Livestock Systems and Commodity Chains Major

The objective of this major is to be able to conduct a global diagnosis of a farm with livestock and to propose realistic and viable technical solutions.

Minors

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

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

Some examples of minors

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

Block 2 : New trends in consumer behavior / 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 objective of this major is to deepen one's scientific expertise in animal sciences and master the tools and methods necessary for careers in applied research and innovation.

Minors

Each semester includes two blocks dedicated to minors, corresponding to 54 hours of complementary courses that allow students to complete their training in a related field.

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

Some examples of minors

Block 1: Basics and fundamentals in 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 / Global 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 (Geo-bio-energies label)...

In semester 9, you can choose your path according to your desires, by choosing among :

• the main major of the Animal Sciences course, which focuses on this field: Major Issues in Animal Production
• one or more opening majors, designed to broaden your skills in another field:       
  • Agriculture and Society       
  • Territory projects: Coordination and animation       
  • Intrapreneurship, entrepreneurship and innovation   
• a semester, a double diploma or a degree-granting stay in France or abroad (from 12 to 18 months for a double diploma or a degree-granting stay)

The end-of-studies project is based on an internship in a company or a research internship for students, or on the long period in a company for students following an apprenticeship program.

It leads to the writing of a thesis and an oral presentation.