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Bachelor's degree in Agri-Food Technologies and Business Management (UPC-UB interuniversity degree)

Barcelona School of Agri-Food and Biosystems Engineering (EEABB)

The bachelor's degree in Agri-Food Technologies and Business Management produces professionals in the field of agricultural engineering and the food sector who have a solid grounding in agri-food business management. You will receive solid multidisciplinary training in the structure and operation of agricultural and livestock farms and the agri-food industry. You will acquire knowledge and competencies in engineering and business management for optimising production processes, improving food quality and safety and contributing to the economic and social development of the agriculture and food sector.

The bachelor's degree is taught by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in conjunction with the Universitat de Barcelona (UB), which enriches the training thanks to the expertise of the professors at the two universities in the fields of agri-food engineering and technology, economics and business management.
Duration
4 academic years
Study load
240 ECTS credits (including the bachelor's thesis). One credit is equivalent to a study load of 25-30 hours.
Delivery
Face-to-face
Language of instruction

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Information on language use in the classroom and students’ language rights.

Fees and grants
Approximate fees per academic year: €1,061 (€1,800 for non-EU residents ). Consult the public fees system based on income (grants and payment options).
Location
Barcelona School of Agri-Food and Biosystems Engineering (EEABB)
Official degree
Recorded in the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities
Places
50
Weighting. University entrance examinations (PAU)
Weighting. University entrance examinations (PAU)
Registration and enrolment
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CFGS credit transfer
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Legalisation of foreign documents
All documents issued in non-EU countries must be legalised and bear the corresponding apostille.
Professional opportunities
  • Agri-food engineer in food production, processing and distribution companies.
  • Quality, sustainability and food safety manager.
  • Head of innovation and/or strategic management in agri-food industries.
  • Director of projects, operations or innovation in agri-food companies.
  • Consultant in agri-food markets, agricultural valuation and sustainability strategies.
  • Entrepreneur in the creation of new technology-based agri-food companies.
  • Researcher in research, development and innovation centres, universities or companies in the agri-food, biotechnology or circular economy process engineering sectors.

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