Module: Agricultural Economics Seminar (4904-410)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Thomas Berger (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Agricultural Sciences - Agricultural Economics (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Bioeconomy (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, elective
• Bioeconomy (starting WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.04.2017)
  2. Semester, elective

Relation to other Modules:

The seminar is targeted at Master students majoring in Agricultural Economics, who can choose it as one of their semi-elective modules.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

n/a

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Module examination:

Written (70%), Presentation (30%)

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

Apart from learning methodologies and facts related to the agricultural and food sector, Agricultural Economics Master students should also train the skills of proper academic writing and presentation. Effective communication of ideas and research results is key for professional success at higher levels. This module provides an opportunity to improve such skills. Furthermore, it constitutes a forum for the discussion of topical issues in agricultural economics across sub-disciplines.

Key competences:

Analytical thinking, scientific writing and different skills of scientific presentations (oral presentation, poster design, etc.).

Comments:

Limited number of particpants - students must register in ILIAS before the module starts

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