
Description
The MSc Programme International Organic Agriculture is a finishing study programme, immatriculation is no more possible. Since Wintersemester 2009/10 the contents continues as a specialization in the Master Programme Sustainable International Agriculture, a joint study programme of the agricultural faculties of University of Kassel-Witzenhausen and the University of Goettingen. The MSc Programme International Organic Agriculture intends to enable German and non-German-speaking students to achieve an internationally acknowledged university degree after a study period of four semesters. Part of it will be a short stay at a foreign university and intensive language training. Potential fields of profession include not only agricultural administration, business areas of agriculture and related fields, but also science and research. In order to achieve this there will be a broad and sound spectrum of education based on thoroughly linked teaching contents. Unique features of education in Witzenhausen - short paths, tradition in project-oriented teaching and working and individual contacts between teachers and students - create the best conditions for the new teaching and didactic approach of the MSc. Programme.