Training Structure
Faculty of Economics, CIHEAM IAM Montpellier - Partner Institution
Overview
The MIDAS program builds on the intensive training courses offered since 2010 by CIHEAM-IAMM, in partnership with Mediterranean agricultural research and educational institutions and the international Farming System Design (FSD) network. More than 300 international participants have been trained through this program.
Originally focused on analyzing and evaluating the sustainability of agricultural systems through integrated approaches, these programs are evolving alongside MIDAS toward the design of agricultural systems tailored to current food, climate, and economic challenges. The program places particular emphasis on the diversity of cropping systems, farms, and stakeholders as a lever for resilience in the face of climate change and market uncertainties.
Objectives
The goal of the program is to train students for careers in agricultural development engineering —such as project manager, program manager, and research analyst—withinnational and international organizations, local governments, or extension services.
The program also trains specialized engineers who are qualified to work at international organizations and agricultural research centers (such as the FAO and ICARDA).
Built on a solid methodological foundation in the design of innovative agricultural systems and supported by partnerships with research laboratories, the program encourages students to pursue doctoral studies and develop dissertation projects related to its scientific themes.
Admission
Admission Requirements
The required admission level is a minimum of 4 years of study following the Baccalauréat (equivalent to 240 ECTS) in the fields of economics, the humanities, or agronomy.
Professional experience is valued.
A selection committee composed of faculty members from CIHEAM Montpellier reviews the applications and ranks them based on their quality (grades earned, academic background, skills acquired, etc.).
Applicants who meet the required academic criteria are invited to selection interviews, which are conducted in person or remotely, depending on the master’s program chosen and the applicant’s country of origin.
Candidates selected after interviews are admitted to the master's program based on the number of available spots. Admission letters are sent out in June.
In the event of a withdrawal, new candidates may be invited from a waiting list.