Equine Management

Introduction

Nuertingen-Geislingen University offers at its campus in Nuertingen the degree program Equine Management. It leads to the degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).

HfWU and it's degree program Equine Management work in close cooperation with renowned institutions such as the centre of excellence of horse breeding and horse keeping in Marbach, the Marbach Stud and Fink Planning Agency in Aufkirchen. First hand experience, practical presentations and demonstrations in combination with scientific lectures characterize this degree program. Lecturers from the sports and breeding business share their practical experience.

The study program is characterized by:

practical and hands on lectures
Professors and lecturers with long lasting business experience
Assignments and project work in small teams
2 experimental facilities close by
Research projects
Cooperation with the Marbach Stud Marbach in Lehre und Forschung
Close cooperation with the center of competence of horse breeding and horse keeping in Marbach
Cooperation with nationwide facilities and organizations in of horse breeding, horse keeping and horseracing
International cooperations

Fast Facts

At a Glance
Study Cycle

Degree:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Application Deadline FULL-TIME STUDENTS:
Admission only to the Winter Semester: 15th July

EXCHANGE STUDENTS:
Deadline for spring/summer term:
Nomination deadline: November 15th
Application deadline: December 1st

Deadline for fall/winter term:
Nomination deadline: June 15th
Application deadline: July 1st

Language Requirements:
German

Accreditation:
AQAS

German Website:
www.hfwu.de/pw

1.-3. Semester:
Basic Course of Studies

4. Semester:
Internship

5. -7. Semester:
Electives

Bachelor-Thesis

Curriculum

Basic Course of Studies

Semester 1 - 4

Semester 1

Biological Basics
- Genetics
- Biology of Plants
Basics in Equine Management and Equitation
Basics in Animal Science
- General Ethology and Animal Protection
- Anatomy / Physiology
Introduction to Economy
- General Agricultural Business Studies
- Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting and Statistics
Mathematics and Physics

Semester 2