
Agricultural Systems Management PhD
Course Overview - Agricultural Systems Management PhD
The production of food and other land-based goods is achieved through agricultural systems.
There is increasing need for more sustainable agricultural systems. This is to help tackle challenges such as biodiversity protection, environmental damage, animal welfare, livestock diseases, climate change and changes to agricultural policy under Brexit.
Using management science, modelling, statistical and survey-based approaches, we aim to:
improve our knowledge of how agricultural systems work
understand and predict the impact of change on these systems
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The production of food and other land-based goods is achieved through agricultural systems.<br/><br/>There is increasing need for more sustainable agricultural systems. This is to help tackle challenges such as biodiversity protection, environmental damage, animal welfare, livestock diseases, climate change and changes to agricultural policy under Brexit.<br/><br/>Using management science, modelling, statistical and survey-based approaches, we aim to:<br/><br/>improve our knowledge of how agricultural systems work<br/>understand and predict the impact of change on these systems<br/>Statistical models have been used to measure the productivity and economic efficiency of agricultural systems. There is an emphasis on reducing waste through improved use of agricultural resources and management.<br/><br/>A PhD is an independent in-depth research project. You will be able to develop additional skills through training programmes to help you complete your PhD. See the support section for more details.<br/><br/>In each year you will have a regular meetings with your supervisor and an annual review.<br/><br/>An MRes is a one-year course that includes an original independent research project worth 160 credits.<br/><br/>You’ll also study 20 credits of taught modules. You can choose from a selection of masters-level modules and transferable skills training.
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Full-time
Duration
4 Years
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Campus
Sutton Bonington Campus
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Institution Code
N84
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