Overview
A comprehensive training in principles of agricultural economics will be supplemented by knowledge of different management skills, e.g. evaluation of economic projects, decision sciences and informatics, developmental and policy issues in agriculture. Two different profiles of experts are expected by choosing two sets of courses: Management and Marketing in Agriculture and Rural Development. The experts might participate at different levels of decision making in agricultural and food sector, whether in business environment, in public administration or the continuation of academic career. One of the basic aims of the study programme is also to qualify the students to individual research work. The most successful students may continue their studies to Ph.D. level, where the skills and knowledge of postgraduate study programme will be deepened and the science research profile of the expert is moulded.
The aim of the postgraduate study programme in Agricultural Economics is to develop two profiles of experts, depending on student’s choice between two sets of courses:
- Management and Marketing in Agriculture;
Agricultural Policy and Rural Development.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
COURSES (ECTS)
Year 1: 1st Semester
- Theoretical and Empirical Analysis in Agricultural Economics (6)
- Basic Research Methods in Farm Management (6)
- Economics and Marketing in Agrobusiness (6)
- Production Systems and Sustainable Development (6)
- Organic Farm Management (6)
Year 1: 2nd Semester (Module 1 – Management and Marketing in Agriculture)
- Decision Theory (5)
- Theory of Systems (5)
- Information Systems in Agriculture (5)
- Project Planning and Quality Management (5)
- Research Methods in Marketing of Agri-Food Chain (5)
- Seminar Paper (5)
Year 1: 2nd Semester (Module 2 – Agricultural Policy and Rural Development)
- Agricultural Policy (5)
- Rural Areas and Natural Resources (5)
- Sustainable Management of Rurals (5)
- Rural Sociology (5)
- International Agricultural and Food Markets (5)
- Seminar Paper (5)
Year 2: 3rd Semester
- Project Paper – Literature (15)
- Project Paper – Methodology (15)
Year 2: 4th Semester
- Master’s Thesis (30).
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
Candidates apply in 2 application periods. However, in the 2nd, they may apply only for programmes still having vacancies that the faculty decides to fill.
Language
Slovenian, Partially taught in English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics AgricultureAcademic 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
Please find detailed admission requirements at the following link: https://www.um.si/studij/podiplomski-studij/Documents/FKBV_EN_20-21.pdf (pages 1-2).
The Call for Application into Postgraduate Study Programmes of the University of Maribor for the 2020/2021 Academic Year is available at https://www.um.si/en/Study/about/Pages/call-for-enrolment-postgraduate-2020-21.aspx.
Tuition Fee
Funding
Full-time students from Slovenia and other EU countries, and full-time students from non-EU countries who are granted international protection, applicants for international protection and persons from countries with which Slovenia has concluded bilateral agreement (i.e. North Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo, B&H, and Serbia) pay NO TUITION FEE (except the part for studying in English, if applicable) if they have not already obtained an education corresponding to master's degree.
You may find scholarship opportunities offered by the Public Scholarship, Development, Disability and Maintenance Fund of the RS at the following website: http://www.sklad-kadri.si/en/calls-for-applications-and-news/calls-for-applications.
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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