Master S Degree Agroecology

The Master’s Degree in Agroecology via distance learning focuses on food production that uses nature’s goods and services without damaging these resources. It aims to improve food yields for balanced nutrition, strengthen fair markets for produce, enhance healthy ecosystems, and build on local ancestral knowledge and customs. Students complete work in Agriculture Science, Environmental Policies, Soil & Water Conservation, Natural Resource Economics, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Agriculture Production, Food Science, Bioprocessing of Byproducts, Natural Ecosystems Management, and additional subjects.

Program training is delivered through distance education. The program uses a structure of 70% textbooks and 30% project. It requires 36 to 54 academic credits above a Bachelor’s program, with an overall duration that ranges from 9 to 12 months. The credited composition includes 39 academic credits for Agroecology Online, plus research methodology and a final project or thesis.

Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age. A Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent (3 to 4 years of study) is required for admission. A background in this field of study is recommended.

Modules

• Agroecology Online
• Research methodology and final project or thesis.
• 501AGY - Agriculture Science
• 502AGY - Environmental Policies
• 503AGY - Soil & Water Conservation
• 504AGY - Natural Resource Economics
• 505AGY - Sustainability
• 506AGY - Circular Economy
• 507AGY - Agriculture Production
• 508AGY - Food Science
• 509AGY - Bioprocessing of Byproducts
• 510AGY - Natural Ecosystems Management

Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age. A Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent (3 to 4 years of study) is required for admission.

A background in this field of study is recommended.