The academic content and curriculum of the Organic Agriculture Business Management Undergraduate Program aims to provide a comprehensive and detailed education in the field of organic agriculture. This curriculum covers a wide range of topics starting from the basic principles of organic farming to advanced practices.
The core courses of the program include Fundamentals of Organic Agriculture. This course focuses on the history, philosophy and basic principles of organic farming. It also provides information on the environmental impacts of organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices.
Soil Science and Plant Nutrition courses address one of the most important elements of organic farming: healthy soil structure and the nutritional needs of plants. Students learn organic methods to maintain and improve soil health.
Plant Protection and Disease Management covers methods of controlling pests and diseases, one of the challenges of organic farming. In these courses, non-chemical plant protection methods and integrated pest management techniques are introduced.
Organic Methods in Animal Husbandry course focuses on animal welfare and animal health management in organic livestock production. Topics such as organic animal husbandry, feeding and housing conditions are covered.
Organic Product Processing and Marketing focuses on the processing, certification processes and marketing strategies of organic products. Students learn about the challenges and opportunities in bringing organic products to the consumer.
In addition, the program includes courses such as Land Management and Water Resources. These courses cover resource management and conservation strategies that are an important part of sustainable agricultural practices.
The curriculum of the program includes theoretical courses as well as practical training and laboratory studies. Students reinforce the theoretical knowledge they have learned by gaining experience in real agricultural fields and laboratory environments.
Finally, the Bachelor's Degree Program in Organic Agriculture Management aims to provide students with not only technical knowledge and skills, but also a perspective towards sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices. In this way, graduates can become effective and responsible leaders in the organic agriculture sector.