Professional Undergraduate Study Programme Agriculture
Križevci University of Applied Sciences based on the granted Permit, conducts Professional Undergraduate Study Programme of Agriculture, with specific fields of study Plant Production, Zootechnics and Management in Agriculture in the biotechnical scientific area, field of agriculture, at level 6 according to the Croatian Qualification Framework.
Academic title
Baccalaureus/baccalaurea (bacc.ing.agr.) or bachelor of agriculture with remark on specific field of study (Plant production, Zootechnics or Management in Agriculture)
The objective of the study program of the Professional Undergraduate Studies of Agriculture is to enable the student to acquire the competencies necessary for an expert in the field of agricultural production, taking into account the sustainability and preservation of the environment, as well as the economy and profitability of certain production. The graduate student is distinguished by practical knowledge and skills, understanding and ability to apply modern technological principles of economically efficient, effective production in the conditions of a market economy and global competitiveness. The objective of the study program is to develop general and transferable competencies for students, such as successful problem solving, teamwork, communication skills, IT literacy and the ability to independently search for information and learn.
Competences are developed appropriately in the selected areas, i.e. Plant production, Zootechnics and Management in Agriculture. The Professional Undergraduate Study Program of Agriculture, biotechnical scientific area, field of agriculture is conducted for students in full-time and part-time status. In the first year of study, all students attend the so-called Foundations of studies, which provide a good basis for all three offered specific fields of study. From the third to fifth semester, students can further deepen their knowledge in a certain area through elective courses. In the sixth semester, students take two courses, and the remaining part of the semester is the final professional training and preparation of the final thesis. After completing the studies, i.e. after preparing and successfully defending the final thesis, the student acquires the professional title of baccalaureus/baccalaurea or bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering, abbreviated: bacc. ing. agr. (stated after the name) with an indication of specific field of study.
Upon completion of the Professional Undergraduate Study Program of Agriculture, the student has the right to continue his studies at graduate professional studies or at graduate university studies (under conditions determined by the Polytechnic/University).
The graduate student will be qualified to work in the following jobs:
• Owner of an agricultural holding
• Manager of the agricultural holding
• Organizer of agricultural production
• Employee in the processing of agricultural products
• Sale of raw materials for agricultural production
• Sale of agricultural products
• Quality controller of agricultural products
• Procurement of raw materials for the agricultural and food industry
• Promotion and market research in the agricultural sector,
• Advisor for agricultural production
• Jobs in public administration offices, agencies, associations, etc. in the field of agriculture and rural development
The expected specific competencies that students will acquire at the end of their studies are:
1. The ability to choose appropriate agricultural production with regard to agroecological conditions
2. Ability to identify key goals and strategies when planning crop/livestock production.
3. Ability to apply theoretical knowledge when independently organizing plant/livestock production for efficient management of the agricultural economy.
4. Use of new technologies and innovations in agriculture that are aligned with sustainable development.
5. Efficient application of appropriate technologies in agricultural production. This includes an understanding of land management techniques, tillage, plant breeding, livestock raising and other agricultural activities.
6. Ability to analyze the agricultural market and adapt production to market trends.
7. Analyzing production and economic indicators for successful management of the agricultural economy
8. Successful communication and cooperation with various stakeholders in the agricultural sector, including other agricultural producers, suppliers, customers, local community, government agencies and non-governmental organizations.
9. Ability to assess the impact of agricultural production on the environment and apply sustainable practices to protect the environment and natural resources.
10. Ability to plan, implement and monitor quality assurance systems in agricultural production.
11. Entrepreneurial skills in agriculture and the application of socially responsible practices in agricultural management
12. Innovative thinking and application of new ideas in agricultural production, ability to recognize opportunities, apply common agricultural policy and rural development measures
13. Knowledge of current strategies and legislation in the agricultural sector.
The expected general competences that students will acquire at the end of their studies are:
1. The ability to independently search for information and learn
2. Oral and written communication (in native and foreign languages)
3. Computer literacy
4. Ability to analyze and synthesize
5. Application of knowledge in practice
6. Ability to communicate with people who are not experts
7. Ability to transfer knowledge on demand
8. Ability to plan and manage time
9. Management of personal development
10. Ability to collect and analyze information from different sources
11. Ability to solve problems
12. Ability to make decisions
13. Leadership and teamwork