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Doctoral Program in Agricultural and Agroindustrial Sciences

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences

Doctoral Program in Agricultural and Agroindustrial Sciences

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Degree Awarded

Doctor of Agricultural and Agroindustrial Sciences.

Tuition Fee per Semester

10 SMMLV.

Location

Popayán.

Duration

Eight (8) semesters.

Program Overview

Qualified Registration: Resolution No. 5533 of April 14, 2014.

SNIES Code: 103231.

Program Coordinator: Jorge Andrés Ramírez Correa.

Program Email: posgradosfaca@unicauca.edu.co

Schedule: Daytime

Admission Frequency: Annual

Number of Credits: 130

Faculty to which the program belongs: Faculty of Agricultural Sciences

Mode: In-person

Supervised by MinEducación

Program Description

The Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences aims to train professionals capable of designing policies and plans to reform resource use in the primary (agricultural) and transformation (agroindustrial) sectors, seeking optimal performance at the different levels of production chains.

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PDF – Learn about the program’s macro-curriculum and requirements

Studying for a Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences is essential due to its ability to train professionals capable of designing policies and plans that promote the sustainable use of resources in the agricultural and agroindustrial sectors, optimizing production chains, influencing decision-making with a significant impact on the economy and society, conducting innovative research to address critical challenges in agriculture and food security, and providing diverse career opportunities in a field that is fundamental to sustainable development and global well-being.

General Program Objective

To train professionals and researchers in the various areas of agricultural and agroindustrial sciences, with competencies in experimental design, mathematical modeling, and interpretation of results, as well as in the development and implementation of disciplinary and interdisciplinary research projects, with scientific rigor and in accordance with national and international standards.

Specific Objectives

Design specific policies and strategies to improve the efficiency of resource management in the agricultural and agroindustrial sectors, with the aim of reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability.
Identify and address critical points in agricultural production chains by implementing strategies that increase efficiency, improve coordination among the stakeholders involved, and reduce waste.
Conduct innovative research in the field of Agricultural Sciences to develop practical, scientifically grounded solutions that contribute to global food security and mitigate the effects of climate change on agriculture.

Graduate Profile

Establish themselves as researchers in the various fields of agriculture, livestock, forestry, and agroindustry to generate scientific knowledge, development, and competitiveness in the sector.
Participate in research groups with advanced theoretical and technological knowledge in the agricultural, livestock, forestry, and agroindustrial fields, enabling them to apply and generate new knowledge and develop research lines by proposing research projects.

Teach at higher education institutions and promote interaction among the university, industry, and society, with the aim of ensuring that the knowledge conveyed benefits the agricultural and agroindustrial sectors and, consequently, the economy of the region and the country.
Work in interdisciplinary teams from technological, ethical, social, political, and economic perspectives to generate knowledge and propose alternative solutions to problems associated with the doctoral program’s areas of knowledge, seeking the country’s sustainable human development.
Lead research processes that contribute to the training of new researchers.