CES Resolution: RPC-SO-01-No. 009-2026

Entry profile:

• The Master is Degree Programme in Agronomy, with a specialisation in Sustainable Agricultural Production, is aimed at professionals who hold a third-level degree in related fields of knowledge, in accordance with the provisions of the current Regulations for the Harmonisation of the Nomenclature of Professional Qualifications and Academic Degrees (RANT) adopted by the Higher Education Council (CES).
• Applicants whose field of knowledge corresponds to specific field 081 – Agriculture, according to the current RANT, considered the core discipline of this programme, will be given priority for admission.
• In addition, professionals from other fields of knowledge, defined as related by the RANT, may apply, provided they can demonstrate a minimum of two (2) years of professional, technical, or research experience in the agricultural sector. This experience must be duly certified by official documents, such as employment contracts, institutional certifications, technical reports or scientific publications, in compliance with the provisions of Resolution RPC-SO-25-No.491-2017.
• For the validation of related fields and the eligibility of applicants, the current RANT will be strictly applied, in accordance with the objectives and training profile of the programme.

Graduate profile:

La persona egresada de la Maestría en Agronomía, mención Producción Agrícola Sostenible:

• Graduates of the Master is Degree in Agronomy, specialising in Sustainable Agricultural Production.
• Designs and implements productive projects adapted to local conditions, with an agroecological and innovative approach, incorporating ancestral knowledge and advanced technologies.
• Applies scientific research methods and statistical analysis using specialised computer tools to interpret data and propose sustainable solutions.
• Implements soil management, plant nutrition, plant health and genetic improvement techniques, ensuring environmental, social and economic sustainability.
• Generates sustainable technologies for food and natural resource conservation, reducing environmental impacts by utilising agro-industrial by-products and local resources.
• Leads consulting, technological development and community project management processes, promoting innovation, ethical responsibility and interdisciplinary work with social and governmental actors.

General objective

To train highly qualified professionals in Agronomy, with a specialisation in Sustainable Agricultural Production, supported by a solid scientific, technical and research foundation, capable of leading and managing the transformation of agricultural production systems towards sustainable models, through the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative and contextualised solutions that integrate productive efficiency, food security, conservation of natural resources and territorial development, in response to the challenges of soil degradation, loss of agricultural biodiversity and environmental pollution from agricultural sources, in line with national policies on sustainability and strengthening Ecuador is productive matrix.

Specific objectives

• To knowledge and learning.

Develop comprehensive mastery of theoretical foundations in three strategic pillars:

• Theories of sustainable development and systemic complexity applied to Ecuadorian agroecosystems, as a conceptual framework for understanding territorial dynamics and agricultural production
• Trends in sustainable agricultural production based on climate-smart agriculture, applied agroecology, and natural resource conservation as emerging paradigms.
• Agricultural systematisation and computerisation to optimise productivity with less pressure on resources, using precision technologies and specialised databases.

Articulate methodological and practical foundations that demonstrate scientific rigour, integrating disciplinary knowledge (agronomy, ecology, engineering, economics) to exercise leadership in innovation in sustainable agricultural production, aligning with national policy priorities on food security and the productive matrix.

• To relevance

Addressing the critical challenges of Ecuadorian agricultural production in a comprehensive manner through applied research and technological innovation projects in rural areas:

• Soil degradation: soil diagnosis, rehabilitation of degraded soils and sustainable management with conservation practices.
• Loss of agricultural biodiversity: in situ conservation of local varieties and recovery of native germplasm with economic and cultural value.
• Agroecological pollution: minimising environmental impacts and remediating polluted agroecosystems through clean production practices.
• Regulatory, economic and marketing management: ensuring the sustainable competitiveness of agricultural products in local, national and international markets.

Implement development research and entrepreneurial projects in rural communities with a focus on sustainable technological innovation, demonstrating immediate applicability and measurable territorial relevance.

• To learning

Implement competency-based training and meaningful learning through pedagogical strategies that integrate:

• In-depth understanding of the economic dimension of sustainable agricultural production, including analysis of value chains and sectoral competitiveness.
• Practical application of unconventional raw materials and local resources (agro-industrial by-products, natural inputs) for the generation of bio-inputs and value-added products.
• Building sustainable value chains that generate economic well-being in productive territories, with equity for producers and rural communities.

Use teaching techniques based on real-life case studies, community-based projects, and practical, experiential learning to develop professional skills that can be transferred to work in the agricultural sector.

• To interculturality

Addressing sustainable agricultural production from an ethical and intercultural perspective, integrating three complementary dimensions:

• Environmental responsibility: respect for the comprehensive care of the agroecosystem, conservation of soil and water as critical resources for food security and the subsistence of rural communities.
• Valuing cultural diversity: integrating indigenous and local knowledge into production systems, recognising intercultural technologies and ancestral knowledge as strategic heritage and a source of innovation.
• Ethical and professional performance: fostering values of integrity, disciplined responsibility and genuine commitment to sustainable transformation of the territory for the benefit of rural communities and future generations.

To train professionals who recognise agriculture as a cultural and intercultural practice, respecting diversity of approaches and knowledge, and demonstrating a commitment to equity, social justice and care for the environment in all their professional activities.

Timetable of classes:

Saturdays: 08:00 - 12:00/13:00 - 17:00
Sundays: 08:00 - 12:00/13:00 - 17:00

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