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Agribusiness and Rural Development Engineering, BSc
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Faculty: Economics and Business
Academic discipline: Agricultural Science
Qualification: Rural Development Engineer
Starting date: September
Language requirements: English language proficiency (TOEFL 513 /IELTS 5.5/oral examination)
Academic requirements: High school certificate; entrance examination in Mathematics and Chemistry (written and oral)
Duration: 7 semesters
ECTS credits: 210 credits
Tuition Fee: 7,000 USD/year
One-time fees: Application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD
Short description:
The purpose of the program is to train Agricultural Engineers specializing in Rural Development, equipped to carry out organizational, management, administrative, logistical, and production tasks related to production, service, and consultancy. With their knowledge in Agronomy, Economics, Management, Business, Analytics, Advisory Services, Agro-Commerce, Agro-Marketing, Environmental Studies, and Regional Development, along with a deep understanding of the relationship between administrative tasks and the Agricultural Economy, graduates can perform professional tasks that meet market expectations.
They possess the competence to interpret Rural Development according to the standards of the European Union and have the necessary skills for planning and implementing Rural Development programs. Graduates are also prepared to pursue a Master’s Degree. Upon completing this program, they will be eligible to start the MSc in Rural Development Engineering program with full credit prerequisites.
Internship/Practice: Students should complete a 12-week field practice.
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
1. Foundations for economics: Mathematics for Economy and Business, Information Technology, Economics, Statistics, Economic Law, Public Administration.
2. Foundations for agricultural technology and agricultural science: Horticulture, Plant Production, Animal Husbandry, Foundations of Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural Sciences Basics for Plant Production, Natural Sciences Basics for Animal Husbandry, Natural Sciences Basics for Agricultural Production.
3. Foundations of agricultural economics and entrepreneurship: Land and Property Policy, Introduction to Finance, Accounting, Application of Support and Regulatory Systems, Agronomy, Professional Consultancy, Trade in Agriculture, Marketing, Logistics.
4. Regional and rural development: EU Studies, Agricultural Economics, Regional Economics, Rural Development, Business Planning, Project Planning, Human Resource Management.
5. Special studies related to the theoretical and practical issues of the operation of the rural economy, their economic and social connections: Basics of Special GIS, Agricultural Information Systems, Rural and Civil Security, Settlement Development and Management, Village Sociology, Competitiveness Development, Rural Community Development, Practice Related to Professional Theoretical Training.
6. Other: Free Elective Courses, Thesis Writing, Physical Education.
Career prospects: The wide range of management and rural development skills enables graduates to pursue various careers and adapt their knowledge to different conditions in their home countries. Graduates may find employment in agricultural companies or public administration and can also continue their studies toward a Master’s degree.
The Bulletin of the program can be found here
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