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Graduates in AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES  have several job opportunities in various sectors:

  1. Agricultural and livestock sector :
    • Management and consultancy for agricultural and livestock companies.
    • Agronomist, responsible for crop management, irrigation, fertilization, and plant treatment.
    • Consultant for the production and management of animal feed.
  2. Research and development :
    • Agronomic and biotechnological research to improve crop yields and quality.
    • Studies on plant breeding and crop protection.
    • Collaboration with research institutions, universities, and public or private institutes.
  3. Environmental management and sustainability :
    • Expert in sustainable agricultural practices, environmental protection, and natural resource management.
    • Water and soil management.
    • Consulting on organic farming and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
  4. Agricultural technologies and innovations :
    • Design and implementation of precision agriculture systems, using drones, sensors, and technologies to monitor crops.
    • Use of renewable energy in agriculture, such as solar to power irrigation systems.
  5. Trade and Marketing :
    • Marketing and sales of agricultural and technological products.
    • Consultant for export and international trade of agricultural products.
  6. Public sector and institutions :
    • I work for local authorities, regions and ministries (for example, the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies).
  7. Start-up and private consultancy :
    • Starting your own consulting business or a start-up in the agricultural sector.
    • Development of new technologies for the agricultural sector.

Graduates in FOOD AND GASTRONOMIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY have access to numerous job opportunities in fields related to production, safety, innovation, and management in the food sector. 

  • Food industry :
    • Research and development : Creation of new food products, recipe optimization, and quality improvement.
    • Quality Control : Monitoring and managing production processes, ensuring that products meet quality and safety standards.
    • Production Management : Coordination of production activities, control of packaging lines and monitoring production efficiency.
    • Laboratory Technician : Analysis of food products to verify their composition, quality and safety.
  1. Food safety and hygiene :
    • Food Safety Consultant : Implementation of food safety management systems (HACCP, ISO 22000) to ensure product quality and safety.
    • Food Regulatory Expert : Monitoring regulations on food safety, labeling, and international trade.
  2. Marketing and communication in the food sector :
    • Food Marketing : Promoting new products, analyzing consumer preferences, managing marketing strategies for food companies.
    • Branding : Brand creation and management for food companies, focusing on product enhancement through innovative strategies.
  3. Business Consulting and Management :
    • Consultant for food companies : Offering technical and management consultancy to companies to improve the quality, efficiency and sustainability of production processes.
    • Food Business Management : Managing or operating commercial businesses such as restaurants, farms, grocery stores, company cafeterias, or schools.
  4. Catering and gastronomy sector :
    • Gastronomic Technician : Roles in the preparation of innovative dishes and kitchen management in gourmet restaurants or food companies.
    • Food and wine expert : Promotion and enhancement of typical and traditional products, management of culinary events and tastings.
  5. Innovative technologies in the food sector :
    • Food technologist in the innovative field : Use of new technologies (e.g. artificial intelligence, biotechnology) to improve the quality of food products and develop new solutions for conservation, production and distribution.
  6. Public sector and institutions :
    • Food Control and Regulation : Collaboration with public bodies and health authorities for the control and regulation of food quality and safety.
    • Food Policy : Institutional consultancy on food regulation, food safety policies, and nutrition education programs.
  7. E-commerce and food startups :
    • Food e-commerce development : Working in the management of online sales platforms for food products, with a particular focus on logistics and customer management.
    • Start a food startup : Develop new businesses in the food sector, such as food delivery, organic products, or innovations in packaging and distribution.

 

FORESTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES graduates have a wide range of career opportunities, thanks to the growing focus on sustainability, natural resource management, and environmental protection. 

  1. Forest management and natural resources conservation :
    • Forest Manager : I work in the sustainable planning and management of forest resources, to preserve and enhance forest ecosystems.
    • Biodiversity Conservation Expert : Projects to protect and conserve fauna and flora, with a focus on endangered species and natural habitats.
    • Environmental Planner : Design and manage interventions that balance human development and conservation of the natural environment.
  2. Public sector and institutions :
    • Public bodies and local administrations : I work with government bodies (ministries, regions, municipalities) in the fields of land management, forestry, and agriculture.
    • Environmental Protection Agencies : Collaboration with national and international bodies for the management of protected areas and environmental monitoring.
    • Forest Ranger : Monitoring and protection of natural and forest resources against poaching, fires and pollution.
  3. Environmental research and education :
    • Scientific Research : Work in research institutes or universities to study natural ecosystems, forest resource management, the impact of climate change, and biodiversity conservation.
    • Environmental Education and Awareness : Work in non-governmental organizations, schools, or public bodies to promote awareness of environmental and sustainability issues.
  4. Private sector and consultancy :
    • Environmental Consultant : Provide advice to companies and public administrations on how to reduce the environmental impact of their activities by implementing sustainable solutions.
    • Natural Resources Management : Work in companies that operate in the management of natural resources, such as water, soil and biomass, and in agricultural and forestry production planning.
    • Corporate Sustainability : Ensure that companies follow green policies and are in line with international environmental regulations.
  5. Green technologies and innovations :
    • Precision Agriculture and Forestry : Application of advanced technologies, such as sensors, drones, and software, to manage natural resources and forestry.
    • Environmental Engineering : Use of technologies for the management and purification of natural resources, forest management and the restoration of degraded agricultural lands.
    • Bioenergy and biomass : I work in companies that develop and produce energy from renewable resources, such as wood, agricultural residues, and other biomass.
  6. Management of protected areas and natural parks :
    • Park or nature reserve director : Management and supervision of protected areas, with duties that include ecological planning, monitoring of fauna and flora, and management of tourism resources.
    • Ecotourism Expert : Promoting tourism activities in natural areas, seeking to balance environmental protection with sustainable tourism development.
  7. Agriculture and agroforestry sector :
    • Agroforestry technician : Application of integrated agricultural and forestry techniques, capable of optimizing the management of the land and natural resources.
    • Forestry and Specialized Crops : Development of techniques to increase the productivity of forestry, agroforestry, and agricultural crops, with a focus on sustainability and soil quality.
  8. Climate change and environmental risk management :
    • Climate Change Expert : Analysis of the impact of climate change on forest ecosystems and planning adaptation strategies.
    • Environmental Risk Management : I work to reduce environmental risks, such as wildfires, landslides, and floods, through preventative strategies and natural resource management.
  9. Environmental certification and green economy :
    • Environmental Auditor : Work in the field of sustainability certifications, such as sustainable forest management certifications (e.g. FSC) or for companies with ecological practices.
    • Green economy and circular economy : Design and implement innovative solutions to reduce waste and increase the efficiency of natural resource use.