Alumni Agricultural Sciences (Master’s)

I am now at:
Ministry of Rural Affairs, Food and Consumer Protection BW (Landratsamt Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis)

I work there as:
Head of agricultural regulations, business management and teacher at the technical college for agriculture

I benefited from the following during my studies:
"What I found particularly good about studying at Hohenheim was the breadth and depth of the subject matter. In addition to basic modules such as statistics or botany, agricultural modules such as crop production or agroecosystems have been important pillars for my career as well as topics such as valuation and taxation or agricultural business management. Looking back, I can say that my studies gave me a very good foundation for my current tasks. If you like teaching and working with young people, you should think about an agricultural traineeship with the state of BW! You learn a lot in the process and you have many different tasks. In return, you should be willing to take on responsibility."

I am now at:
Förster-Technik GmbH

I work there as:
Key Account Manager

I benefited from the following during my studies:
“Through my studies with a specialization in agricultural engineering, I learned above all to organize myself and to work independently. During my time at the university, I was able to improve my ability to tackle projects in a team and solve problems together. Presenting the project work to my fellow students trained my presentation skills, which now serve me well at international training sessions and at trade fairs. The opportunity to carry out my compulsory internships on farms abroad also allowed me to significantly improve my English skills in addition to my practical skills. Especially in an international company, there is daily contact with customers all over the world.”

I am now at:
Corteva Agriscience

I work there as:
Digital Product Manager DACH (Task: developing a strategic roadmap for services from the digital agriculture sector for our seeds and crop protection portfolio).

I benefited from the following during my studies:
“Before I came to Hohenheim, I had already completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in Düsseldorf. With another Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Biology and a Master's degree in Crop Production Systems, I gained the knowledge I need to work for a company in the seed and crop protection industry. In addition, I always had very close contact with the lecturers, and this also motivated me to deepen my knowledge of the subject matter beyond what I needed for the exams. Because of the beautiful campus and the feeling of being part of a community, studying at Hohenheim was absolutely perfect, all in all.”

I am now at:
Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute in the field of agricultural climate protection

I work there as:
Research associate in the project Soil Condition Survey Agriculture

I benefited from the following during my studies:
"Due to the manageable number of students in the soil science specialization, there was very good personal support throughout the entire program. It was a family atmosphere with exciting field trips and projects and an excellent education in soil science."

I am now at:
Fendt (AGCO GmbH)

I work there as:
Product Marketing Manager for Tractors and Telescoping Handlers

I benefited from the following during my studies:
“The agricultural sciences program at the University of Hohenheim is very versatile and offers great opportunities through a wide range of elective modules. In addition to the scientific and independent way of working, I particularly liked the hands-on lectures with project work (often in small teams), presentations from the students, and excursions. Besides the technical knowledge, valuable soft skills are taught that are important in professional life."

I am now at:
365FarmNet Group KGaA mbH & Co KG

I work there as:
Regional Sales Manager

I benefited from the following during my studies:
"The lectures were often supplemented by project work, practical exercises, and excursions. This variety was helpful for my academic work, but it also gave the opportunity to gain experience on my own that I can draw on in my everyday professional life. Due to the large selection of modules, I was able to individually design the content of my Master's program and set personal specializations. This also allowed me to meet many students from other departments, which is important for future networking."

I am now at:
Matís ohf. (Icelandic food and Biotech R&D)

I work there as:
Head of the Aquaculture Experiment Station

I benefited from the following during my studies:
"During the Master’s program in animal science with the specialization in animal nutrition, a very good basis was created for me for my future work as a manager of an aquaculture research station.

In the lectures I was taught how to work scientifically and we were supported in thinking outside the box.

This allowed me to carry out my Master's thesis experiment with Atlantic salmon in Iceland. The Master's thesis enabled my later entry into aquaculture."