Second cycle studiesAgricultural Economics and Rural Development
Agricultural Economics and Rural Development
One year to the title of Master of Agricultural Sciences – Agricultural Economics and Rural Development.
- Duration
- 1 year2 semesters
- ECTS credits
- 60
- Language of instruction
- Macedonian
- Mode of study
- Full-time study
- Places 2026/2027
- 10 places
- Next deadline
- Second enrolment round, starts in 95 days
Overview
About the programme
One year to the title of Master of Agricultural Sciences – Agricultural Economics and Rural Development.
- Professional title
- Master of Agricultural Sciences – Agricultural Economics and Rural Development
- Contents
- 5 courses: 2 compulsory and 3 elective (electives carry 18 ECTS)
Study programme structure
Courses by semester
The code, weekly hours (lectures + exercises) and ECTS credits of every course, according to the structure of the study programme.The elective courses are chosen from the list below.
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH-2.1 | Research methodsFZNH-2.1 · 4+2 hours | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.34 | Mathematical and statistical methodsFZNH-2.34 · 4+2 hours | 4+2 | 6 |
| Elective course4+2 hours | 4+2 | 6 | |
| Elective course4+2 hours | 4+2 | 6 | |
| Elective course4+2 hours | 4+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH-2.3 | Writing the master's thesisFZNH-2.3 · 10+5 hours | 10+5 | 30 |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
Elective courses
14 elective courses
| Code | Course | Sem. | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH-2.35 | Rural communication and advisory servicesFZNH-2.35 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.36 | Rural financeFZNH-2.36 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.37 | Rural sociologyFZNH-2.37 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.38 | Rural and regional developmentFZNH-2.38 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.39 | Agricultural marketingFZNH-2.39 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.40 | Costs in agribusinessFZNH-2.40 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.41 | Rural tourismFZNH-2.41 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.42 | Rural agri-entrepreneurshipFZNH-2.42 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.43 | Agricultural policyFZNH-2.43 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.44 | Accounting in agribusinessFZNH-2.44 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.45 | International trade in agri-food productsFZNH-2.45 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.46 | Strategic management in agricultureFZNH-2.46 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.47 | Project managementFZNH-2.47 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.48 | Modern farming systemsFZNH-2.48 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
Admissions
Enrolment in the 2026/2027 academic year
Places
| Total | 10 |
|---|
Costs of studying
| Tuition feefor the whole programme, including the defence of the master's thesis | 1,500 euros |
|---|---|
| Foreign studentsfor the whole programme | 1,500 euros |
The amounts are in euros and are paid in the denar equivalent.
Who teaches
Teaching staff
According to the overview of teaching assignments for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Prof. Dr Aleksandra Martinovska-Stojcheska
Full professor
Department of Agricultural Policy
Email: amartinovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 185
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Friday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Ana Kotevska
Full professor
Department of Agricultural Policy
Email: ana.kotevska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 180
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Dragan Gjoshevski
Full professor
Department of Rural Development
Email: gjdragan
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 183
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Tuesday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Ana Simonovska
Full professor
Department of Rural Development
Email: ana.simonovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 182
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Tuesday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Ivana Janeska-Stamenkovska
Full professor
Department of Agricultural Policy
Email: ijaneska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 177
Office hours: Wednesday 08:00–10:00, Friday 08:00–10:00
Prof. Dr Marina Nacka
Full professor
Department of Agribusiness
Email: marina.nacka
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 188
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Jovan Azhderski
Full professor
Department of Rural Development
Email: azderski
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 176
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Friday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Emelj Tuna
Full professor
Department of Rural Development
Email: emelj.tuna
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 186
Office hours: Tuesday 11:00–13:00, Thursday 11:00–13:00
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Prof. Dr Dragi Dimitrievski
Full professor
Department of Agricultural Policy
Email: ddragi
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 181
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
Assoc. Prof. Dr Riste Elenov
Associate professor
Department of Agribusiness
Email: relenov
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 178
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Wednesday 10:00–12:00
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Admissions
Prepare your application
Applications are submitted online at www.upisi.ukim.mk, and the documents are handed in at the Student Affairs Office.