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OVERVIEW

The Master's Degree in Rural Development aims to complement the training of professionals with an interest in the agricultural field, through the development of knowledge that broadens their vision in topics related to agricultural production, the economics of rural development, trade in agricultural products, analysis of agricultural policies, and the economics of optimal use of natural resources, among others. In addition, it is the only postgraduate degree in Latin America that is part of the International Master's Consortium in Rural Development (IMRD), which allows students to obtain a double international degree.


Angel Flor
Program Coordinator
Contact: aflor@espol.edu.ec

APPLICANT PROFILE

Designed for professionals with a Bachelor or Engineering degree in the areas of Agronomy, Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Nutrition, the field of Life Sciences, and agricultural production systems, including livestock and aquaculture. Professionals from Economics, Agricultural Economics, Business Sciences, Statistics, Agribusiness, Rural Administration, or other areas of training where the development of analytical, numerical, logical, and verbal skills is evident can also be applied.

GRADUATE PROFILE

Demonstrate in their field of action the mastery of the main theories, bases, concepts, and methodologies that are the basis of Rural Development, and their application.

Apply their knowledge of the concepts and development to solve problems related to rural agricultural organization, as well as to the design of agricultural policies.

Integrate their research and results in rural development programs or in the institutions in charge of the design and execution of agricultural and rural development policies.

Participate in the execution of original scientific research based on hypotheses, objectives, experimental and non-experimental work methodologies, and well-formulated analysis, which contribute to answering scientific questions and practical demands of society in the area of ​​Rural Development.

INVESTMENT

$8,600.00
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  • For Ecuadorian applicants, an updated ID card. For foreign applicants, a valid ID or passport issued by their country of residence.
  • For Ecuadorian applicants, an updated voter registration certificate.
  • For applicants who obtained their third-level degree in Ecuador, it must be properly registered with SENESCYT. For applicants who obtained their third-level degree abroad, it must be properly registered with SENESCYT (https://siau.senescyt.gob.ec) or have a certified or legalized copy with consular approval.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Motivation letter (Explain your reasons for applying).
  • Take a standardized aptitude test with an english component.

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