MSc in Crop Production Engineering

Last modified: 13. March 2025

The aim of the training is to train crop production engineers who, with their knowledge of natural sciences, agricultural sciences and environmental sciences, are capable of performing and supervising the highest level of management tasks related to crop production activities, processes and quality assurance services, taking into account the complex interrelationships between agriculture, crop production and the environment. They are suitable for managerial and research positions. They are prepared to pursue their studies at doctoral level.

Qualification of the degree:

level of degree: Master of Science (MSc);
qualification: Crop Production Engineer.

Length of program: 4 semesters
Work schedule: Full-time (HU, EN) or correspondence (HU)
Financial options: state scholarship or self-funded
Program leader: Dr. Mária Katalin Kassai associate professor (Szent István Campus)
Training location: Gödöllő (Szent István Campus)
Language of conduction: Hungarian or English

Professional practice

The professional practice takes place during the training period, in the summer. The duration of the professional practice is 4 weeks (160 hours) for each work schedule at Master's level. The professional practice shall be carried out in a placement of an activity related to a field of the plant production sector.
The detailed requirements for the admission and completion of the professional practice and the relevant deadlines are set out in the "Organizational and Operational Regulations of the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Volume III: Student Requirements, Annex 1 of III.1.1.1. (https://ed.uni-mate.hu/rules-regulation 1)

Skills and professional competences acquired on completion of the program:

With a master's degree, qualified crop production engineers are capable:

of producing, first processing and qualifying plant products of high biological value, and of managing and controlling these activities, on the basis of their technical and technological knowledge and based on scientific knowledge;
of analysis and development of the physiological, technical and economic background of cultivation technologies;
to identify organisms harmful to arable crops and to organize and manage effective control measures against them;
to identify, organize and manage environmental tasks related to arable crop production;
to establish, operate, manage and control of independent plant production holdings;
to identify expected trends in arable crop production, production and marketing, plan and manage activities accordingly;
perform expert advisory tasks;
to plan, organize and conduct independent scientific research in any field of crop production.

Conditions of obtaining pre-degree certificate (absolutorium)

completion of: all the compulsory subjects of the program, the required number of optional credits according to the curriculum and the number of credits for the preparation of the thesis, for a total of 120 credits.
completion of 160 hours of professional training

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:
In the academic year 2021/22 and afterwards, students starting their studies will take a complex exam in the 4-6 most important subjects of the program, on the basis of which a list of questions will be issued.
Crop production – Status of the main arable crops, cultivation technology, knowledge of modern technological solutions. Knowledge of sound nutrient management and crop protection. Variety and seed certification, seed production.
Tillage – Main aspects of soil cultivation, different cultivation practices and their impact, knowledge of climate mitigation practices.
The question series are compiled by the program leader and the subject lecturers.

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.

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