Training structure
Faculty of Economics, CIHEAM IAM Montpellier - Partner Institution
Presentation
The MIDAS course is a continuation of the intensive training programs offered since 2010 by CIHEAM-IAMM, in partnership with Mediterranean agricultural research and teaching institutes and the international Farming System Design (FSD) network. More than 300 international participants have been trained in this framework.
Initially focused on analyzing and evaluating the sustainability of agricultural systems through integrated approaches, these training courses are evolving with MIDAS towards the design of agricultural systems adapted 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 aim of the course is to train students for careers in agricultural development engineering: project manager, program manager, research officer, withinnational and international organizations, local authorities, or extension services.
The program also trains specialized engineers capable of joining international institutions and agricultural research centers (such as FAO and ICARDA).
Backed by a solid methodological foundation in innovative agricultural system design and partnerships with research laboratories, the program encourages students to pursue doctoral studies and develop thesis projects related to its scientific themes.
Admission
Admission requirements
The minimum admission requirement is four years of study after high school (equivalent to 240 ECTS credits) in the fields of economics, humanities, or agronomy.
Professional experience is valued.
A selection committee composed of CIHEAM Montpellier faculty members reviews the applications and ranks them according to their quality (grades obtained, coursework completed, skills acquired, etc.).
Candidates who meet the academic requirements are invited to selection interviews, which are held in person or remotely depending on the Master's program chosen and the candidate's country of origin.
Candidates selected after interviews are invited to enroll in the Master's program based on the number of places available. Letters of invitation are sent out in June.
In the event of withdrawal, new candidates may be called from a waiting list.