The Senate of Maribor University discussed the study programme and adopted it at its meeting on 25. 10. 2005. On 18. 11. 2005, the Council for Higher Education of the Republic of Slovenia granted accreditation in the procedure of introducing the study programme.

The graduate can continue his study at postgraduate level (master's and doctoral degrees) at universities or other higher education institutions whose study programmes accept students with the achieved higher professional education level.

The graduate will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for creative leadership, innovative planning, and creation and transfer of knowledge in the agricultural sector. He can get employed in the agricultural production and processing, trade and services, educational sector, extension services, state organs, etc.

Grade Percentage Performance Excellent (10) 91 – 100% An exceptional/outstanding performance Very good (9) 81 – 90% A very good performance Very good (8) 71 – 80% A good/above average performance Good (7) 61 – 70% An adequate performance with shortcomings Sufficient (6) 51 – 60% A barely acceptable performance

Graduates will be able to solve problems arising in agriculture by using standardised, expert and scientific methods and procedures. They will be qualified to take on leading positions in agriculture (in institutions like agricultural companies, cooperatives, advisory boards, etc.), as well as various administrative positions that require agricultural knowledge (in research agencies, agricultural stock markets, trade federations, state agricultural units, etc.). They can also obtain employment in technological units of agricultural companies, cooperative organisations, engineering communities and commerce companies. The students who finish their Bachelor studies at the Agriculture and environment programme, obtain all the required knowledge needed to continue their studies at one of the 2nd degree programmes pertaining to agriculture, agricultural economics and food safety

Graduates will be able to solve problems arising in agriculture by using standardised, expert and scientific methods and procedures. They will be qualified to take on leading positions in agriculture (in institutions like agricultural companies, cooperatives, advisory boards, etc.), as well as various administrative positions that require agricultural knowledge (in research agencies, agricultural stock markets, trade federations, state agricultural units, etc.). They can also obtain employment in technological units of agricultural companies, cooperative organisations, engineering communities and commerce companies. The students who finish their Bachelor studies at the Agriculture and environment programme, obtain all the required knowledge needed to continue their studies at one of the 2nd degree programmes pertaining to agriculture, agricultural economics and food safety

Any candidate can enrol to the Agriculture and environment university study programme who: - holds a secondary school-leaving state examination certificate ('Matura' exam) - holds a matriculation certificate from a professional secondary school - has completed secondary education before June 1, 1995.

To complete the programme, students must complete all of the programme’s study requirements to a total of at least 180 ECTS credits.