Course Overview
The ARTS postgraduate study program is designed as a multidisciplinary approach to expand students overall background in the basic and applied management of natural resources for agricultural research and development in (sub)tropical environments. Students are trained to develop a holistic, cross-disciplinary understanding and acquire a systems view of structure, use, interactions, and management of natural resources. The 24-months training involves a balanced curriculum of class room lectures, interactive seminars on current resource management issues, hands-on training in methods and research technologies, and practical field experience in the (sub)tropics. The course language is English. Graduates from the ARTS Master program are equipped with skills and tools to recognize 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. programs. The ARTS study program extends over 24 months and is structured into compulsory and optional modules, following the European Credit Transfer System.