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Academic Study Programme in Agriculture - Agronomy

Slovenia needs highly qualified professionals in the field of agriculture, capable of interdisciplinary linkage of natural science, technical, economic and social subjects for work in the field of sustainable development, sustainable management of the agricultural space and production of safe and functional food. The basic aim of the Academic Study Programme in Agriculture - Agronomy is to educate professionals who understand the interdisciplinary nature of the profession, who master the basic research methods of natural science, technology, economics and social science and are able to apply them in sustainable agricultural development, with an emphasis on plant production. The knowledge, qualifications and skills acquired enable both a continuation of study in a second cycle masters’ study programme and employment. Graduates are qualified for basic planning, organization, management and implementation of technological processes and maintenance services in plant production. The full-time study programme is provided as contact methods of work, individual consultations with a professor or an assistant and independent student work. Additional help for students will be provided by mentors and tutors. Most courses are provided in blocks not exceeding one term. Extensive main courses will also include regular tests. The goal of the various pedagogical methods and active participation of students is fluent transition from year to year. Students must therefore participate in all contact methods of work and complete all the study requirements. The Academic Study Programme in Agriculture - Agronomy lasts for three years and has a workload of 180 credits. After successful completion of the study requirements, students obtain a university academic degree in agronomy. Graduates can be employed in agricultural plant production (manager of production line, organizer, supervisor), in the field of marketing and services (marketing fresh fruit and vegetables, ornamental plants and other agricultural plants and production materials), public sector (chamber of agriculture, supervisory organizations, administration, etc) or as independent producers and advisors.

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