SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 1 Post-graduate Studies (PhD) in Greece: the case of Agricultural Economics in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki AUTh. (P5) Team Konstadinos Mattas Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Agriculture, Dept. of Agricultural Economics, P.O. Box 225, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece, Efstratios Loizou Technological Educational Institution of Western Macedonia, Dept. of Agricultural Technologists, Division of Agricultural Economics Terma Kontopoulou, Florina, Greece, Anastasios Michailidis Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Agriculture, Dept. of Agricultural Economics, P.O. Box 225, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece, Dimitrios Moshou Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Agriculture, Dept. of Hydraulics, Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering, P.O. Box 275, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece, Tempus Sustainable Agrarian Management Studies for Uzbekistan (SAMUz) First Steering Group Meeting and Workshops, March 9 th – 12 th, 2014 Giessen University

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 2 Structure of Higher (Tertiary) Education in Greece Greek Tertiary Education is divided into: 1. Higher University Education that is provided by the Universities, the Polytechnic Schools, the Higher Fine Arts institute and the Hellenic Open University. 2. Higher Technological Education: that is provided by the Higher Technological Educational Institutes (TEI). Their role is more applied and their research is more technological oriented. Tertiary education institutions are fully self-administrated legal entities of public law The institutions are under the supervision of the state (Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs) and are financed by it. Education is provided free of charge and the programs are offered in the Greek language. Some specialized study programs mainly at post-graduate level are offered in the English language.

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 3 Source: Source: Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (NARIC),

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 4 Post-graduate and Doctoral studies in Greece Post-graduate studies in Greece lead to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma of Specialization (Masters degree). The general goal of post-graduate studies is to allow students to specialize in certain scientific areas. The post-graduate courses are open to Greek or foreign graduates of Greek universities and TEI or accredited equivalent institutes from other countries. The admission requirements and selection criteria are determined by the internal regulation of each University’s postgraduate program.

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 5 Doctoral (PhD) studies Doctoral studies lead to the award of a Doctorate (PhD). The general goal of doctoral studies is high-level specialization in strategic areas of knowledge and the promotion of fundamental research in various scientific fields with a view to strengthening the country’s scientific base. In the case of Universities that offer postgraduate courses it is essential to have a Post- graduate Diploma (Master Level) in order to obtain a Doctorate. Permission to prepare a doctoral dissertation at Universities which do not offer regular post-graduate courses is granted to applicants who meet certain prerequisites. The Departments themselves lay down the admission requirements. Law 3685/2008, sets the general guidelines for PhD studies in the Greek Institutions Though, each institute, based on Law 3685/2008 guidelines, form its internal regulation- statute for the Post-graduate studies Program. Source: Source: Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (NARIC)

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 6 The case of School of Agriculture ( Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) The School of Agriculture is one of the first Schools founded in the AUTH, counting a history of 86 years and approximately alumni agronomists; Initially founded as a Department of Agriculture in The Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment was founded in its current form on September 2013 and consists of: the School of Agriculture and the School of Forestry and Natural Environment.

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 7 School of Agriculture ( Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) The School of Agriculture consists of five Departments: 1. Crop Production (Field Crops and Ecology, Horticulture and Viticulture and Plant Protection) 2. Animal Production 3. Food Science and Technology 4. Agricultural Economics 5. Hydraulics, Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 8 School of Agriculture ( Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) The School of Agriculture offers: BA Honours in Agriculture after the completion of 10 academic semesters (5 years) of study. MA and a PhD degrees in their post-Graduate Studies Programme.

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 9 Post-Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture AUTh Objectives The Post-Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture of AUTh covers disciplines related to the primary and secondary production, the supply change and marketing of agricultural products and the rational use of natural resources and ecosystems with important to agricultural. The objectives of the PGP are:  The advancement of knowledge in the specific field of each of the specialization offered by the Faculty  Strengthening agricultural research in the country that will contribute to both the development of new technology and to support the work of agronomists and other scientists that are working in agriculture generally.  To cover the needs of the public and private sector in related specific disciplines.  To cover the experts needs of educational institutions and international organizations.  The training of specialists coming from other countries.

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 10 Post-Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture AUTH Historical Data The first fully organized, Postgraduate Studies Progrm in the Department of Agriculture started in In this program there were Specializations:  Plant Breeding and Farming  Animal Production and Nutrition  Hydraulics In 993 the postgraduate program reformed providing postgraduate studies to obtain a Master's Degree and PhD in seven of the following Specializations:  Plant Breeding and Plant Physiology  Hydraulics  Animal Science  Agricultural Economics  Food Science and Technology  Plant Protection Sciences  Ecology -Agrosystmems Management The program was reformed again in 2000 (UNHCR V7/233/ ) to provide high-level postgraduate studies in eight (8) departmental and three (3) Interdisciplinary Specializations.eight (8) departmental three (3) Interdisciplinary

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 11 Post-Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTh Governing Committees Governing committees of the Postgraduate Program, responsible for its operation are divided into three levels. 1. The decisions regarding the operation of the PGP are obtained from the General Assembly of Special Composition (Γενική Συνέλευση Ειδικής Σύνθεσης), General Assembly of Special Composition Γενική Συνέλευση Ειδικής Σύνθεσης) 2. following recommendations of the Coordinating Committee (Συντονιστική Επιτροπή).Coordinating Committee Συντονιστική Επιτροπή) 3. Moreover, in every Specialization operates a Committee of Postgraduate Specialization (Επιτροπή Μεταπτυχιακής Ειδίκευσης) which is responsible for all issues concerning the Specialization.Committee of Postgraduate Specialization Επιτροπή Μεταπτυχιακής Ειδίκευσης)

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 12 Post- Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTh Admission procedures – 1 st cycle of Postgraduate Studies (MSc) In the Post Graduate Program for obtaining a MSc, are admitted graduates from agriculture departments or related departments from Greece or abroad. Eligibility criteria: 1. BSc Degree average (55%). 2. Relevance of studies (35%). 3. Additional qualifications (6%). 4. Interview (4%). 5. Foreign Language (compulsory)

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 13 Post-Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTh Students Rights and Duties – 1 st cycle of Postgraduate Studies (MSc) Postgraduate Students are obliged o successfully complete graduate courses that correspond to 24 credits. The master thesis is mandatory and is tantamount to an additional 12 credits. The graduate student, draws up an individual curriculum, in collaboration with his supervisor, for the courses that will follow, while participation to the lectures is compulsory. In the end the student is obliged to presents its MSc thesis in a three member committee (one of them is the principal supervisor)

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 14 Post-Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTh Students Rights and Duties – 1 st cycle of Postgraduate Studies (MSc) The curriculum of the School’s Postgraduate Program leading to the Master of Science (M.SC.) lasts a minimum of three (3) semesters. By decision of the General Assembly of Special Composition is possible to be extended by one (1) year (the studies or the thesis completion).General Assembly of Special Composition In exceptional cases by decision GASC the studies may postponed for a period that cannot not exceed twelve (12) months, after a persons request and approval from the Coordinating Committee, for specific serious reasons.Coordinating Committee,

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 15 Post-Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTh Admission procedures – 2 nd cycle of Postgraduate Studies (PhD) In the second cycle of graduate studies, leading to Ph.D. are admitted only: 1. M.Sc. holders of a Faculty of Agriculture or other equivalent, relevant or related departments in Greece or abroad. 2. Graduate students who have successfully completed the courses of the PGP and are at the stage of writing their thesis.

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 16 Post-Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTh Admission procedures – 2 nd cycle of Postgraduate Studies (PhD) Applications for the PhD program are accepted twice a year, including a CV and the necessary documents. The application is accompanied with the subject and a brief description of the research proposal, that includes areas such as (the title of the topic area, a general overview of area, Literature Review, Key Research Questions, Methodology, Timescale/research planning, Conclusions). The research proposal application is submitted to the department and a 3- member supervisory committee is assigned. The 3-member supervisory committee sets the Thesis subject and submit it to the General Assembly of Special Composition for approval. The subject may specified in more detail in a later stage. General Assembly of Special Composition

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 17 Post-Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTh Students Rights and Duties – 2 nd cycle of Postgraduate Studies (PhD) The duration for the Doctoral Dissertation may not be less than three (3) complete calendar years from the date of the definition of the three member Advisory Committee. The maximum time limit for a doctoral dissertation, shall not exceed six (6) full calendar years. For specific cases, may be given an extension or suspension for one (1) calendar year, by decision of the General Assembly of Special Composition, after special recommendation of the three member Advisory Committee. The overpass of the extension time entails the loss of his/her PhD candidate property and the removal of the PhD subject, after the decision of the General Assembly of Special Composition.

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 18 Post-Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTh Students Rights and Duties – 2 nd cycle of Postgraduate Studies (PhD) The PhD student shall draw up each year an annual progress report in collaboration with the three-member advisor committee, indicating: a) the research progress b) the need or not for the continuation of his work, and c) scheduling tasks for next year. Also a presentation of the research proposal (idea, methodology, data, early results) should presented by the candidate in the department (faculty and students) after the first year of study. Postgraduate students and doctoral candidates, for gaining teaching experience, can participate in laboratory exercises of undergraduate or postgraduate courses in collaboration with their supervisor.

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 19 Post-Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTh 2 nd cycle of Postgraduate Studies (PhD) When the PhD candidate finish the thesis and all other obligations, the 3- member advisory committee proposes for approval to the Coordinating Committee another 4 members (experts in the subject) to form the 7- member examination committee (2 of the 4 should be external).Coordinating Committee The PhD thesis candidate should present its research within half hour and then the 7-member committee examines the candidate. In order the thesis to be approved, 5 of the 7 members, at least, should agree.

SAMUz, March 9-12/2014, Giessen AUTh 20 Post-Graduate Program (PGP) of the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTh Agricultural Economics Specialization Courses

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