Master in Organic Agriculture and Rural Development

Provide a strategic vision and transversal training for the development of skills in organic farming and rural development, to fulfill the needs of integrated training and prepare for the job market.

Promoting solid scientific and professional training in the specific areas of organic agriculture and rural development, integrating advanced concepts on the functioning of agroecosystems and the rural environment, associated with agricultural sciences, rural development, and tourism.

Value the application of knowledge, combining leadership skills and adaptation to the new realities of rural development, with professional skills in the area.

Develop know-how and know-how skills that contribute to problem-solving and promote the integrated and sustainable development of rural areas.

Train the student to develop management and research skills

Holders of a degree in the areas of Agricultural, Biological, Earth and related Sciences are preferably admitted to the cycle of studies.

Admission complies with the provisions of article 17, DL 65/2018, of August 16, with the following being admitted:

a) Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent;

b) Holders of a foreign academic degree awarded as a result of the 1st cycle of studies, awarded by HEIs in a State adhering to the Bologna Process;

c) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as satisfying the objectives of the bachelor's degree by the statutorily competent scientific body of the higher education institution where they intend to be admitted;

d) Holders of an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum, with a recognized ability to carry out the cycle of studies by the statutorily competent scientific body of the HEI, where they intend to be admitted.

The master's degree allows you to train or requalify professionals who can develop professional activities, either individually or independently, in:

- Management of organic farms, which are dedicated to the production of organic food.

- Technical advice on agricultural farms, entities in the area of ​​rural development, public administration or private companies, which develop activities in the area of ​​agriculture, bioeconomy and rural tourism.

- Consultancy and technical assistance, providing services to organic or conventional agricultural producers who intend to transition to organic farming.

- Consultancy and technical assistance, in public or private entities, companies distributing and selling organic products that operate in the area of ​​commercialization, marketing, tourism or catering.

- Consultancy and technical assistance, providing services related to the development of rural development projects that promote bioeconomy practices, sustainability and environmental conservation.

- Research and development, in agricultural research and development institutions, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and sustainable practices in agriculture and rural development.

- Education and training, teaching in agricultural schools or promoting training courses in the area of ​​organic farming and rural development.

Acquire theoretical and technical knowledge related to the different dimensions of Organic Agriculture and Rural Development.

Provide relevant information and solutions for proactive, efficient, and innovative capacity building in Organic Agriculture and Rural Development.

Acquire knowledge that allows the development of capacities to design projects, products, and services in Organic Agriculture and Rural Development.

Develop the technical management of production, management, and commercialization of processes and systems.

Develop communication, research, and innovation capacities in Organic Agriculture and Rural Development.

Acquire skills for rational management of resources, production, post-harvest, processing and marketing, traceability, and certification of organic products.

Have a global vision and skills that allow the elaboration, planning, and development of strategies applied to the sector

Distance Learning (EaD) (Decree-Law no. 133/2019, of September 3)