Professional Study Programme Agriculture - Animal Husbandry
Animal husbandry is the prevailing activity in Slovenian agriculture, which is today facing great changes and new challenges. For economically efficient and sustainable management of agricultural economies and areas in practice, graduates need theoretical as well as applied knowledge and skills covering both food production and environmental, natural and social aspects. The main aim of the programme is to train agricultural professionals in many practical skills in various fields of animal husbandry. The emphasis is on knowledge and skills in the areas of production technologies, feed production, nutrition, control, selection and economics needed in independent animal husbandry management on farms, in agricultural organizations and organizations dealing with breeding pets. Graduates achieve a significant level of knowledge, they can make decisions in various business spheres, including technical, production and marketing fields. These decisions are made on the basis of economic calculations and analyses and by comparing alternatives in both predictable and unpredictable circumstances. The study programme lasts for 3 years (six terms) and is provided as either a full-time or part-time programme. It is comparable to European study programmes and offers a range of skills needed in agriculture, with an emphasis on animal husbandry. Students will be qualified for economically efficient and sustainable management of agricultural holdings and associated areas of practice. Graduates obtain a professional degree in agriculture - animal husbandry, and can be employed in agriculture, especially farms and organizations oriented to animal husbandry. They can also work in a wide range of activities connected to agricultural production and breeding, processing and sale, and other services in the private and public sectors. Students can continue their education immediately in a second cycle masters’ study programme.
