Sustainable Horticulture
recruitment:
- Candidates eligible for the qualification process include those:
- Holding a relevant diploma obtained in the Polish education system:
- a first-cycle diploma of an engineer in horticulture
- a first-cycle diploma of an engineer in plant health protection - Holding a diploma requiring verification of alignment of learning outcomes:
- a diploma from another first-cycle study program or long-cycle master's studies obtained in the Polish education system, or
- a foreign diploma (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in horticulture or related field of study entitling the holder to apply for second-cycle studies in the country of issue.
Method of verifying the alignment of learning outcomes: A scan of the diploma supplement or a certified transcript from the university listing subjects, hours, grades, and ECTS points completed in the study program based on which the candidate applies for admission is verified. The candidate uploads the specified documents to their profile in the IRK system. If any discrepancies in learning outcomes are identified through analysis, the student will be required to make up for the competency gaps during their second-cycle studies by completing and passing the subjects indicated by the committee, not exceeding 30 ECTS. Candidates who have had their expected learning outcomes positively verified are considered further in the qualification process.
Candidates whose English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level has been confirmed through the acceptance of an uploaded language certificate in the IRK or through an interview verifying English language proficiency at the same level are eligible for the qualification process.
Candidates who meet the above requirements are qualified based on the arithmetic average of all final grades from the subjects included in the program of completed studies. The result, based on which the ranking list is created, is the product of the aforementioned average and the alignment coefficient. - Holding a relevant diploma obtained in the Polish education system:
obtained title: master
Stationary
expected admissions limit: 15
beginning of classes: winter recruitment
duration of studies: 2 years (4 semestry)
Studies conducted in English language.
Description of direction
Sustainable Horticulture educates specialists of the broad professional profile. Graduates have both knowledge and skills on the integrated and organic horticulture including modern production technologies, pest management, and quality evaluation of horticultural products, followed by the issues of the environmental protection. They are able not only to organize work in the agribusiness, but also implement the scientific and technical progress in the horticultural sector, especially concerning methods of modern plant biotechnology.
Study program:
Career prospects
The alumni may be employed in:
- specialized horticultural farms
- fruits and vegetables processing sector
- horticultural services and advisory
- landscape shaping and conservation
- research institutions
- research and development centres
- administration