School of Agronomy and Landscape Management
Master’s Program in Agronomy Description
The objective of the Master’s Program in Agronomy is to prepare a highly qualified Master of Agronomy who possesses deep and systematic knowledge of the field, demonstrates a thorough understanding of integrated methods for combating pests and diseases, comprehends the fundamental properties of potential and natural soil fertility, and is proficient in developing plant nutrition standards, a foundation that will enable them to generate new and original ideas, conduct independent research using the latest methods and approaches, and engage in both scientific and practical activities. Graduates will also be well-prepared to pursue doctoral studies and professional advancement both in Georgia and abroad.
Many of the program's faculty are directly and actively involved in research, including significant international projects, within the scientific institutes of the Agricultural University of Georgia. This involvement provides students with valuable opportunities to engage in scientific research.
Upon successful completion of the master’s program, the graduate is awarded the qualification - Master of Agronomy. The duration of the program is 2 years.
Action-Based Learning
Within the Master's Program in Agronomy, substantial time is dedicated to laboratory studies, emphasizing action-oriented learning (learning by doing). Each student has an individual workstation in state-of-the-art laboratories to conduct experiments, tests, and analysis independently. Laboratory sessions are held in small groups, which positively impacts student learning outcomes.
Curriculum
The Master's Program in Agronomy consists of 120 credits, divided into the following modules:
- General Module - This module includes essential subjects required for all master's students such as Research Methodology, Data Analysis and others.
- Specialty Education - this module includes the fundamental theoretical and practical courses required for the study of agronomy.
- Elective Subjects - students can select courses from other programs based on their interests.
In addition to these modules, the program includes the preparation and defense of a master’s thesis.
How to apply to the Master's Program in Agricultural Sciences?
In the 2023-2024 academic year, 40 graduate students will be admitted to the program.
Who can apply?
An applicant of any professional background can apply if they meet the following criteria:
- Overcome the minimum competence threshold in the Unified Masters Examination
- Preferably have at least A2 level (pre-intermediate) English language competency
Admissions Procedure
- Registration at the National Examination Center website (www.naec.ge)
- Passing Unified Masters Examination
- Fill out the Master’s Program Application
- Interview at the Agricultural University of Georgia
Selection Criteria
For the Agronomy and Forestry specialties, a general interview will be conducted.
The interview for the Food Technology Specialty will cover general processes of food technology, as well as topics in general physics, general chemistry, and mathematics.
The coefficient of the score obtained in the Unified Masters Examination is 0, and the coefficient of the interview of the Agricultural University of Georgia is 100.
Tuition Fee
The yearly tuition fee for the program is 3350 GEL.
About the School
The Agricultural University of Georgia School of Agronomy and Landscape Management offers 6 programs:
- Bachelor’s Program in Agronomy
- Bachelor’s Program in Landscape Management, Parks and Forestry
- Master’s Program in Agronomy
- Master’s Program in Landscape Management and Forestry
- PhD Program in Agronomy
- PhD Program in Landscape Management and Forestry
The School of Agronomy and Landscape Management programs emphasize laboratory and hands-on learning. Laboratory and practical studies are conducted using the action-based teaching method (learning-by-doing), allowing students to learn the profession through individual work, completing tasks, tests, and analysis with independently. Additionally, student groups in laboratory studies are limited to no more than 20 people, which in turn positively impacts learning outcomes.
Students at the School of Agronomy and Landscape Management engage in laboratory and practical studies in the fields of chemistry, biology, plant biology, physics, and other subjects at teaching laboratories located at Kakha Bendukidze Campus.
In addition, the School utilizes the campus's dendrological park and museum for educational purposes. The museum features collections in various fields, including dendrology, entomology, and soil science.
A demonstration plot equipped with an irrigation system has been established on the Kakha Bendukidze Campus to allow students from the School of Agronomy and Landscape Management to implement their agro projects and observe the complete vegetation cycle of one-year crops. Throughout the Agro-Project, students are actively involved in both field and laboratory work. At the start of the project, students select their preferred crops and arrange them in the demonstration plot, making full use of the irrigation system.
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