Livestock Systems and Supply Chain Major

The aim of this major is to be able to carry out an overall diagnosis of a farm with livestock production and propose realistic and viable technical solutions.

Minors

Each semester includes 2 blocks dedicated to minors, corresponding to 54 hours of complementary teaching that enable students to complete their training in a related field.

Several minors are offered on the Rouen campus, some of which require on-site attendance (others can be taken by distance learning).

Some examples of minors

Block 1: Introduction to business Analytics / Raw materials purchasing and logistics / Sustainable weed management / Agricultural commodity chains: policies, trading and securing prices Identification of Geo, Bio Energies (Label Géo-bio énergies) / Scientific approach - Research - Beginner...

Block 2: New trends in consumer behaviour / Bio-inputs / Alternative and connected agricultures / Economic models / Digital transition / Mindful, Nature Inspired and Regenerative Entrepreneurship - Exploring concepts / Water and nutrient management...

Animal Sciences major - R&D approach

The aim of this major is to deepen scientific expertise in animal sciences and master the tools and methods needed for careers in applied research and innovation.

Minors

Each semester includes 2 blocks dedicated to minors, corresponding to 54 hours of complementary teaching that enable students to complete their training in a related field.

Several minors are offered on the Rouen or Rennes campuses, some of which require on-site travel (others can be taken by distance learning).

Some examples of minors

Block 1: Basics and fundamentals of LCA / IoT and robotics / Sales techniques and commercial relations / Risk management in agriculture / International trade and competitiveness in agricultural markets / Animal nutrition and formulation...

Block 2: Impact of agricultural practices on the quality of processed products / World trade in the agricultural and agri-food sector / Conservation and/or organic farming / Circular economy and bioeconomy / Modeling at different scales (farm and animal) / Innovation, Carbon neutrality and Territories (Label Géo-bio énérgies)...

In semester 9, you can choose to follow your own path, by selecting from :

• the main major of the Animal Science pathway, which takes a more in-depth look at this field: Major issues in animal production   
• one or more opening majors, designed to broaden your skills in another field:       
  • Agriculture and society       
  • Regional projects: Coordination and leadership       
  • Intrapreneurship, entrepreneurship and innovation
• a semester, double diploma or degree-granting stay in France or abroad (from 12 to 18 months for a double diploma or degree-granting stay)

The final project is based on an in-company work placement or research placement for students, or on the long period spent in a company for apprentices.

A final dissertation is written and presented orally.