Agricultural Science and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics: University of Bonn

Agricultural production uses natural resources in diverse complex ways. The appropriate use and sustainable management of such resources for agricultural development are key to food security, poverty alleviation and environmental quality in most (sub)tropical countries. Natural resources include atmosphere, soil, water, plants, animals, genes and ecosystems. These resources show complex interactions and are sensitive to human activities and agricultural interventions. Their appropriate management requires skilled individuals with both the biophysical and the socio-economic background knowledge.

Course focus:

The ARTS postgraduate study programme is designed as a multidisciplinary approach to expand students' overall background in the basic and applied management of natural resources for agricultural development in (sub)tropical environments. Students are trained by experienced international agricultural scientists. They develop a holistic, cross-disciplinary understanding and acquire a systematic view of structure, use, interactions, endangerment and protection of natural resources.

The 24-month M.Sc. training involves a balanced curriculum of:

• Classroom lectures on state-of-the-art knowledge
• Interactive seminars on current resource management issues
• Hands-on training in new methods and technologies
• Practical field experience in the (sub)tropics

Graduates from the ARTS Master's programme are equipped with skills and tools to recognise and solve problems related to (sub)tropical resource management, thus

• making them more effective leaders for agricultural development,
• preparing them for agricultural and environmental research and development positions,
• providing an entry qualification for Ph.D. programmes.