Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in Sustainable Agriculture
Ragusa, Italy
DURATION
1 up to 4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English, Italian, Spanish
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 2,600 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning
* all inclusive | installments allowed
Introduction
PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Terra Nova University.
The aim of this research step should cover the theoretical foundations of sustainable agriculture, the design of alternative production systems and technologies, and the management of parasitic insects, pathogens and weeds. Guiding and providing solutions through the main agricultural topics, such as plant sciences, agricultural technology engineering, and farm management, using research results and examples from both the developed and undeveloped world.
About Us
We are an educational group leading in low-cost distance learning for adults. We operate from Italy throughout the world, under license from U.S. educational institutions, through our companies Uniselinus Europe Networking University srl and Uniselinus Educational Group srl. We specialize in postgraduate education offering PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), DBA (Doctor of Business Administration), and DPS (Doctor of Professional Studies), ideal programs for professionals, managers, entrepreneurs, and business executives.
We are a postgraduate school designed in the digital era, with exponential growth and a revolutionary mission: to create a new university model, free from traditional government standards, useful and accessible from anywhere in the world. We are people who adapt to change, who see the world in its constant evolution, and who develop projects and plans for a better future. Our innovative learning environment, flexible and specialized, is perfect for multitasking professions and growth in competitive international contexts.
We operate in a global era from the United States through Italian educational companies, providing educational services around the world, with a well-defined philosophy aimed at implementing programs and leading people. Our group includes thousands of enrolled students and graduates from over 120 countries around the world. We believe in Terra Nova University as a global educational hub, capable of uniting the world's knowledge into one big cultural and academic project, informal and free from stiff and outdated governmental standards.
Program delivery
By Research via Distance Learning
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Study Method
Our education model is based on andragogy: an innovative method, specifically aimed at enhancing adult learning beyond formal recognition and traditional study programs. Coming from the Greek words andros (adult man) and ago (to lead), andragogy is based on the individual’s specific identity and activity, aiming at self-realization and favoring the acquisition of skills through experience.
Terra Nova University is part of the international group Uniselinus Educational, the first distance learning institution that has managed, with this new educational method, to improve student satisfaction levels as shown by international accreditation and quality certification agencies. By implementing this system, learning is no longer a linear process, bound by predefined standards set by a government authority, but a whole new educational paradigm, based on asynchrony and autonomy, which has been scientifically proven to improve speed and efficiency when absorbing new knowledge.
All of our programs are provided via distance learning, ensuring a high-quality education that is flexible and adjusted to the specific needs of students, allowing them to achieve their academic, social, and professional goals without any hindrance to their family and work commitments.
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Why study at Terra Nova University
Terra Nova University's primary objective is to accommodate senior students by meeting their individual needs. For this reason, our degree programs are flexible and designed for fast-paced completion. The digital era has made the world ever-changing: access to knowledge has become more flexible, learning is no longer just formal, and jobs have been updated and reinvented. Multinational businesses and companies only invest in modern teams and forward-looking managers. Therefore, we have created study programs and environments based on the real needs of senior students, preparing them to better face their new professional challenges by finalizing their studies in a flexible, focused, and tailored way.