Universidad del Magdalena

The Agronomist is a professional who can manage and lead agricultural production processes individually or interdisciplinary, under ethical principles, seeking comprehensive, sustainable, competitive and efficient management. He can produce and disseminate knowledge in line with national and international productive agricultural relations, with entrepreneurial and managerial skills, seeking integrated management in the soil-water-plant-man relationships for the preservation of the environment, constituting himself in an agent of change.

An agronomist can identify the relationships in research processes that generate knowledge integrating new technologies for the agricultural conservation.

• Management of agricultural and agribusiness enterprises
• Scientific research in crop and soil systems
• Rural extension and sustainable development programs
• Environmental conservation and natural resource management

• Designing and managing agricultural production systems for fresh markets, agro-industrial processing, and export chains.
• Optimizing the use of economic, material, natural, and human resources within farming operations.
• Developing and implementing research and innovation projects in the agrifood sector
• Promoting technological innovations that enhance rural livelihoods
• Leading sustainable farming practices and conservation strategies at local and regional levels

The Agricultural Engineering Program at the Universidad del Magdalena trains professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the agricultural sector, integrating technical, economic, and environmental dimensions.

Applicants are expected to have a solid foundation in natural and exact sciences, as well as a demonstrated vocational interest in agriculture. Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, basic proficiency in office software, and effective communication abilities, both oral and written. Students must also be adaptable to diverse learning environments, exhibit ethical and environmental responsibility, and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Due to the program’s strong practical orientation, which involves hands-on activities in rural and field settings, some components may pose challenges for individuals with limited mobility or advanced visual impairments.