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Center for international Development and Environmental

Research (ZEU)



Quality Survey of Agricultural Economics´ Studies in Uzbekistan



Content1. Quality Survey of Farm Management Education 1.1 Evaluation 1.2 Options for improvement

2. Labour Market Survey 2.1 Evaluation 2.2 How can students be prepared to meet the requirements of the labour market?



Quality Survey of Farm Management Education in Uzbekistan

1.1 Evaluation



General information on the survey

Prepared for Bachelor and Master students in their final study year with a focus on agricultural economics

The survey contains 15 questions

The survey has been answered by 99 students

The survey results consist of 79 complete and 20 incomplete answers



At which university do you study?• Andijan Agricultural Institute• Samarkand Agricultural Institute• Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Melioration • Tashkent State Agrarian University



Which study programme/specialization do you study?•Master at Agronomy•Master at Farm Management•Master at Agricultural Economics

•Bachelor at Agricultural Economics•Bachelor at Bookkeeping and Auditing•Bachelor at Farm Management•Other



The requirements of the examinations are too high(scale of 5 ranging from 1 = not applicable/too little – 5 = very true/too high)



Dates of the courses were often time-wise overlapping



Technical equipment (presentation equipment, computer, copy machines, internet etc.) is very good



Practical applications or contacts to future employers were not relevant for my study programme

Please tick off Yes or No



To which extent were language skills in English promoted during your study?

(scale of 5 ranging from 1 = not at all – 5 = very much)



Are you satisfied with your education on mathematical principles of economics in your study?

(scale of 5 ranging from 1 = not at all – 5 = excellent)



Are you satisfied with your education on advanced macroeconomics and agricultural policy in your study?



Are you satisfied with your education on applied econometrics in your study?



Which suggestions do you have regarding an optimization of the study?

Greater freedom in organizing one’s course of studies(scale of 5 ranging from 1 = not applicable – 5 = very true)



Which suggestions do you have regarding an optimization of the study?

More interactive teaching methods (e.g. teamworking, exercises, case studies, discussions etc.)



1. Quality Survey of Farm Management Education in Uzbekistan

1.2 Options for improvement



1.2 Options for improvement

Greater freedom in organising courses of studies More interactive teaching methods (case studies, discussions, etc.) Adjustment of the requirements for the examinations Promotion of language skills in English Improvement of technical equipment More practical applications or contacts to future employers Increasing education on economic theory and methodologies



2. Labour Market Survey

2.1. Evaluation



General information on the survey

The survey has been prepared for employers in the field of agriculture and its value chain, including administration/policy, research etc.

The respondents should be mainly from higher or middle management

The survey contains 12 questions

The survey has been answered by 78 persons

The survey results consist of 59 complete and 19 incomplete answers



Are strong presentation skills and use of graphics important for working in your institution?

(scale of 5: ranging from 1 = least important - 5 = most important)



Are processing and interpreting of numerical data important for working in your institution?



Is the knowledge of foreign languages important for working in your institution?



Is using general computer software (e.g Word, Excel) important for working in your institution?



Is using computers in problem solving and decision making important for working in your institution?



Is technical knowledge of business and economics important for working in your institution?

(scale of 5: ranging from 1 = least important - 5 = most important)



Are knowledge and understanding of business economics important for working in your institution?

(e.g. theory of production; theory of costs; calculation of profitability)



Are knowledge and understanding of agricultural markets important for working in your institution?

(e.g. what determines supply, demand and prices of agricultural products; how do prices interact across products, time and space)



Are knowledge and understanding of agricultural policy measures important for working in your institution?

(e.g. evaluate impact of policy measures on agricultural markets; Uzbek agricultural policy)



Is understanding and using basic accounting concepts important for working in your institution?



For working in your institution, do you think it is important to incorporate practical experiences as part of a study programme?

• not important at all• somehow important• very important



2.1 How can students be prepared to meet the requirements of the labour market?

Incorporation of practical experience as part of a study programme More intensive education on business and economic knowledge Improvement of general skills and competences (e.g. knowledge of

foreign languages, use of computer software, presentational skills, etc.) Promotion of understanding and use of basic accounting concepts



Any questions?



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