MSc Study Program on Agricultural and Food Economics (AFECO)
Will we be able to feed the world in 2050? How do farmers handle the economic challenges and opportunities of globalized world markets in times of climate change? How do producers and processors react to permanently increasing requirements of consumers regarding food safety and sustainability? How can natural resources be preserved by a competition oriented and sustainable agrifood sector? Agricultural economics provide answers to these and other questions – a growing global population, increasing land use conflicts, changing consumer behaviour and ongoing climate change will demand this type of expertise in the future. The Master study program „Agricultural and Food Economics“ (AFECO) of the University of Bonn provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills for analysis and development of economic activities and related policies from fork to food, i.e. along the value chain from production on farms, via processing and trading, up to the consumption of food. Active learning by participating in research projects is part of our curriculum. We offer an international program with state-of-the-art teaching which qualifies you for manifold leadership activities in business, public administrations and research institutes. Holders of an AFECO degree find their employment opportunities in service companies like insurances and consulting firms, in business companies, in associations, non-profit organisations and public authorities of the agricultural and food sector, of environmental protection and of development cooperation.
Master AFECO Application
Deadline April 30th (each year)
News
February 10, 2022
Theodor Brinkmann Foundation funding for a Master's thesis
September 15, 2021
Theodor Brinkmann Foundation funding for a Master's thesis
September 1-14, 2021
First course registration period for the 2021/22 winter semester courses
September 2021 - January 2022
Winter semester 2021/22 deadlines
February 25, 2021
AFECO Timetable Summer 2021
November 09-10, 2020
Final course registration period for the 2020/21 winter semester courses
October 12-18, 2020
First course registration period for the 2020/21 winter semester courses
August 4, 2020
AFECO Timetable Winter 2020
June 30, 2020
Final examination registration in summer term 2020
June 19, 2020
Online seminar "Go to Communications: Kommunikation und Präsentation in der Agrar- und Ernährungswirtschaft" (registration until June 12)
June 3, 2020
GWP-Förderpreis 2020 – to AFECO student Romina True
May 20, 2019
Extended Memorandum of understanding between Wageningen University and University of Bonn
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Help Desk
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E-Mail: afeco@ilr.uni-bonn.de
Ursula Rickert, Dipl. Ing. (FH)
Institute for Food and Resource Economics (ILR)
University of Bonn
Meckenheimer Allee 174
D-53115 Bonn, Germany
Phone: +49 228 73-5276
Dr. Nicolas Gerber
Institute for Food and Resource Economics (ILR)
University of Bonn
Nußallee 19
Phone: +49 228 73-3036
Office hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9.30 – 11.30
appointment by e-mail: ngerber@uni-bonn.de