Call for Applications
Master Degree Programme on
“ AGRI-FOOD QUALITY (GOOD FOOD) “
Academic year 2014/2015
The University of Camerino,
HAVING REGARD TO the Statute of the University of Camerino;
HAVING REGARD TO the Unicam regulation for the Institution of Masters approved by Rector
Decree N 9 approved on 12 November 2013;
HAVING REGARD TO the resolution of the School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine N. 5
of 17/02/2014;
HAVING REGARD TO
The Resolution of Unicam Master Commission issued on 15 May 2014;
HAVING REGARD TO The Resolutions of Unicam Senato Accademico n. 10 issued the 29 may
2014 and N 11 issued the 18 June 2014;
HAVING REGARD TO\ The Decrees N. 149 of 30 May 2014 and N.160 of 18 June 2014
regarding the institution of UNICAM Masters for academic year 2014/2015;
DECREES the opening of
a call for Applications for the Master Degree Programme ( 2° Level Master Degree) on “AGRIFOOD QUALITY (GOOD FOOD)“
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
The objective of the 2° Level Master Degree Programme is to provide relevant training in Agri - food
quality taking into account the entire supply chain of agricultural-livestock production. The increase of
human population, the progressive reduction of dedicated and available areas for agricultural
productions, climate changes and the globalization of agricultural models are all elements that
influences agricultural livestock productions and quality. Considering this scenario, the Master Degree
Programme aims at training skilled professionals, coming from developing countries end emerging
economies, in particular from African Countries.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Professional involved in the management of the entire quality chain of agri food products: agri cultural
and animals productions and protection, food industries, agri-business and marketing.
The programme includes 60 Educational University Credits, 37 corresponding to e-learning distance
courses, 15 to an Internship and 8 to a Final exam.
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Subject Training Courses
TRAINING ACTIVITIES
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Cred
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QUALITY IN AGRI-FOOD
CROPS
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
MILK AND CHEESE
FRESH MEAT, SEASONED MEAT, HAM AND
SAUSAGES
EGGS, MICROLIVESTOCK, OTHER (HONEY)
FISH AND SHELLFISH
QUALITY ANALYSIS – QUALITY LAB
CERTIFICATION AND LABELLING
MARKETING
FOOD SECURITY AND SAFETY
LOCAL (TRADITIONAL) QUALITY
QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
INNOVATION ON QUALITY
AGR
01
AG
R02
AG
R02
AG
R16
/AG
R18
AG
R17
/AG
R16
AG
R20
AG
R20
CHI
M1
0
IUS
3
AG
R01
VET
04
SPS
09
BIO
06
CHI
Educational Credits
Structure
Convent
ional
tought
classes
(in
hours)
E-learning
classes
training
couses (in
hours)
Individual study
hours
1
10
0
5
10
3
20
0
5
50
3
20
0
10
45
3
25
0
5
45
3
20
0
10
45
2
15
0
5
30
3
20
0
10
45
2
15
0
5
30
3
20
0
10
45
2
15
0
5
30
4
25
0
10
65
3
20
0
10
45
2
15
0
5
30
3
20
0
10
45
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INTERNSHIP
FINAL EXAM
10/
BIO
19
Totale
Total EUC
Total EUC
TOTALE
37
15
8
60
260 0
105
560
Total hour 375
Totale hour 200
260
0
680
560
TOTAL HOURS 1.500
TIME SCHEDULE AND TRAINING METHOD
SUBJECT COURSES (37 Educational University Credits)
Time schedule: 20/04/2015 – 18/12/2016
Teaching method: Distant e-learning (Trough UNICAM e-learning Platform).
Language: English
All candidates will received link and password to access UNICAM e-learning Platform after the
enrollment procedure will be concluded.
The e-learning teaching method used for the subjects courses will allow candidates to remain in their
countries during that period of activities
INTERNSHIP (15 Educational University Credits)
Time schedule: 7/09/2015 – 17/10/2015
Internship is a training period/ practical field work to be carried out in companies operating in the
Specializing Master subjects, in Italy. The Companies will be selected in cooperation with Slow Food
Marche (regional section of the international association) and Comunità Montana dei Monti Azzurri.
During the internship period the candidates will be accommodate in a Guest House in Monte San
Martino (FM). Thanks to the cooperation with the Council of Monte San Martino (FM)
accommodation price for master candidates will be on a special base.
FINAL EXAM (8 Educational University Credits)
Time schedule: 19/12/2015 – 25/03/2016
The final exam will consist in the writing of two piece of work regarding:
1- The analisis of problems related to the entire quality chain of agri- food production taking into
account canditate’s country of origin;
2- A plan of management of the entire quality chain of agri food production taking into account
canditate’s country of origin;
The two piece of written work has to be send by e-mail to the Director of The Master Programme,
Professor Carlo Renieri (carlo.renieri@unicam.it), and to the Secretary Office of the Master
(francesco.ranciaro@unicam.it).
The Deadline for submitting the two piece of written works is 25/03/2016
Candidate’s pieces of work will be evaluated by the Scientific Commission in the period between :
26/03/2016 and 08/04/2016.
Final results will be available the 15 April 2016 through facebook or others infomation media
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The programme is open to African Candidates/Professionals who are in possession of degrees in
agricultural, biology and science sectors equivalent to Italian degrees (Lauree). The Master Scientific
Commitee will evaluate the degree equivalence
According to Italian Law 270/04 (art. 5.2) Who during the academic year of reference is enrolled in a
graduate or post graduate programme cannot be enrolled in the Master programme.
DEGREE/MASTER PROGRAMME FIELDS
1.
Agronomy
2.
Biology
3.
Science
SELECTION PROCEDURE(IF REQUIRED)
A selection procedure will be done if the applications for admission will be more than the numbers of
available places (Maximum number 30).The selection procedure will be based on: titles and
qualifications presented by the applicants; equivalence of degree courses established by the Master
Scientific Commitee; scientific and academic curriculum presented by the applicants.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
17 April 2015
MASTER PROGRAMME START DATE
20 April 2015
MASTER PROGRAMME END DATE
15 April 2016
NUMBER (Minimum and Maximum) OF CANDIDATES
Minimum number of candidates for the activation of the Master 20
Maximum number of candidates that will be admitted at the Master
30
TUITION FEES for Master Programme Enrollment: € 2.500,00;
HOW TO APPLY
The application form, addressed to the Rector of the University of Camerino, has to be filled on line ,
(DEADLINE for Applications submission: 17 April 2015)
The information about the application process and all news regarding this call will be available to the
web site http://www.unicam.it/reginfo/iscrizionemaster.
The following documents must be attached to the application
1) Personal Declaration of Certification duly filled and signed (Attachment A of the present call for
applications);
1) A copy of a valid Identity Document;
2) curriculum vitae (underlining academic qualifications and degree, professional profile etc.)
3) Title degree;
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All documents can be presented on line, in the official language of the applicant. It is not necessary to
provide the authenticated copy from the Italian Diplomatic Representation.
MASTER DEGREE
In order to obtain the Master Degree candidates have to respect the rule of compulsory attendance
(75% ) and have payed the tuition fee.
After the approval of the final exam the University of camerino will issue the “Diploma di Master
Universitario”/ Master University Degree.
EVALUATION OF THE TRAINING SERVICE
Before the conclusion of the Master Programme all the enrolled candidates have to fill the “Evaluation
Form” that they will receive by the Master Director and available on line (UNICAM –, ‘quick link’ –
MASTER E CORSI POST-LAUREA – MODULISTICA).
MASTER DIRECTOR
Prof. Carlo RENIERI
tel. +39 328 8604284 e mail: carlo.renieri@unicam.it
SCIENTIFIC COMMITEE
Prof. Claudio PETTINARI
Prof. Stefano REA
Prof. Sauro VITTORI
MASTER SECRETARY OFFICE:
Administrative Secretary – School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine
Dott. Francesco RANCIARO
tel. +39 (0)737 403410 e mail: francesco.ranciaro@unicam.it
S.A.S. – POST GRADUATE EDUCATION (information about application procedure)
Sig.ra Emanuela Buoncompagni
Sig.ra Daniela Nizi
Tel. 0737 402124
Tel. 0737 402029
e-mail: emanuela.buoncompagni@unicam.it
e mail: daniela.nizi@unicam.it
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Attachment A)
PERSONAL DECLARATION OF CERTIFICATION
(according to art. 37, D.P.R. 445/2000)
To The Magnifico Rettore
Of the University of Camerino
Piazza Cavour n. 19/F
62032 CAMERINO (MC)
ITALY
I, THE UNDERSIGNED
Surname ________________________________ Name _________________________________
Born on ______________________, in ________________________________(City and Country);
Citizenship
tel. ______________________________, mobile ______________________________________,
e-mail __________________________________________________________________________
having filled the on line application academic year 2014/2015 for the 2° Level Master Programme on
“AGRI-FOOD QUALITY (GOOD FOOD)”,
Having regard to art 46 of the DPR N.455 of 28 December 2000, in full awareness that any untruthfull
statement made herein will entail sanctions laid down in the Criminal Code and the special laws
applied in this matter (art. 75-76 of DPR above mentioned)
DECLARE UNDER MY OWN RESPONSABILITY:
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
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To be aware of all rules and conditions implied by this call for application and to accept them;
To be aware that with the proof of an untruth statement given under my own responsibility
entailed also the automatic exclusion from the Master Degree Programme;
non to be enrolled, for the academic year 2014/2015, in another graduate or postgraduate
Programme (Law 270/04, art. 5.2);
to hold a Degree in:
________________________________________________________________________________
Awarded on (academic years) _______________________, by the University of_________________
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With the final qualification of
_______________________________________________________________;
AGREE
To accept all the obligations implied in this call for applications and to exempt the University of
Camerino from any responsibility related to damages to people or public and private goods.
AUTHORIZE
ACCORDING TO LEGISLATIVE DECREE ABOUT PRIVACY (D. lgs. N 196 of 30/06/2003)
the University of Camerino to treat my personal data only for the institutional activities and
obligations related to the implementation of administrative and training activities with the University
itself..
Date__________________________
Signature___________________________________
The present personal declaration has to be attached to the on line application , or to be sent by Fax to
+ 39 0737 402099 School of Advanced Studies – Post Graduate Education.
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