Admission Profile

The Master"s Programme in Agricultural Sciences is aimed at professionals holding a third-level undergraduate degree in related fields of knowledge, in accordance with the current Regulation for the Harmonisation of the Nomenclature of Professional Titles and Academic Degrees (RANT) adopted by the Higher Education Council (CES).

Priority for admission will be given to applicants whose field of knowledge corresponds to the broad field 08 – Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Veterinary Science, as defined by the current RANT, which is considered the core discipline of this programme.

Additionally, professionals from other fields of knowledge deemed 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 through official documents such as employment contracts, institutional certifications, technical reports, or scientific publications, in compliance with Resolution RPC-SO-25-No.491-2017.

To validate related fields and determine applicant eligibility, the current RANT will be strictly applied in alignment with the programme’s objectives and training profile.

Graduate Profile:

Graduates of the Master"s in Agricultural Sciences will have the skills and abilities to create, innovate, and manage the search for solutions to the challenges facing the agricultural sector, such as climate change, food security, and sustainability.

Innovation and Creativity: Graduates of the Master"s in Agricultural Sciences at the Technical State University of Quevedo will be prepared to face the challenges of the agricultural sector with an innovative and sustainable approach. They will be able to create, innovate, and manage solutions to agricultural science problems, considering factors such as climate change, food security, and sustainability.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: They will develop advanced skills to critically analyse, methodically evaluate, and propose comprehensive solutions to issues in the agricultural sector, using analytical tools, interdisciplinary approaches, and scientific methodologies.

Advanced Knowledge: Graduates will acquire specific, up-to-date, and high-level academic knowledge in strategic areas such as agricultural production, livestock farming, and sustainable agroecosystem management. This advanced training will allow them to critically analyse production systems, formulate innovative proposals, and support technical and scientific decisions in the context of the sustainable development of the agricultural sector.

Technical Skills: They will be experts in handling advanced techniques and methodologies, including the use of relevant technologies and tools to optimise agricultural production systems.

Research Skills: They will be trained to design, execute, and evaluate scientific research projects, promoting creative self-efficacy and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the sector.

Project Management: Graduates will develop skills in planning, executing, and evaluating projects within the professional field, integrating innovative and sustainable approaches.

Leadership and Teamwork: They will be prepared to lead multidisciplinary research teams and work collaboratively, fostering an innovative and effective work environment.

Social Responsibility and Sustainability: Graduates will commit to ethical principles, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability, demonstrating a critical view of the impacts of agricultural activities. They will be able to formulate, evaluate, and manage sustainable rural development projects, promote environmentally responsible productive practices, and contribute to community welfare by integrating social, environmental, and economic criteria into their professional decisions.

Effective Communication: They will develop skills to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in professional and academic contexts.

Knowledge Dissemination: Graduates will be able to disseminate knowledge and research results to different audiences, using appropriate platforms and tools to maximise the reach and impact of their work.

Extension Projects and Technology Transfer: They will be able to design and execute projects that link theory with practice, benefiting the scientific community. They will have the ability to transfer knowledge and innovative technologies to the productive sector, ensuring their applicability and effectiveness.

This graduate profile ensures that graduates are highly qualified professionals, with leadership, management skills, and a strong scientific and technical foundation, aligned with the needs of the agricultural sector and committed to sustainable development and social responsibility. The subjects and graduation lines are aligned with the current research lines of UTEQ, in accordance with the Institutional Strategic Plan.

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