Call for Applications Master Degree Programme on AGRI-FOOD QUALITY (GOOD FOOD)

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1 Call for Applications Master Degree Programme on AGRI-FOOD QUALITY (GOOD FOOD) Academic year 2014/2015 The University of Camerino, HAVING REGARD TO the Statute of the University of Camerino; HAVING REGARD TO the Unicam regulation for the Institution of Masters approved by Rector Decree N 9 approved on 12 November 2013; HAVING REGARD TO the resolution of the School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine N. 5 of 17/02/2014; HAVING REGARD TO The Resolution of Unicam Master Commission issued on 15 May 2014; HAVING REGARD TO The Resolutions of Unicam Senato Accademico n. 10 issued the 29 may 2014 and N 11 issued the 18 June 2014; HAVING REGARD TO\ The Decrees N. 149 of 30 May 2014 and N.160 of 18 June 2014 regarding the institution of UNICAM Masters for academic year 2014/2015; DECREES the opening of a call for Applications for the Master Degree Programme ( 2 Level Master Degree) on AGRI- FOOD QUALITY (GOOD FOOD) PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES The objective of the 2 Level Master Degree Programme is to provide relevant training in Agri - food quality taking into account the entire supply chain of agricultural-livestock production. The increase of human population, the progressive reduction of dedicated and available areas for agricultural productions, climate changes and the globalization of agricultural models are all elements that influences agricultural livestock productions and quality. Considering this scenario, the Master Degree Programme aims at training skilled professionals, coming from developing countries end emerging economies, in particular from African Countries. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Professional involved in the management of the entire quality chain of agri food products: agri cultural and animals productions and protection, food industries, agri-business and marketing. The programme includes 60 Educational University Credits, 37 corresponding to e-learning distance courses, 15 to an Internship and 8 to a Final exam. 1

2 Subject Training Courses TRAINING ACTIVITIES Aca dem ic FIEL DS Edu cati onal Univ ersit y Cred its e- learni ng Traini ng Convent ional tought classes (in hours) Educational Credits Structure E-learning classes training couses (in hours) QUALITY IN AGRI-FOOD AGR CROPS AG R02 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AG R02 MILK AND CHEESE AG R16 /AG R18 FRESH MEAT, SEASONED MEAT, HAM AND AG SAUSAGES R17 /AG R16 EGGS, MICROLIVESTOCK, OTHER (HONEY) AG R20 FISH AND SHELLFISH AG R20 QUALITY ANALYSIS QUALITY LAB CHI M1 0 CERTIFICATION AND LABELLING IUS MARKETING AG R01 FOOD SECURITY AND SAFETY VET LOCAL (TRADITIONAL) QUALITY SPS QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY BIO INNOVATION ON QUALITY CHI Individual study hours 2

3 10/ BIO 19 Totale INTERNSHIP Total EUC 15 Total hour 375 FINAL EXAM Total EUC 8 Totale hour 200 TIME SCHEDULE AND TRAINING METHOD TOTALE SUBJECT COURSES (37 Educational University Credits) Time schedule: 20/04/ /12/2016 Teaching method: Distant e-learning (Trough UNICAM e-learning Platform). Language: English TOTAL HOURS All candidates will received link and password to access UNICAM e-learning Platform after the enrollment procedure will be concluded. The e-learning teaching method used for the subjects courses will allow candidates to remain in their countries during that period of activities INTERNSHIP (15 Educational University Credits) Time schedule: 7/09/ /10/2015 Internship is a training period/ practical field work to be carried out in companies operating in the Specializing Master subjects, in Italy. The Companies will be selected in cooperation with Slow Food Marche (regional section of the international association) and Comunità Montana dei Monti Azzurri. During the internship period the candidates will be accommodate in a Guest House in Monte San Martino (FM). Thanks to the cooperation with the Council of Monte San Martino (FM) accommodation price for master candidates will be on a special base. FINAL EXAM (8 Educational University Credits) Time schedule: 19/12/ /03/2016 The final exam will consist in the writing of two piece of work regarding: 1- The analisis of problems related to the entire quality chain of agri- food production taking into account canditate s country of origin; 2- A plan of management of the entire quality chain of agri food production taking into account canditate s country of origin; The two piece of written work has to be send by to the Director of The Master Programme, Professor Carlo Renieri (carlo.renieri@unicam.it), and to the Secretary Office of the Master (francesco.ranciaro@unicam.it). The Deadline for submitting the two piece of written works is 25/03/2016 Candidate s pieces of work will be evaluated by the Scientific Commission in the period between : 26/03/2016 and 08/04/2016. Final results will be available the 15 April 2016 through facebook or others infomation media 3

4 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The programme is open to African Candidates/Professionals who are in possession of degrees in agricultural, biology and science sectors equivalent to Italian degrees (Lauree). The Master Scientific Commitee will evaluate the degree equivalence According to Italian Law 270/04 (art. 5.2) Who during the academic year of reference is enrolled in a graduate or post graduate programme cannot be enrolled in the Master programme. DEGREE/MASTER PROGRAMME FIELDS 1. Agronomy 2. Biology 3. Science SELECTION PROCEDURE(IF REQUIRED) A selection procedure will be done if the applications for admission will be more than the numbers of available places (Maximum number 30).The selection procedure will be based on: titles and qualifications presented by the applicants; equivalence of degree courses established by the Master Scientific Commitee; scientific and academic curriculum presented by the applicants. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 17 April 2015 MASTER PROGRAMME START DATE 20 April 2015 MASTER PROGRAMME END DATE 15 April 2016 NUMBER (Minimum and Maximum) OF CANDIDATES Minimum number of candidates for the activation of the Master 20 Maximum number of candidates that will be admitted at the Master 30 TUITION FEES for Master Programme Enrollment: 2.500,00; HOW TO APPLY The application form, addressed to the Rector of the University of Camerino, has to be filled on line, (DEADLINE for Applications submission: 17 April 2015) The information about the application process and all news regarding this call will be available to the web site The following documents must be attached to the application 1) Personal Declaration of Certification duly filled and signed (Attachment A of the present call for applications); 1) A copy of a valid Identity Document; 2) curriculum vitae (underlining academic qualifications and degree, professional profile etc.) 3) Title degree; 4

5 All documents can be presented on line, in the official language of the applicant. It is not necessary to provide the authenticated copy from the Italian Diplomatic Representation. MASTER DEGREE In order to obtain the Master Degree candidates have to respect the rule of compulsory attendance (75% ) and have payed the tuition fee. After the approval of the final exam the University of camerino will issue the Diploma di Master Universitario / Master University Degree. EVALUATION OF THE TRAINING SERVICE Before the conclusion of the Master Programme all the enrolled candidates have to fill the Evaluation Form that they will receive by the Master Director and available on line (UNICAM, quick link MASTER E CORSI POST-LAUREA MODULISTICA). MASTER DIRECTOR Prof. Carlo RENIERI tel e mail: carlo.renieri@unicam.it SCIENTIFIC COMMITEE Prof. Claudio PETTINARI Prof. Stefano REA Prof. Sauro VITTORI MASTER SECRETARY OFFICE: Administrative Secretary School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine Dott. Francesco RANCIARO tel. +39 (0) e mail: francesco.ranciaro@unicam.it S.A.S. POST GRADUATE EDUCATION (information about application procedure) Sig.ra Emanuela Buoncompagni Sig.ra Daniela Nizi Tel Tel emanuela.buoncompagni@unicam.it e mail: daniela.nizi@unicam.it 5

6 Attachment A) PERSONAL DECLARATION OF CERTIFICATION (according to art. 37, D.P.R. 445/2000) To The Magnifico Rettore Of the University of Camerino Piazza Cavour n. 19/F CAMERINO (MC) ITALY I, THE UNDERSIGNED Surname Name Born on, in (City and Country); Citizenship tel., mobile, having filled the on line application academic year 2014/2015 for the 2 Level Master Programme on AGRI-FOOD QUALITY (GOOD FOOD), Having regard to art 46 of the DPR N.455 of 28 December 2000, in full awareness that any untruthfull statement made herein will entail sanctions laid down in the Criminal Code and the special laws applied in this matter (art of DPR above mentioned) DECLARE UNDER MY OWN RESPONSABILITY: To be aware of all rules and conditions implied by this call for application and to accept them; To be aware that with the proof of an untruth statement given under my own responsibility entailed also the automatic exclusion from the Master Degree Programme; non to be enrolled, for the academic year 2014/2015, in another graduate or postgraduate Programme (Law 270/04, art. 5.2); to hold a Degree in: Awarded on (academic years), by the University of 6

7 With the final qualification of ; AGREE To accept all the obligations implied in this call for applications and to exempt the University of Camerino from any responsibility related to damages to people or public and private goods. AUTHORIZE ACCORDING TO LEGISLATIVE DECREE ABOUT PRIVACY (D. lgs. N 196 of 30/06/2003) the University of Camerino to treat my personal data only for the institutional activities and obligations related to the implementation of administrative and training activities with the University itself.. Date Signature The present personal declaration has to be attached to the on line application, or to be sent by Fax to School of Advanced Studies Post Graduate Education. 7