The core of CIHEAM Bari educational activity is the organization of Master courses for young students from CIHEAM country members and over. There is the option to follow 1-year programs (60 ECTS credits), with the delivery of a CIHEAM Bari Master diploma, and 2-years programs (120 ETCS credits), that include the completion of a research thesis, to gain the CIHEAM Master of Science diploma.
We host yearly a vibrant community of students from different countries, actively engaged on their studies, practical works, social activities. Only a limited number of applicants is admitted to our courses, after examination of their applications and evaluation of profiles through on-line interviews (academic board). Most of the students get a full board scholarship.
Courses are organized by our scientific administrators, who have matured their competencies through multiple years-activity in the field of research and cooperation. Each course has its own governing board, who take care of the contents, teaching approaches and students’ tutoring. Programs are organized through the contributions of experts from different countries and organizations, from research, governmental and non-governmental institutions, private actors. Field visits, lab activities, individual and team projects are key part of the programs aimed to develop students’ skills and competencies.
Our Master courses
SUSTAINABLE WATER & LAND MANAGAMENT IN AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEMS
The Master’s programme aims at preparing the new generation towards professional and academic careers and enabling their effective contribution to the sustainable management of water and land resources and to the socio-economic development thereof, in view of important challenges that include water scarcity, land degradation, demographic pressures and climate change.
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CROPS
The Master course introduces the management of phytosanitary problems from an agroecological and food system perspective. Students will study the ecology and epidemiology of pests, their integrated management and preventive control measures, tools/products/interventions for diagnosis and monitoring. Academics and practitioners will bring students through the analysis and understanding of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies for key pests of Mediterranean crops and on related policies, institutions, and services. A significant focus will be upon the management of emergent transboundary pests, and on measures for predicting, preventing and controlling their spread.
The Master of Science Programme aims at creating the next generation of professionals able to foster development of organic agriculture and meet sustainability goals. The master program proposes a system-oriented approach in organic agriculture as a complex and dynamic process that requires careful management to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience. It integrates knowledge and methods from multiple disciplines to create sustainable organic food systems that match with the needs of local communities and territories in a range of bio-physical and socio-economic contexts. Learning and teaching strategies are combined to advance students technical and analytical skills together with the important soft skills of communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
The course presents methodologies and tools for assessment and diagnosis of agroecosystem sustainability and community resilience, and how to design and implement projects for sustainable development of agri-food sector and communities.
OPEN INNOVATION AND YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AGRIFOOD SECTOR
The Master's course objective is to train a new generation of innovation managers. More specifically, through applying a new mindset and new methodological approaches (Design Thinking, Lean Startup), students are accompanied through the creation, prototype development, and enhancement of innovative entrepreneurship ideas (new products/services, adoption of new production processes, development of new markets) in the agri-food field, from production chain to food consumption, health aspects and circular economy.
