Master of Science Urban Agriculture and Green Cities
Mont-Saint-Aignan, France
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
16 Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,600 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Please note that this program is taught in English
With the likelihood of cities being denser by 2050, it is becoming essential to take a broader view of sustainable development when it comes to urban planning. In this context, urban agriculture is becoming an essential component of nature in the city and brings numerous solutions to the problems of humankind — overcrowding, shortage of agricultural land, climate change, etc.
The MSc in Urban Agriculture and Green Cities aims to train future managers in urban agricultural and horticultural jobs according to an innovative and broad-based approach to planning, development, and sustainability.
The course has been designed to equip future graduates with the necessary tools and hybrid skills to develop in the public and private professional fields responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring innovative and multifunctional agricultural and horticultural projects in cities.
Today, the capability a city has to implement biodiversity and plant restoration strategies raises many questions, mainly linked to how to bring together a project architecture based on the following five main principles, within an overall strategy:
- Local, organic and high-yield food production,
- Production and optimized use of renewable energies,
- Rain and gray water reclamation and reuse,
- Waste recycling,
- Energy-plus building construction.
The purpose of introducing the Master of Science in Urban Agriculture and Green Cities is to design, implement and follow up projects based on agriculture and horticulture in cities, combining agronomic, architectural, environmental, energy, economic and social concerns.
Curriculum
- Gain the technical skills required to integrate multifunctional and innovative horticultural projects into urban development plans and building standards;
- Gain and/or broaden skills to manage multidisciplinary teams, particularly planning, leading, coordinating, teamwork and organizational skills;
- Be able to develop an extremely broad vision of the challenges inherent in urban agriculture and horticultural projects at all project stages, in terms of both diagnostics and the development of proposals, by demonstrating analytical and concise thinking;
- Be able to understand and master a systemic urban approach that moves beyond sectoral approaches (water, sanitation, energy, etc.).
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- Quality Education: UniLaSalle Polytechnic Institute is known for its high-quality education and rigorous academic programs. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields such as engineering, agronomy, geology, environmental science and energy.
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- Multidisciplinary Approach: UniLaSalle has a multidisciplinary approach to education, encouraging students to explore different fields and gain a broad knowledge base. This approach prepares students to tackle complex real-world problems that require interdisciplinary solutions.
- Research Opportunities: UniLaSalle is involved in cutting-edge research across various fields. Students have the opportunity to engage in research projects, work alongside faculty members, and contribute to advancements in their respective fields.
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Overall, studying at UniLaSalle Polytechnic Institute provides students with a comprehensive education, valuable skills, and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.