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Master’s Program in Agricultural Sciences

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences

Master's Program in Agricultural Sciences

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Degree Awarded

Master's Program in Agricultural Sciences.

Tuition Fee per Semester

7,5 SMMLV.

Location

Popayán.

Duration

Four (4) semesters.

Program Overview

Qualified Registration: Resolution No. 09952 of June 3, 2022.

SNIES Code: 104677.

Program Coordinator: Carmenza Liliana Lopez Patiño.

Program Email: posgradosfaca@unicauca.edu.co

Schedule: Friday evening; Saturday daytime.

Admission Frequency: Annual.

Number of Credits: 56.

Faculty to which the program belongs: Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.

Mode: In-person.

Supervised by MinEducación

Program Description

The Master’s Program in Agricultural Sciences is a graduate program that promotes research, knowledge generation, the development of specific competencies, and the pursuit of solutions to various challenges, based on scientific and technical criteria and with an awareness of and commitment to the reality of the southwestern region of the country. It enables the productive potential of resources to be harnessed when managed by highly qualified professionals in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), thereby contributing to economic growth and improved quality of life.

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Studying for a Master’s Program in Agricultural Sciences is fully justified by its focus on research and knowledge generation, the development of specific competencies, and the search for solutions to agricultural challenges, all supported by a commitment to the realities of the southwestern region of the country. This training not only strengthens the ability to address complex challenges in the agricultural sector but also has the potential to drive economic growth and improve quality of life through the efficient management of resources and the promotion of sustainable practices in agriculture and agroindustry.

General Program Objective

To strengthen the agricultural sector in southwestern Colombia by training highly qualified professionals through research and technology, competency development, and innovation, integrating resources from the primary agricultural, livestock, and forestry sectors from an interdisciplinary perspective, with a view to increasing the productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability of the various agricultural, forestry, and aquaculture production systems located in this region.

Specific Objectives

Applied Research Development: Establish applied research programs that address the specific challenges faced by agricultural, livestock, and forestry production systems in southwestern Colombia. This includes the study and implementation of innovative and sustainable agricultural, livestock, and forestry practices that increase productivity and resilience to environmental and economic factors.
Training of Specialized Professionals: Design high-level training programs that prepare professionals qualified in Agricultural Sciences with an interdisciplinary approach. This involves creating academic curricula that cover key aspects of agriculture, livestock farming, forestry, and aquaculture, and promote the acquisition of the technical and management competencies necessary for success in the sector.
Technology Transfer and Rural Extension: Establish effective technology transfer and rural extension mechanisms to bring the knowledge and best practices developed through research and training to farmers, livestock producers, and foresters in the region. This will promote the adoption of new technologies and more sustainable approaches in local agricultural, livestock, and forestry activities, thereby improving the competitiveness and sustainability of production systems.

Graduate Profile

Research and Development: Leadership in agricultural research. Formulation of research projects. Development of new agricultural technologies.
Education and Training: Teaching at educational institutions. Training of professionals in Agricultural Sciences.
Management and Consulting: Planning and management of agricultural projects. Agricultural and agroindustrial consulting.

Business Innovation: Management of innovation in agricultural and agroindustrial companies. Entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector. Rural Development and Engagement.
University-Industry Linkage: Work on sustainable rural development projects. Facilitation of collaboration among academic institutions, companies, and society.