POSGRADO EN FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

POSGRADO EN FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

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Competencies:

This programme will prepare you to meet the demand for knowledgeable and well-trained food systems analysts and leaders by fostering practical and critical learning with an international perspective. Students in the Department of Food Systems, Culture and Society typically have backgrounds in a field related to the agri-food sector or an academic background in agriculture, anthropology, economics, environmental studies, development, public health or sociology.

Student profiles:

The programme attracts people who wish to specialise in the agri-food sector, as well as those interested working in this field. Many already have work experience in the agrifood sector and are looking to broaden their knowledge and skills so as to advance their careers.

Modalidad

ONLINE

Precio

Precio del Curso: 2450 EUROS

Requisitos

Requirements:

Courses in the Department of Food Systems, Culture and Society are open to everyone with a good grasp of English. The UOC is an open university which means that even if you do not have a high school diploma or university degree you can still take our courses. To be eligible for the masters degree you must have a recognised university degree. If you do not have a recognised university degree then you will receive an equivalent certificate instead of a degree.

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Por qué escoger este programa ?

El programa se imparte en inglés

The joint UOC-FAO Postgraduate Diploma in Food Security Programme Management is taught by an international team with extensive field experience. With this training, students will understand food security and be better prepared to undertake and support food security work in their communities. This year-long online diploma is made up of two specializations â¿¿ Food Security: Advocacy and Action and Impact Assessment of Food Security Programmes â¿¿ and a final project. This diploma can be considered as half of the UOCs Masters in Food, Culture and International Food Governance.

Objectives:

Define food security as a broad concept used to determine peoples general well-being

Understand the concept of vulnerability and how it is applied to food security

Appreciate the importance of food security analysis to trigger appropriate action to address food insecurity

Identify in a practical way the main items for the assessment and avaluation of food security programmes

Understand the need for identifying the underlying causes and characteristics of food insecurity

Understand the basic measures to monitor and evaluate targeting activities

Acknowledge food security as a policy issue cutting across different sectors.

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Content

Food security: Advocacy and action
Impact assessment of food security programmes

Materials

UOC graduate courses have digital format materials. Students receive the materials as the course progresses.

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