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Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Agroecology Group |
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Training course: MSc in Agroecology and/or fall semester of courses in Agroecology and farming and food systems
Place: Ås, Norway
Training language: English
Dates: Mid August through Mid December annually
Duration: Approximately 16 weeks
Cost: Tuition is free but living expenses are approximately 40,000 Norwegian kroner/€5,000/$6,500
Funding: Some funding available for students in developing countries and professionals working in Norwegian-affiliated projects.
Funding information available at www.umb.no/1131
Target groups and admission requirements: Students interested in obtaining a Master's degree in Agroecology or a related field. The degree can be taken at UMB or through another university with a semester exchange to UMB
Training objectives: To teach skills of holistic thinking, facilitation and life-long learning using systems theory and Norwegian case studies of organic farms in order to give students a broad understanding of the agroecosystem in a social, economic, historical and scientific context
Training program: Emphasis on experiential learning; case studies using Norwegian farms, theory in classroom, group work and site visits
Contact details:
UMB Agroecology
P.O. Box 5003
N-1432 Ås, Norway
Tel: +4764965000
Email geir.lieblein@umb.no
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