MSc Degree in Project Planning for Rural Development and Sustainable Management (Agris Mundus)
| Name of the MSc Degree | Responsible Centre | Establishment |
| MSc Degree in Project Planning for Rural Development and Sustainable Management - UPM | E.T.S. de Ingeniería Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas | E.T.S. de Ingeniería Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas E.T.S. de Montes, Forestal y del Medio Natural |
| Branch | Area | Orientation |
| Engineering and Architecture | Agroforestry Engineering and Environment | Professional/Research |
| Credits | Duration | Education |
| 60 ECTS | Two semesters (September - July) | Attendance-based / Online |
| Number of places | Language | The academic year when it was implemented |
| 20 + 10% | Spanish / English | 2009 -10 |
| Find out more | Contact details | Pre-registration |
| https://www.desarrollorural.us | Click here | Click here |
Why study this MSc Degree?
The student will acquire skills to straddle social and environmental aspects of development with technical issues of planning, direction, and evaluation of projects.
The student will share classroom and experiences with others from different cultures, becoming part of a global network of MSc graduates working in various development areas.
The internationalization rate has been higher than 80% in recent years, covering students from more than ten different countries. You will have the chance to carry out research stays in partner institutions from various countries during your MSc degree final project.
You will enjoy the flexibility to start the programme in the first or second semester. You will have up to three academic courses to complete your MSc Degree.
You will have the chance to study the Double MSc Degree in Sustainable Development in Agriculture (Agris Mundus), 120 ECTS: One academic course in the ‘Universidad Politécnica de Madrid’, and one academic year in University College Cork (Ireland) or Montpellier Sup Agro (France).
Goals
Train professionals and researchers in planning, assessment, and management of rural and local development projects, and in the sustainable management of land and biodiversity.
Target group
This MSc Degree has a multidisciplinary nature and is intended for graduates, professionals, and researchers in the field of engineering, agronomy, environment, spatial planning, development assessment, forest management, economics, and political and social sciences.