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Degree and career prospects

With a completd Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, many paths are open to you in a sector that will face growing challenges in the future. As an expert in agricultural production, you will therefore be increasingly in demand. 

But in which areas can you work with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences? What exactly can you do with your skills? Or would you perhaps prefer to start a Master’s degree program after all? We present the wealth of opportunities here and give you an outlook on potential jobs, employers, and Master’s degree programs. 

Foto: Zwei Personen in weißen Laborkitteln stehen in einem Gewächshaus und untersuchen Pflanzen. Eine Person hält ein Klemmbrett mit Farbskala, während die andere eine Messvorrichtung bedient. Im Hintergrund sind technische Geräte und Pflanzen sichtbar.

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Diverse and interesting career possibilities

Would you like to put your knowledge from your studies into practice immediately and start your career straight after graduation? With our Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences, you are ideally equipped for this. You can work as a generalist or use the specializations you chose during your studies in key positions. The challenges in the agricultural sector are becoming more diverse and complex, which is why experts are in high demand.

We see you in the following positions and activities, for example:

  • Operations manager of agricultural businesses
  • Assistant to executive management in the agricultural sector
  • Specialist work in administrative agencies
  • Advising in sales or public service
  • Marketing or product management
  • Quality and project management
  • Work as a specialist
  • Research and development 
     

Potential employers include, for example:

  • Agricultural raw materials processing
  • Agricultural and process engineering
  • Ministries and environmental and agricultural authorities
  • Business consulting and specialist journalism
  • Food industry
  • Companies involved in plant cultivation, protection, and breeding
  • Companies working in animal feeding, husbandry, and breeding
  • Agricultural trading companies
  • University and non-university research institutions

Master’s programs

Then simply continue your studies and acquire additional in-depth knowledge in a Master’s program. Once you have completed your Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, you can choose a Master’s degree depending on your strengths and areas of interest. You decide which subject is right for you after your Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences. 

At the University of Hohenheim, you can gain further qualifications with the following Master’s degree programs:

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