Crop Production Engineering, MSc

Program Overview

The Crop Production Engineering MSc program at the University of Debrecen equips students with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable crop production practices. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and hands-on experiences, the program emphasizes modern technologies, plant biotechnology, and integrated pest management. Graduates are prepared for careers in agricultural enterprises, product development, and scientific research, among other fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Crop Production Engineering MSc program at the University of Debrecen provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in crop production. The program emphasizes sustainable and innovative approaches to meet the growing global demand for food and fiber.

Objectives:

• To educate students in the foundational concepts of natural science, engineering, technology, food chain safety, and management as they pertain to plant production.
• To familiarize students with modern technologies used in crop production and their practical implementation.
• To develop students' skills in plant biotechnology, integrated crop production, integrated pest management, quality assurance, and the economics of crop production.

Structure:

• The program consists of 4 semesters over 2 years.
• Students complete 120 ECTS credits throughout the program.
• The program combines lectures and seminars with practical experiences, emphasizing hands-on learning.

Course Schedule and Modules:

Year 1

• Physiology of Cultivated Plants
• Organic and Biochemistry
• Applied Soil Science
• Agricultural Informatics
• Agricultural Microbiology
• Genetics of Cultivated Plants
• Adaptive Tillage
• Plant Biotechnology
• Diseases of Cropland Plants
• Animal Pests of Crops
• Weed Control
• Quality Control of Field Crops
• Nutrient Supply of Field Crops

Year 2

• Crop Production I
• Crop Production II
• Crop Production Economics
• Introduction to EU Law
• Precision Farming
• Agrochemistry
• Plant Breeding and Transgenic Plants
• Land Classification and Regional Development
• Quality Assurance in Field Crops
• Mechanization of Crop Production
• Irrigated Crop Production

Careers:

Graduates of the Crop Production Engineering MSc program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Agricultural enterprises
• Product development
• Trade of agricultural goods
• Crop production extension companies
• Professional administration
• Scientific research

Tuition fee: 7,500 USD/year Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD