Course in International Agribusiness and Rural Development
Deadline: 15 August 2015
This program consists of modules covering international agricultural economics, agricultural and rural development policy as well as business administration, management and agribusiness marketing, development economics and rural sociology.
Course Duration
21 months and duration of German language course prior to beginning of program is 2 months.
Target Group
Highly qualified students who wish to pursue a career in international agribusiness in the private or public sector, in research, or in non-governmental organizations in the agribusiness sector.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants are expected to have an excellent grade average in their undergraduate degree (B.Sc. or Diploma).
- A good working knowledge of English and Spanish is required.
- Applicants must have professional experience of at least two years in a field related to the course focus (for DAAD scholarship).
- Applicant’s last academic degree should preferably not be older than 6 years.
- Applicants must have a very good command of English.
Course in Peace and Conflict Studies
The Otto-von-Guericke is offering the Master’s program on Peace and Conflict Studies that focuses on the acquisition of theoretical and methodological skills from various disciplines, namely social and human sciences as well as international law, the critical reflection of different concepts, institutions and instruments of peace keeping and building, conflict transformation and human rights policies and the development of analytical, practical and intercultural competences in constructive conflict management.
Duration of Course
24 months and the duration of German language course is 2-6 months, depending on the prior language skill of applicant.
Target Group
Young academics and professionals intending to start a career in international and non-governmental organizations, administrative departments, educational institutions and civil services. Furthermore, this program assists promising students of peace and conflict studies who are interested in an academic career.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must have a good university degree (£ 2, 5 in the German university system), at least on a B.A. level.
- Applicant must have a good command of German and very good command of English language.
- Applicant must have two years of relevant professional experience.
Application Deadline
- 31 July 2015 for candidates from Nigeria and Cameroon via German embassies only.
- 15 September 2015 at the University.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply by filling the form of University offering respective courses you want to apply for and of Deutscher Akademisher Austausch Dienst (DAAD) available on the website.
For more information, please visit Deutscher Akademisher Austausch Dienst.
