Program Overview

University Program Details

The University of Debrecen offers a Master's program in Rural Development Engineering, MSc.

Program Overview

The objective of the program is to train professionals who understand sustainable development and the present problems of rural areas based on knowledge relating to agriculture, economic management, as well as regional and rural development.

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in rural development, agricultural economics, business, or management.
• English language proficiency (TOEFL 547 / IELTS 6.0 / oral examination).

Program Structure

• Duration: 4 semesters
• ECTS credits: 120
• Tuition fee: 7,500 USD/year
• Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

Curriculum

The program consists of lectures, seminars, and practice. The main subjects typically include:

1. Rural and Environmental Policy
2. Human Resource Management
3. Rural Economics
4. Research Methodology
5. Accounting for Managers
6. Economic Law
7. Rural Security Studies
8. Commerce and Logistics
9. Integrated Settlement Development
10. Economics of Agriculture Sectors
11. Integrated Regional Development
12. Project Management
13. Economics of Agricultural Markets
14. Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Policy
15. Rural Sociology
16. Business Consulting
17. Local Economic Development
18. Alternative Management
19. Analysis of Agricultural Programs
20. Regional Planning and Programming
21. Community Development
22. Food Chain Safety Knowledge
23. Production and Operation Management
24. Thesis

Internship and Practice

Students should complete a 4-week field practice.

Career Prospects

The wide range of management and rural development skills enable graduates to pursue different careers and adapt their knowledge to different conditions in their home countries. Graduates may find employment at agricultural companies or in public administration.

Faculty and Academic Discipline

• Faculty: Economics and Business
• Academic discipline: Agricultural Science
• Qualification: Rural Development Engineer
• Starting date: 2026 September
• Language requirements: English language proficiency