MSc in Biosystems Engineering

MSc in Biosystems Engineering

Last modified: 18. March 2025

The aim of the degree programme is to train professionals with interdisciplinary knowledge in engineering and agricultural sciences. The knowledge acquired during the BSc in agricultural sciences, complemented by technical, technological, data science, management and economics skills, will enable students to manage agricultural farms, to develop and operate technical and/or economic systems processes and to manage business projects, to carry out professional management, planning, synthesis research and innovation activities. They are prepared to continue their studies in a doctoral programme. The course culminates in a 15-credit thesis programme in the field of agricultural engineering and agri-digitalisation.


Qualification of the degree:

  • level of degree: Master of Science (MSc);
  • qualification: Biosystems Engineer.

Length of program: 3 semesters
Work schedule: full-time training (HU, EN), correspondence training (HU)
Financial options: state scholarship or self-funded
Program Leader: Dr. László Kátai university professor 
Program coordinator: Dr. Attila Kári-Horváth associate professor
Training sites: Gödöllő 
Language of conduction: Hungarian or English


Elective specializations

Specialisation is not defined.

Specific features of part-time training 

The curriculum, the sequencing of knowledge, the specialisation options and the final examination requirements are the same as for full-time study. The nature of the teaching, the allocation of subject groups and certain methodological issues may differ from the full-time system. At the Gödöllő training location, classes are usually held on Fridays and Saturdays, with the exception of the first week, when classes are held from Wednesday to Friday.


Skills and professional competences acquired on completion of the program

Knowledge of Biosystems engineers:

  • Knowledge of the basic concepts, facts, main features and interrelationships of agricultural activity as a whole (production, processing, marketing).
  • Knowledge of modern technologies used in the agricultural sector and their practical application.
  • Knowledge of the production equipment in the field of agricultural engineering and the conditions and rules for its operation.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the procedures for the organisation and operation of technical processes in the field of agriculture.
  • Knowledge of the real, human, economic and social context of production and service processes.
  • Knowledge of the rules for the management of enterprises and farm organisations and the planning and management of projects.
  • Knowledge of logistical processes, the ways in which they are carried out and the technical options available. 

Skills of Biosystems engineering:

  • The ability to manage agricultural enterprises and their departments, to plan and manage farming processes and projects within the farming organisation and to manage resources effectively.
  • Ability to construct basic models of agricultural engineering systems and processes and to create new models.
  • Ability to apply the technical specifications relating to the operation of agricultural machinery systems, the principles of setting up and operating machinery and machinery equipment and their economic context.
  • Ability to apply the related principles and methods of calculation and modelling in product, process and technological design of machinery.
  • Ability to apply the acquired knowledge of agricultural informatics to the solution of problems in the field of the specialisation and to support the implementation of development processes in enterprises.
  • Ability to play an active role in the marketing of products and services produced in the field concerned.
  • Ability to interpret and apply the Community and national aid regulations in force.
  • Interpret and organise his/her professional tasks using the high level of professional knowledge acquired.

Attitude of Biosystems engineering:

  • Open to basic, general and specific knowledge of the agro-technical field.
  • In his/her work, he/she explores the possibility of setting and pursuing economic and technical development and innovation objectives.
  • He/she will endeavour to keep abreast of technological developments in the field of agricultural engineering and to acquire new knowledge.
  • endeavour to take decisions in full compliance with the law and ethical standards
  • Assesses and adapts his/her communication to his/her tasks at engineering and management level.
  • He/she expects cooperation and, after having acquired sufficient experience, reflects it in his/her managerial tasks.

Autonomy and responsibility of Biosystems engineering:

  • Is able to make decisions independently and with a sense of professional responsibility on professional issues affecting his/her field of expertise, and takes responsibility for the consequences of his/her decisions.
  • He/she can realistically evaluate the results of his/her own work.
  • Decides independently and with a sense of professional responsibility in cases of work organisation and task assignment.
  • Assumes responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the departments, persons, tools and equipment entrusted to him/her.
  • Independently represents his/her views in research and development work.

Specialist language training

Students must attend full-time language classes during their Master's studies. At the discretion of the institution sponsoring the training, the language course may be part of a vocational course or a thesis-related course, or may be required as part of the language course in the field of training taught in the bachelor's degree. In a part-time Master's programme, the teaching of a specialised language is not compulsory. For more information on language teaching, see section 4.3.12 Language teaching, language teaching.

Conditions of obtaining pre-degree certificate (absolutorium)

  • completion of all the compulsory subjects of the course, plus the required number of optional credits according to the curriculum and the number of credits for the thesis, for a total of 90 credits;

Final exam

Condition to attend final exam:

  • obtained pre-degree certificate (absolutorium);
  • submission of thesis and its acceptance by reviewers;
  • the student shall not be in debt to the University.

Parts of final exam:

  • comprehensive complex exam;
  • thesis defense.

Field of knowledge and subjects of final exam 
From 2021/22 academic year:

The professional complex examination is based on the knowledge of the 4-6 most important subjects from a professional point of view, on the basis of which a series of items is issued.
 

Evaluation of final exam and qualification of degree from 2020/21 academic year

Accordingly, to chapter 4.3.16 Final exam and chapter 4.3.17. Degree certificate.

Model curriculum of the program