Talca-Program

Joint Master's Program in International Agribusiness and Rural Development (IARD) at the University of Göttingen (Germany) and Universidad de Talca (Chile)

International Program 2019 Updated

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University of Göttingen:

Founded in 1737, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (GAUG) is a research university of international renown with a strong focus in research-led teaching. The University is distinguished by the rich diversity of its subject spectrum particularly in the humanities, its excellent facilities for the pursuit of scientific research, and the outstanding quality of the areas that define its profile. Forty-five laureates have been closely connected with the University, 13 of them explicitly honored for research work in Göttingen. GAUG comprises 13 faculties including Agricultural Sciences, 3,246 scientists including 411 professors, over 30,000 students from 133 countries, and modern library facilities with more than four million volumes and subscriptions to about 14,000 scientific journals.

University of Talca:

Founded in 1981, the University of Talca has progressively become one of Chile’s leading universities, accredited by CNA-Chile and evaluated by the European University Association. In addition, the University is one of 27 institutions of higher education that make up the Council of Presidents of Chilean Universities (CRUCH). Reaching high standards in education, the University comprises nine faculties including Agricultural Sciences spread over seven campuses (Talca, Curicó, Santiago, Santiago-LBI, Linares and Santa Cruz), 11 technological centers, nine study centers, 34 academic units, over 11200 students, 665 academic staff and 285 administrative staff. In 2018, the admission process included 41 Bachelor’s degree programs, 27 Master’s, and 10 Ph.D. programs in the following fields: Law, Agriculture, Health Science, Forestry, Economics and Business Administration Sciences, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, and Education Sciences, among others.

Cooperation:
The Faculties of Agriculture of the Universities of Göttingen and Talca have been cooperating scientifically for many years. In 2002, they introduced the M.Sc. Program in International Agribusiness and Rural Development (IARD) in order to meet the demand for qualified leaders in agriculture and agribusiness. In 2013, a joint Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics was introduced in partnership between both Universities.
The program speakers are Prof. Dr. Stephan von Cramon-Taubadel, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development (on behalf of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Göttingen) and Prof. Dr. José Diaz Osorio (on behalf of the University of Talca).

Course focus:
The core study 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.

Strong emphasis is placed on acquiring methodological research skills in the fields of econometrics, marketing and social sciences. The program further offers a number of optional modules in agricultural technology, agronomy and animal production. Modules also include seminars, computer-aided exercises, and teamwork to enhance students’ presentation, communication and team-building skills. The program also offers excursions to agribusiness enterprises, international trade fairs, and international organizations.

During the three teaching semesters, students are expected to complete a minimum of 15 modules; the last semester is dedicated to field research and writing the Master’s thesis.

The study program begins for all students in March in Chile for the first and second semesters. In October of the same year, students move to Göttingen to continue with the third and fourth semesters of their studies and complete the MSc degree.



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. Successful applicants are expected to have an excellent grade average in their undergraduate degree (B.Sc. or Diploma) and a good working knowledge of English and Spanish.

Course language:
English and partly in Spanish at the University of Talca

Application deadline:
30 September 2018

Entry requirements: