Master Of Science In Horticulture

Master

United Arab Emirates University

Overview

Graduates from the Master's Degree in Horticulture are in high demand in the current job market. The occupational positions which can be filled by graduates of this proposed program include, but are not limited to, horticulture architects and designers, city horticulturists, research assistants and university instructors, among many others.

Typical Job Titles

Horticulture architects and designers
City horticulturists
Research assistants
University instructors

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Program Details

Degree level: Master
College: College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Concentration: Horticulture | Agro-ecology | Biotechnology | Breeding | Crop Physiology | Crop Production | Mineral Nutrition | Modeling and Quantitative Horticulture | Plant Growth and Development | Post-harvest Physiology | Renegotiation/restoration | Sustainable Water Management

Tuition & Fees

Tuition: Contact admissions

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Discuss contemporary issues related to horticultural challenges
Evaluate horticultural components, processes and the role of anthropogenic factors
Evaluate available resources, issues and challenges related to horticulture in UAE
Design and conduct scientific horticulture research, and use quantitative methods
Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge and skills to resolve problems creatively/independently
Evaluate issues of ethical behavior in science critically and reflectively
Demonstrate strong written and oral presentation skills

Program Requirements

Minimum 36 credit hours total
7 hours required courses (HORT610, HORT611, STAT612)
3 hours elective courses
20 hours specialization courses selected with academic advisor
6 hours thesis (HORT699)