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Overview
The level of intensification and the environmental impact of the different possible solutions to face these problems must be carefully considered case by case.
Modern technologies can bring consistent increase of productivity in advanced areas; at the same time expensive technologies with high environmental impact cannot be proposed in marginal areas where, instead, sustainable solutions can be implemented with reduced costs and can be based on the scientific modernization of local traditions.
The University of Florence course in Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development (MSc university degree) of the University of Florence promotes research and professional training in the sectors of modern and sustainable agriculture, land and water management, forestry and animal sciences, and identifies as preferential area of intervention the little and medium-scale farms of the South of the World, without neglecting technologically advanced forms of interventions in rural areas of that guarantee the environmental, economic and social sustainability and the respect of local populations.
Employment opportunities
The MSc program is primarily designed for the training of technical experts, researchers, project designers and coordinators in the area of international cooperation for rural development, environmental management in tropical areas and international marketing of livestock, crop and forestry products.
Potential employers are to identify within:
- Companies operating in production and marketing of agricultural and livestock products overseas with special focus on tropical and subtropical area
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in development and cooperation
- National and international institutions working on land and water management, agricultural cooperation and development
- National and international institutions responsible for food safety in relation to international trade
- National and international research institutions working on agriculture and rural environment.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- On farm irrigation
- Agroclimatology
- Tropical tree crops
- Crop protection
- Tropical crops
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Sustainable Development Natural Resource Management View 29 other Masters in Sustainable Development in ItalyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students who do not meet these academic requirements in terms of credits, need to pass the required exams before being formally admitted. The missing credits can be taken in the University of origin of the candidate or at the University of Florence.
- be resident in a country where English is the official language;
- give evidence that their undergraduate course was taught entirely in English;
- hold an English language certificate at European B2 level (Cambridge First certificate, TOEFL, IELTS, or any equivalent or higher certification)
Tuition Fee
The total amount of enrolment charges and tuition fees vary from €156 to about €2650.
Living costs for Florence
850 - 1300 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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