BSc in Landscape Management and Garden Construction Engineering

1. The name of the undergraduate’s degree program: Landscape Management and Garden Construction Engineering

2. Level of qualification obtainable in the master's program and designation of professional qualification on the diploma

• level of qualification: bachelor (bachelor; abbreviated: BSc-)
• professional qualification: Landscape and Garden Engineer
• available specialisations: Garden Construction, Landscape Management, Urban Management

3. Field of science: agriculture

4. Length of the program: 7 semesters

5. Number of credits required to obtain an undergraduate's degree: 180+30 credits

• Orientation of the program: practice orientation (60-70 percent)
• Credits assigned to the thesis: 15 credits
• Minimum credit value for continuous practical training outside the institution: 30 credits
• Minimum credit value for optional subjects: 10 credits

6. Classification of fields of study according to the uniform classification system for education: 581/0731

7. The aim of training and professional competences of the undergraduate’s degree

The aim of the program is to train landscape architects and garden designers who, with their knowledge of ecology, engineering, architectural technology, economics, environmental health, and management, are prepared to perform tasks related to landscaping, construction, development, maintenance, and operation in the environment of landscapes, settlements, and various facilities. They are prepared to continue their studies in a master's program.

7.1. Professional competencies to be acquired

7.1.1. Landscape and Garden Engineer’s

a) knowledge

• Has comprehensive knowledge of the knowledge system and interrelationships of the fields of landscape design, garden construction, and settlement management, and is familiar with the various theoretical approaches and the terminology that underpins them.
• Kows the ecological relationships, basic concepts, facts, main characteristics, and connections related to the entire range of activities of landscape designers, garden designers, contractors, and maintenance personnel.
• Knows and understands the technical basics related to their field (the operation of instruments, machines, equipment, and software).
• Knows the planning basics necessary for garden design, landscape design, and settlement management, and understands the technical content of the plans.
• Knows garden and landscape architecture, settlement management, as well as the network of institutions operating in related fields and the legal background.
• Possesses management knowledge applicable to the field and is capable of running an independent business regardless of the size of the economic unit (family farm, industrial farming).
• Is familiar with the professional vocabulary of the field and its specific features in their native language and a foreign language.
• Knows the general ecological, architectural, economic, and management forms and methods of the training area.
• Knows and applies health-friendly, environmentally friendly, and environmentally sustainable technologies, knows and applies environmentally conscious waste management methods with particular care.

b) competencies

• Able to identify routine professional problems, independently process printed and electronic professional literature necessary for their theoretical and practical exploration, think analytically and synthetically, and evaluate them adequately.
• Able to form a professionally sound opinion on the practical applicability of theoretical knowledge.
• Able to interpret the behavior of actors in the fields of landscape and garden architecture and settlement management, as well as the formal and informal network of institutional relationships, and to use this in their work.
• Creative, with visual expressiveness, practical experience, and cultural awareness.
• Able to understand the conditions necessary for professional advancement in their field and thus able to plan their career path.
• Able to plan and implement procedures, allocate resources, participate in the development of proposals for professional decisions, and draw conclusions.
• Able to perform detailed analysis, explore fundamental relationships, and draw independent conclusions based on knowledge and methods related to the field.
• Able to understand information in foreign languages related to their field of expertise and actively use specialized terminology.
• Able to effectively use tools that facilitate written and oral communication.
• Able to organize and carry out their activities in an environmentally and health-conscious manner, giving preference to health-promoting solutions.

c) attitudes

• Authentically conveys the social role and values of the professions of landscape architect, garden designer, and community manager.
• Undertakes and authentically represents the social role of garden design, landscape architecture, community management, and related fields of study.
• Accepts the importance of professional development and career planning.
• Approaches professional issues constructively, with a willingness to cooperate, is proactive, and receptive to new ideas.
• Is receptive to the opinions of others and to sectoral, regional, national, and European values.
• Has an environmentally conscious approach.
• Is sensitive to ecological, environmental, and technical issues arising in their field of expertise and strives to analyze and solve them.
• Open to the credible communication of new professional achievements to both professional and non-professional target groups.
• Strives for continuous self-improvement.
• Accepts and represents the most important values of their field.

d) autonomy and responsibility

• Answers professional questions and solves problems independently or in collaboration with others, taking individual responsibility and adhering to the ethical standards of the profession.
• Forms and defends independent professional opinions in their field of expertise.
• Under professional supervision, directly manages the operational aspects of project tasks in research projects.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility with regard to professional, legal, and ethical standards and rules relating to their work and conduct.
• Independently plans their own professional development.
• Independently performs management functions at the organizational unit level and takes responsibility for their decisions.
• Takes responsibility for their own work and that of the employees under their supervision.

8. Characteristics of the undergraduate training

8.1. Professional characteristics

The disciplines and field of study that make up the program and lead to professional qualification:

• basic natural sciences (mathematics, computer science, descriptive geometry and drawing, botany, physical geography of Hungary, dendrology) 30-40 credits;
• economic and humanities knowledge (micro- and macroeconomics, entrepreneurship, public administration and law, social sciences) 10-20 credits;
• professional knowledge of landscape architecture and garden design (basic engineering, history of landscape, urban and garden architecture, architecture, geodesy and landscaping, road and public utility construction, garden and outdoor construction, nature conservation, landscape architecture, geoinformatics, environmental protection, urban architecture and planning, urban and green space management) 65-70 credits;
• professional knowledge of specializations of choice 40-45 credits.

8.1.2. Optional specializations and their specialized, disciplinary knowledge:

a) Garden construction specialization (management and implementation of tasks related to the construction and maintenance of municipal green spaces, private gardens, and green areas);
b) Landscape management specialization (performing tasks related to the landscape and nature conservation management and maintenance of rural areas, natural areas, national parks, and other protected areas);
c) Urban management specialization (management and completion of tasks related to municipal public areas and city operations).

8.2. Requirements of professional practice/internship

The internship is a continuous professional practice lasting one semester (twelve to fifteen weeks).