- Degree
- Master of Science (M. Sc.)
- Admission restriction
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No
- Cotact
- Application period
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28 April 2026 – 15 August 2026
What can you expect from the Applied Agricultural Sciences degree programme?
The Master's degree programme in Applied Agricultural Sciences (MAA) at Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences teaches application-oriented skills for the agriculture of tomorrow. The focus is on practical solutions for current challenges in agricultural production and marketing as well as the implementation of new technologies. The degree programme is aimed not only at prospective farm managers, but also at people working in the upstream and downstream sectors, in administration and in science. In all these areas, the combination of practice-orientated application and science is crucial.
What does the degree programme teach?
- Understanding change, designing solutions
On the Master's degree course in Applied Agricultural Sciences, you will acquire the ability to recognise, analyse and evaluate change processes in agriculture. You will develop practical and innovative solutions for current challenges along the entire agricultural value chain - from production to marketing - and use scientific methods to design these solutions in a well-founded manner. You will also learn to take social expectations and ethical issues into account.
- Modern technologies and agricultural systems
Innovation in agriculture is generated both by new technologies, such as digitalisation, and by new agricultural systems, such as strip cropping. In order to take these two drivers of innovation into account, the degree programme offers modules in both areas, from which you can choose freely.
In this way, you will become a competent specialist who thinks about agriculture holistically - future-oriented, practical, scientifically sound and responsible.
How is the Applied Agricultural Sciences degree programme structured?
The transformation of Agriculture is being driven by new technologies, innovative agricultural systems, social expectations and new business models. The Applied Agricultural Sciences degree programme picks up on these drivers in its structure and content, preparing you optimally and practically for the future.
- Fundamentals and independent work
This includes basic statistics, interdisciplinary project studies and the final Master's thesis. - Socio-economic modules
Here you will learn how change processes take place in Agriculture, which ethical issues we need to consider and how effective communication works in this context. You will also deal with new business models and marketing concepts in Agriculture and Agribusiness. - Specialised compulsory elective modules
In this area, you can choose freely between modules from the subject area „Technologies“ and the subject area „Agricultural Systems“. The offer ranges from modules on digitalisation, breeding, optimisation of production and irrigation to courses that deal with future-oriented systems in animal husbandry and plant cultivation. - Freely selectable compulsory elective modules
Choose from an extensive list of modules to further hone your personal skills profile.
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Winter semester (1st or 2nd semester)
Compulsory modules ECTS Statistical methods in the execution of experiments and programming language R 5 Transformation of the agricultural and food system, ethics and communication 5 Specialised elective modules (3 to be selected in total) ECTS Applied plant and animal breeding 5 Water management in agricultural systems 5 Remote Sensing & NIRS Applications in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences (from Master Green Digital Engineering) 5 Impact of Agriculture on Climate and Environment (lecture series) 5 New feeding strategies, applied ration design and novel feedstuffs 5 Optimisation of nutrient budgets and balances 5 Compulsory elective modules (start winter semester: 1 to be selected; start summer semester: 2 to be selected) ECTS Subject-specific required elective modules not already selected 5 Agriculture Civil Engineering 5 Performance-associated health disorders 5 Business Management in Agriculture (from International Master Agricultural Management) 5 Production Economics in Agricultural Management (from International Master's in Agricultural Management) 5 Business Planning in Agriculture (from International Master Agricultural Management) 5 Corporate Management and Controlling in Agricultural Management (from International Master's in Agricultural Management) 5 Sustainable Energy Management, Local Energy Supply Systems (from Master Regional Management) 5 Language 5 -
Summer semester (1st or 2nd semester)
Compulsory modules ECTS Interdisciplinary project studies (if starting in the winter semester) 5 New business models and marketing concepts in Agriculture and Agribusiness 5 Specialised elective modules (3 to be chosen in total) ECTS Molecular genetic methods in animal and plant breeding 5 Robotics in Agriculture, Food and Environment (from Master Green Digital Engineering) 5 Digital applications in agriculture (from Master Green Digital Engineering) 5 Building blocks of climate-stable agricultural systems (lecture series) 5 Applied herd management for Agriculture livestock 5 Optimization strategies in Plant protection 5 Compulsory elective modules (1 to be chosen) ECTS Subject-specific required elective modules not already selected 5 Optimisation of crop production 5 Physiology and Biotechnology of Reproduction in Farm Animals 5 Digital applications in plant breeding (from Master Green Digital Engineering) 5 Sensors and automation in Agriculture, Food and Environment (from Master Green Digital Engineering) 5 Applied project management and agile development methods (from Master Green Digital Engineering) 5 Language 5 -
3rd semester
Module ECTS Master Thesis 20 Interdisciplinary project studies (if started in the summer semester) 5 Compulsory elective modules (start winter semester: 2 to be selected; start summer semester: 1 to be selected) 5
What career opportunities does the Master's in Applied Agricultural Sciences open up?
The Master's degree programme in Applied Agricultural Sciences in Triesdorf prepares you optimally for highly qualified specialist and management positions in the agricultural sector. Possible fields of work include practical agriculture, consultancy and administration as well as the upstream and downstream areas of agriculture. Thanks to the many options available, you can develop your own skills profile and prepare yourself for your career goals in the best possible way.
What requirements must be met for admission to a degree programme?
To be admitted to the Master's degree programme in Applied Agricultural Sciences, you must have completed your Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agricultural sciences, agricultural engineering or related disciplines with above-average grades. This means that you have completed your Bachelor's degree programme with an overall examination grade of at least 2.59 or among the top 50 %. If you have completed your Bachelor's degree programme with an overall grade of between 2.60 and 2.99, you can provide evidence of the necessary skills by submitting a letter of motivation.
If you have completed a degree programme with fewer than 210 EC (but at least 180 EC), you can make up the missing credits in individually selected modules after starting your studies or complete an internship semester to deepen your practical experience.
What aspects characterise the Applied Agricultural Sciences degree programme?
Pioneering
Deepen your understanding of new technologies, agricultural systems and business models and analyse social framework conditions and ethical issues.
Practical
All programme content is designed to be applicable in practice and to help companies in agriculture and agribusiness to make concrete progress.
Customised
Create your own personal skills profile with a wide range of options to optimally prepare you for your professional goals.
Frequently asked questions about the Master's programme in Applied Agricultural Sciences
We have summarised the most important questions and answers for you here. If you still have any questions, our subject advisors will be happy to help you.
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How long does it take to study Applied Agricultural Sciences?
The full-time Master's degree programme in Applied Agricultural Sciences takes three semesters. You can also complete the programme part-time , in which case the course lasts six semesters. This allows you to flexibly adapt the programme to your personal life situation. You can start the programme in both the winter and summer semesters.
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What if the certificate for admission is not yet available?
You can already start the Master's degree programme even if you do not yet meet the admission requirements, for example because your certificate is not yet available. However, you must then provide proof that you fulfil the admission requirements by the end of the first semester at the latest. In this case, submit a certificate with your application stating that you will fulfil the admission requirements during the specified period.
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When does the application period begin?
The application period for the summer semester starts at the beginning of December and ends on 15 January. For the winter semester , it starts at the beginning of May and ends on 15 July.
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What advantages does the Triesdorf location offer for studying?
The Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences campus offers you an ideal environment for your Master's programme. It is embedded in the extensive, green landscape of Middle Franconia and offers a direct link to Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering. Here you will benefit from state-of-the-art equipment, test fields and teaching and research facilities located directly on campus. This means that theory and practice are closely interlinked. At the same time, you will enjoy a pleasant living situation: affordable housing and short distances create ideal living and learning conditions.
