Msc.Tropical Crop Management and Ecology
The programme is open for BSc graduates with a strong background in crop management and/or ecology. Subjects include agroforestry, fruit production and viticulture, as well as core subjects such as botany, chemistry and agriculture ecology. Emphasis is given on advanced studies in crop production and environmental impact in tropical and subtropical agroecosystems. Students acquire advanced knowledge in production, processing and commercialization of tropical and subtropical crops, agroecological systems of farming in tropical and subtropical areas as well as scientific disciplines dealing with biodiversity, genetic resources, protection and conservation of tropical and subtropical plant ecosystems. They can use certain research methods and apply various exact procedures based on advanced theoretical knowledge of biology, genetics, physiology, plant protection etc. Students of “Tropical Crop Management and Ecology” will be well prepared for their professional career in tropical and subtropical countries in the fields of agronomy and agroecology. Erasmus exchange students can enrol for one or two semesters.
Application
| Applications start | 1st November 2022 |
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| Applications end | 31st March 2023 |
| Start of study: | 29th September 2023 |
Admission requirements
The MSc. study course is directly linked to the BSc. study course Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture 4106R022, however, the graduates of other BSc. courses with agricultural, biological and environmental profiles are encouraged to apply.
The candidates who have completed BSc. studies of the course Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture do not need to pass admission examinations. The other candidates must pass the admission examination in English in the form of an interview focused on plant production.
Admission procedure:
Selection of applicants based on submitted documents (Bachelor‘s diploma and transcript, annotation of Bachelor‘s thesis + CV and motivational letter.
Interview in the English language focused on the professional subject area according to the selected field of study.
See details here: https://www.ftz.czu.cz/en/r-9420-study/r-10784-study-applicants/r-12063-masters-degree-programmes-information-about-admission-procedure
Contact
| Degree level | master post bachelor |
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| Study duration | 2 years |
| Language | English |
| Place | Prague |
| School fees | € 240 per year 1 |
1 For detailed info contact admission_FTZ@ftz.czu.cz.
