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The objective of IMRD is to train students worldwide in comparative analysis of EU and non-EU agricultural economics and rural development policies. The added value thereof, and of the joint MSc Course programme in particular, brings students into contact, through experiences in at least two EU countries, with both the common vision behind the European
view on rural development, and the diversity of approaches and applications of this European paradigm. Furthermore, the IMRD programme stimulates comparison with other rural development visions through intensive exchange with non-EU partners.
IMRD graduates have a unique combination of theoretical knowledge in development theories, agricultural economics and policies and practical based comparative knowledge of different approaches to rural development; and enjoy the competitive advantage when working in international organizations that deal with issues of global development, food trade and production of bio-resources, international food policies and so on.
Upon the successful completion of the IMRD programme, a graduate will be able to design and implement adequate instruments, methods, models and innovative tools to analyse, evaluate and solve specific and interdisciplinary related problems in the context of sustainable
development. The graduate can apply interdisciplinary tools to design, implement, monitor and evaluate national and international policies, programmes and projects, and is able to take up a trans-disciplinary role in an interdisciplinary (inter)national team dealing with global
challenges, and developing a global perspective.

Form of Studies

daily attendance / external attendance

Length of Studies

2 years

PROFILE COURSES

Economics of the Territorial Development

Cohesion Policy

EU economic policy

Rural Development

Assessment of Environmental Aspects in Regional Development

GRADUATE'S EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates of the IMRD programme will find employment in academic, governmental, non-governmental as well as private sectors. In the academic sector as researchers and teachers. In the government sector at the level of public administration organisations as researchers and policy makers. In the non-governmental sector as experts in NGOs active in the field of rural development, as researchers in international organisations, e.g., CGIAR or FAO, And in the private sector in the field of rural development as advisors and researchers, e.g., on sustainability criteria.

The study programme is provided by Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development:

https://www.fesrr.uniag.sk/en/general-information https://www.imrd.ugent.be/programme

Responsible person for administration of IMRD:
doc. Ing. Loreta Schwarczová, PhD., loreta.schwarczova@uniag.sk