Master’s Degree in Technologies for the Ecological Transition in Agriculture

The Master's Degree in Technologies for the Ecological Transition in Agriculture is offered by the University of Brescia, Department of Civil, Environmental, Land, Building Engineering and Mathematics. The courses are organised in four key areas and deal with the management of agroecosystems, sustainable crop and animal production and the innovation of farms and the food system, with workshops and exchanges with professionals. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The course lasts two years and is held in blended format, in person and online, in Brescia. Internships are compulsory. The language is Italian, with a B1 English requirement.

The aim is to train specialists with advanced skills in agriculture, able to propose and implement innovative solutions for sustainability. Career outcomes include farms, research bodies, consulting, public administration, rural development and the management of agri-food sustainability projects. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.