The School of Science and Technology of the Hellenic Open University and the Department of Business Administration of Food and Agricultural Enterprises of the School of Economics and Business of the University of Patras offer the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Study Program titled “Precision Agriculture Applications” (EGA).
Objective – Description
The Interdepartmental Postgraduate Study program in “Precision Agriculture Applications” aims to provide students with specialized knowledge regarding the application of modern and innovative technologies in primary-sector agricultural production. In particular, the program offers basic knowledge of Precision Agriculture (PA) applications, with emphasis on the correct management of production factors (such as irrigation water, fertilizers, plant protection products etc), the reduction of production costs, and the increase in the competitiveness of agricultural production.
New technologies have been entering the field of agricultural production at a rapid and steadily increasing rate, fueling demand for appropriately specialized scientists. Furthermore, Precision Agriculture as an essentially novel concept and agricultural practice, is a cutting-edge technology for the agricultural sector which provides solutions to challenges of productivity and competitiveness in the field. This new approach means new, interdisciplinary jobs with cross-sectoral approaches.
The PSP aims to provide comprehensive training for scientists in Precision Agriculture.
Objectives
The Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Study Program (IPSP) aims to meet the modern need for graduates to provide solutions to the challenges of constantly evolving agricultural activity with reduced inputs, and the needs of the labor market as it is shaped by technological development.
A primary objective of the IPSP is to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical (workshop and field) experience, and familiarize them with the use of new technologies and the results of applied research in the field of Precision Agriculture.
Generally, the IPSP aims to:
- Produce specialized graduates capable of staffing existing production units, research offices, research centers, and public services.
- Train scientists in the principles, methods, and equipment required to apply Precision Agriculture in Greece.
- Train scientists in the science and technology of modern cultivation methods through Precision Agriculture
- Familiarize postgraduate students with the relevant modern laboratory and experimental equipment.
- Familiarize postgraduate students with issues of the organization and operation of agricultural units that use large amounts of data
Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience with the modern equipment of the Plant Production Laboratory (with the PlantLab trade sign) of the Department of Business Administration of Food and Agricultural Enterprises of the University of Patras (DBAFA – UP) which will be made available for the purposes of the IPSP.
Curriculum Academic Credits (ECTS)
The total academic credits (ECTS) required to obtain the Postgraduate Specialization Diploma are 90 ECTS.
UNESCO ISCED-2011 classification
-According to education level: 7
Duration of Studies
The minimum duration of studies for completion of the program is one and a half (1 ½) year or three (3) academic semesters) The total academic credits (ECTS) required to obtain the Postgraduate Specialization Diploma (PSD) are 90 ECTS. The IPSP is taught in Greek, and students are required to prepare their diploma thesis in Greek.
Language of Instruction
The IPSP is taught in Greek, and students are required to prepare their diploma thesis in Greek.
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Upon successful completion of the IPSP, students will be able to:
- Recognize and adopt the techniques, tools, and technology of Precision Agriculture (PA).
- Understand the significance of PA in the management of natural resources.
- Analyze and document the utility of PA for the environment and agricultural production,
- Evaluate the economic results of the implementation of PA.
- Identify, compile, categorize, and manage Precision Agriculture data.
- Explain the contribution of PA to sustainable development.
- Update their knowledge regarding PA.
Through both the content of the program and its approach methodology, students will have the opportunity to develop the following soft skills:
- Ability to effectively communicate with teachers and other participants.
- Ability to responsibly and efficiently manage their available time and meet deadlines.
- Ability to act both independently and within a group environment (primarily through communication between participants).
The IPSP accepts:
- Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Graduates
- Engineering Graduates
- Sciences and Economics Graduates
- Graduates of Greek H.E.I., Polytechnic, and T.E.I. departments in fields related to the above-mentioned fields, as well as graduates of recognized foreign such institutions.
All students must possess a very good level of proficiency in English.
Note:
Holders of a degree or diploma of higher education means graduates of Greek Universities or Polytechnics or Higher School of Fine Arts or Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education or Higher Technological Educational Institutions (ATEI) or those who hold academically equivalent first cycle degrees from recognized foreign educational institutions with the degrees awarded by the Greek Higher Educational Institutions, in accordance with the provisions of article 304 of Law No. 4957/2022 (Government Gazette 141/21.07.2022, vol.)
Clarification regarding foreign academic institutions
When evaluating an application to a Postgraduate Study Programme, the University will examine whether the candidate’s institution of study is included, or is eligible to be included, in the National Registry of Recognized Foreign Higher Education Institutions, and whether the candidate’s degree is included, or is eligible to be included, in the National Registry of Degree Types Awarded by Recognized Foreign Institutions. If the degree is listed under Article 307 of Law 4957/2022, the Hellenic Open University is required to request a “Certificate of Place of Study”, which must be issued and sent directly by the foreign university. If the certificate confirms that the place of study, or any part of the studies, took place within Greek territory, the degree cannot be recognized—unless the portion of studies completed in Greece was carried out at a public Higher Education Institution or at a recognized foreign educational institution, as defined in point (b) of Article 299 of Law 4957/2022.
It is clarified that holders of a first degree of Higher Education are accepted in the Postgraduate Program.
The total academic credits (ECTS) required to obtain the Postgraduate Specialization Diploma are 90 ECTS. The IPSP in “Precision Agriculture Applications” is organized in three (3) academic semesters, with eight (*) Thematic Units (T.U.), one (1) Thematic Laboratory Unit (T.L.U.), and the preparation of a Postgraduate Diploma Thesis (PDT). The minimum duration of studies is one and a half (1 ½) years. To obtain the Postgraduate Specialization Diploma, students must successfully complete the eight (8) T.U., the single (1) T.L.U., and prepare and present their Postgraduate Diploma Thesis.
The program is organized per semester as follows:
T.U. Selection Instructions
Students may select from one (1) to four (4) T.U. (up to 30 ECTS) per semester.
When selecting T.U.s, students must first pass all the available T.U.s that belong to the previous term and then select T.U.s belonging to the next term. For example, a student who has successfully completed one (1) first-semester T.U. and wishes to select four (4) T.U. in the second semester must the three (3) remaining first-semester T.U. and one (1) second-semester T.U. (to a maximum of 30 ECTS per semester) etc.
Students may participate in the Thematic Laboratory Unit upon successful completion all eight (8) T.U. of the PSP.
Students may only present and defend their Postgraduate Diploma Thesis upon successful completion of all T.U. and T.L.U. of the PSP.
To obtain the Postgraduate Specialization Diploma, students must successfully compete the eight (8) T.U., the single (1) T.L.U., and prepare and present their Postgraduate Diploma Thesis.
IPSP Special Interdepartmental Committee (SIC):
Angelos Patakas, Professor, Department of Business Administration of Food and Agricultural Enterprises, University of Patras (SIC Chairman and IPSP Director).
Ioannis Kalavrouziotis, Professor, School of Science and Technology, Hellenic Open University.
Achilleas Kameas, Professor, School of Science and Technology, Hellenic Open University (committee member).
Vassilios Verykios, Professor, School of Science and Technology, Hellenic Open University (committee member).
Petros Kokkinos, Adjunct Faculty 7 Post-doctoral researcher, School of Science and Technology, Hellenic Open University (committee member).
Athanasios Lantavos, Professor, Department of Business Administration of Food and Agricultural Enterprises, University of Patras (committee member).
Vassilios Triantafyllidis, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration of Food and Agricultural Enterprises, University of Patras (committee member).
Co-ordinators
| ΕGΑ50 |
PATAKAS |
AGGELOS |
CV |
| ΕGΑ51 |
ALEXANDRIDIS |
THOMAS |
CV |
| ΕGΑ52 |
TRIANTAFYLLIDIS |
VASSILIOS |
CV |
| ΕGΑ53 |
MAYROMMATI |
ATHANASIA |
CV |
| ΕGΑ54 |
PAPADOPOULOS |
NIKOLAOS |
CV |
| ΕGΑ55 |
PATAKAS |
AGGELOS |
CV |
| ΕGΑ56 |
VERYKIOS |
VASSILIOS |
CV |
| ΕGΑ57 |
LANTAVOS |
ATHANASIOS |
CV |
| ΕGΑETHE |
ALEXANDRIDIS |
THOMAS |
CV |
Tuition fees for students of the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Study Program are as follows: 400€ per T.U., T.L.U., and PDT. The total tuition fees for the IPSP are 4.000€.
Contact Information
Student Register Office
Telephone number: 2610 367337 – E-mail: ega@eap.gr
Student Support Office
Telephone number: 2610 367805 – 2610 367806 – 2610 367807 – E-mail: info@eap.gr
