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MSc in Agricultural Engineering
The Master's Degree in Agricultural Engineering, offered at the Cremona Campus, was created to address the growing technological complexity of the modern agro-industrial supply chain. The program aims to train professionals capable of addressing urgent global challenges, such as climate change, water scarcity, and the need to ensure food security through technological and digital innovation.
Agricultural engineers possess a solid multidisciplinary background that integrates engineering subjects (mechanics, automation, process management) with fundamental agricultural sciences. This mix of skills allows them to interact effectively with industry experts and manage modern production systems with a view to environmental, economic, and social sustainability. The curriculum is structured to accommodate students with both engineering and agricultural science backgrounds, ensuring a common foundation for all in the first semester.
From an operational standpoint, this professional is capable of:
- designing and managing advanced technologies, such as autonomous tractors, drones for field monitoring, and livestock robots (automatic milking, feeding, and cleaning);
- optimizing resources, through systems based on ground and aerial robots for targeted interventions (biological pest control) and solutions to support decisions regarding irrigation and pesticide use;
- managing big data and sensors, integrating sensor networks (for climate, plant health, and animal vital signs) and analyzing large amounts of data from satellites and weather stations;
- ensuring quality and traceability, acting as an expert in supply chain management, risk assessment, and production planning, with the aim of improving the efficiency and safety of supply chain processes.
In short, agricultural engineers lead the technological revolution in the primary sector, minimizing impacts on the environment and maximizing animal welfare and production yields.
Admission requires a first-cycle degree (Bachelor's Degree).
Admission is primarily open to graduates in the following degree categories (obtained from the Politecnico di Milano or other Italian universities):
- L-7: Civil and Environmental Engineering.
- L-8: Information Engineering.
- L-9: Industrial Engineering.
- L-25: Agricultural and Forestry Sciences and Technologies.
If the candidate does not belong to the above-mentioned categories, he or she must have acquired at least 180 credits, of which:
- at least 20 credits in basic scientific-disciplinary fields: Mathematics (MAT), Physics (FIS), and Chemistry (CHIM);
- at least 20 credits (CFU) in core engineering fields, such as: Water Engineering (ICAR/02), Telecommunications and Automation (ING-INF/03, 04, 05), Industrial Engineering (ING-IND/10, 14, 16, 17, 22, 25, 27, 31, 35).
Knowledge of the English language is an essential prerequisite. This level must be certified by achieving minimum scores on tests recognized by the University.
Admission is not automatic but is subject to evaluation by an Admission Committee. The criteria include:
- having obtained a bachelor's degree within 6 years of first enrolling in the university system (this requirement does not apply to those who already have a master's degree);
- analysis of grades obtained in core and core courses to verify eligibility for master's degree programmes.
If the Commission finds a lack of consistency with the training plan, the candidate may be required to complete additional curricular exams before final enrollment. Enrollment with outstanding "training requirements" is not permitted.
Please refer to point 6 of the Teaching Regulations for details.
General information from the University regarding admission and enrolment is available here.
A Bachelor's degree or a comparable qualification deemed suitable by the Degree Program Council is required.
If the foreign qualification allows for the identification of the scientific-disciplinary sectors (SSD) and the related credits, the same criteria as for Italian qualifications apply (i.e., verification of the minimum credits in basic and engineering fields).
If precise identification of the sectors or credits is not possible, the Degree Program Council will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the student's academic career.
Knowledge of the English language is an essential prerequisite. Students must submit a certification attesting to having achieved the minimum scores on official tests recognized by the University at the time of application.
Admission is subject to the final decision of an Admission Committee. Evaluation is based on academic merit and verification that the student has adequate mastery of general scientific methods and content in the basic and engineering disciplines, which are preparatory to the course subjects.
The curriculum is structured to integrate engineering and agricultural skills, aiming to optimize production yields and safety control through advanced technologies.
The programme is structured as follows:
First semester (Alignment)
To ensure a common knowledge base, students follow differentiated curricula based on their bachelor's degree.
Engineers delve deeper into biochemistry, microbiology, and primary production (animal and plant). Three specific curricula (AGE, AGM, AGA) are available for them, taking into account their previous knowledge of automation and mechanical system modeling.
Students with a previous background in agricultural sciences acquire fundamental technical skills in automation, computer science, advanced mathematical analysis, and applied physics, essential for understanding engineering technologies applied to agriculture.
Second Semester (ICT and Materials)
The programme continues with the study of automation and robotics techniques, Artificial Intelligence methods, and Big Data Analytics. The study of innovative materials specifically for precision agriculture is also introduced.
Second Year (Management and Sustainability)
This programme focuses on industrial, environmental, and management training objectives.
Students explore: - the use of modern agricultural machinery and control devices; - supply chain management and risk assessment in operational procedures; - smart irrigation and environmental engineering techniques to promote sustainable agriculture; - elective courses on cutting-edge topics such as the use of drones, renewable energy, and entrepreneurship related to new technologies.
Agricultural Engineering graduates are versatile professionals with career opportunities in several key sectors:
- companies in the production, distribution, and marketing sectors;
- companies that design and build agricultural systems, machinery, and supporting technologies;
- public and private research centers, environmental and safety consulting firms, and public administration.
Examples of career opportunities:
- designer of robotic systems for agriculture and livestock;
- expert in sensor networks for crop and animal welfare monitoring;
- product traceability manager via blockchain.
The programme allows for qualification in the regulated professions of civil and environmental, information, and industrial engineering, as well as agronomist and forestry engineer.
The master's degree gives access to PhDs, specialization courses, and second-level university master's degrees.
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