Havrland B., Slavik M., Srnec K., Chaloupková P.
Abstract
Purpose: to relate outcomes of an analysis of Master study fields at the State Agrarian University of Moldova (SAUM). The analysis was an integral part of an educational
development project, which aimed at formulation of New Master Study Programmes. This task was also in line with harmonizing of study programmes at SAUM with EU standards
and Bologna requirements within higher education in Europe. Methodology: extensive survey of activities linked to teaching programmes was conducted. The methodology was
based upon a logic sequence starting from the (first) evaluation of the current situation and going up to the (last) proposal of new master study fields. Findings: two new
Master (MSc.) study programmes were formulated as a very important output of the analysis and step towards improvements in SAUM study curricula which generally lack
ecological and environmental dimensions. Two new study fields were formulated as: "Waste Management" and "Sustainable Use of Natural Resources". New study fields main
parameters, study subjects and their syllabi, graduate´s profile, admission procedure, state examinations and examples of MSc. theses have been included into the proposal.
Practical implications: the above proposal will enrich the SAUM curricula with new study areas and extend job opportunities of the SAUM students. Attractiveness of new study
fields for students has also been taken into account. The research project for development was the first one implemented at the SAUM and its outcomes are quite new having
high added value.
Key words:
curriculum analysis; study programmes; waste management, sustainable use of natural resources, subject syllabi