Rural Development Engineering, BSc

Students are taught theoretical and applied aspects of rural development in agriculture as well as agricultural engineering. The aim of the program is to train engineers to be able to increase farming productivity.

Overview

Agricultural engineers will be trained in the program to be able to carry out organizational tasks, administrative tasks, and logistical tasks related to production. Combining knowledge of agronomic, economic, management, business, analytical, advisory, agro-commerce, agro-marketing, environmental, and regional skills with In-depth understanding of administrative tasks, so that student can carry out professional tasks that meet the market expectations. They have the skills to interpret rural development in accordance with European standards. They are prepared to pursue their studies at the Master's level in Rural Development Engineering.

Syllabus

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, Environment 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
7. Free elective courses, Thesis writing, Physical education.

Career prospects

The wide range of management and rural development skills enable graduates to pursue different careers and adapt their knowledge to different conditions in their home countries. Graduates may find employment at agricultural companies or in public administration and can also continue studying for a master.