Rural Development Engineering, MSc

Short description: 

The objective of the program is to train professionals who understand sustainable development and the current challenges facing rural areas. Students gain knowledge in agriculture, economic management, and regional development, enabling them to collaborate in shaping development directions, define specific programs, manage their implementation, and monitor progress.

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Lecture, seminar: 46%

Practice: 54%

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Internship/Practice: Students should complete a 4-week field practice.

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Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):

 

• Year 1: Rural and Environmental Policy, Human Resource Management, Rural Economics, Research Methodology, Accounting for Managers, Economic Law, Rural Security Studies, Commerce and Logistics, Integrated Settlement Development, Economics of Agriculture Sectors, Integrated Regional Development, Project Management, Economics of Agricultural Markets, Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Policy, Rural Sociology.

• Year 2: Business Consulting, Local Economic Development, Alternative Management, Analysis of Agricultural Programs, Regional Planning and Programming, Community Development, Food Chain Safety Knowledge, Production and Operation Management, Thesis.

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Career prospects: The diverse management and rural development skills acquired allow graduates to pursue various careers and adapt their knowledge to different contexts in their home countries. Graduates may find employment in agricultural companies or public administration.​

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​For more information about the program, please check the course Bulletin​​

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