In the Department of Agriculture at the School of Engineering Sciences of the International Hellenic University, the following Postgraduate Programs (MSc) are offered.
M.Sc. in Environmental Management and Environmental Education
The Master’s Program serves the mission and scientific orientation of the Department of Agriculture. Its content covers the core subjects of agricultural sciences, specifically their applications in environmental management, environmental protection, and sustainable natural resource management.
The program responds to the increased demands of the job market for specialized professionals in environmental management and education who can serve as consultants in environmental innovation and entrepreneurship within the framework of sustainable management. It aims to develop high-level research and postgraduate education in the scientific fields of environmental management, environmental education, and communication.
Specifically, the program seeks to create specialized environmental professionals with a focus on green business management and sustainable development, economic management of environmental impacts, as well as environmental education and communication. The learning objectives of the program are related to the promotion of knowledge transfer and innovation, mitigation of environmental impacts, and sustainable business development. The promotion of «Green Entrepreneurship» is expected to enhance the competitiveness of businesses by creating new or pioneering products and services aimed at sustainable competitiveness in the global market. Graduates acquire knowledge, abilities, and skills corresponding to Level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework for Higher Education and its Greek adaptation.
On the programme’s website you will find information about the postgraduate programme, the teaching staff, the timetable and other useful announcements, as well as links to websites with interesting topics.
M.Sc. in Innovative Systems for Sustainable Agricultural Production
The Master’s Program serves the mission and scientific orientation of the Department of Agricultural Technologists. The content of the MSc program covers the fundamental subjects of agricultural sciences and their applications in all productive activities of the plant and animal sectors, in agricultural and livestock farms, as well as in productive and commercial agricultural enterprises (both plant and animal production) and the rural environment.
The aim of the MSc program is to develop high-level research and postgraduate education (2nd cycle of university studies) in the scientific fields of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology, specifically in the scientific fields of Plant and Animal Production, as well as Agricultural Economics, with a particular emphasis on the development of Rural Entrepreneurship. The fields/application areas of the MSc program are related to the employment sectors of the graduates as follows:
- Production, processing, and marketing activities of agricultural products (both plant and animal origin).
- Production and trading activities of inputs for plant and animal production.
- Services provided by the broader public sector that support, supervise, and control agricultural production and commercial activities.
- Services provided directly and indirectly to agricultural farms (both plant and animal production) and businesses in the agricultural sector.
- Alternative activities based on plant and animal production and the resources of rural areas.
- Activities related to the quality of life and the environment in rural, urban, and suburban areas.
The learning objectives of the MSc program are related to the development of sustainable agricultural and livestock production and the development of innovative entrepreneurial actions in the agricultural sector. Graduates acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies corresponding to level 7 professional qualifications, as defined by the European Qualifications Framework for Higher Education and its Greek adaptation.
On the programme’s website you will find information about the postgraduate programme, the teaching staff, the timetable, useful announcements, as well as links to websites of the International Hellenic University with interesting topics (Mobility, Links with professional institutions, Scholarships, etc.).