Masters understand the specifics of horticultural plants in terms of growth and development, their composition and functional value and methods of cultivation, which enable a nature conservation approach and responsible exploitation of renewable resources.
The level two master study program Horticulture lasts two years and amounts to 120 credit points.
Masters of Horticulture can be employed in the area of research and development, in the area of marketing and service activities (marketing of fresh fruit and vegetables, organisation of production, commodities market, economic interest associations, insurance companies etc.), in the public sector (EU administration, ministries, agencies, funds, chambers, control and certification organisations, consumer protection organisations, etc.). in orchard-vineyard-nursery production (head of productiom, technologist), and the obtained knowledge will also qualify them for self-employment (freelance businessperson, advisor, independent assessor).