The University of Florence

Degree Courses in Wood Technology

The Diploma Course of Wood Technology at Florence university, now in its fourth year, will in 2001 become a recognised Degree Course.

The course has also been slightly modified to suit the new regulations and guidelines surrounding university study. However it still remains loyal to it original objective, which is: training young people to meet the demands of the wood industry, whilst also broadening their knowledge in manufacturing and marketing furniture.

A graduate in wood technology is a highly skilled professional who can cope with any of the challenges that the wood-furniture market of today throws in his/her path.

Its all about a new type of teaching-a first for any university department- that is especially dedicated to the needs of the national market:

> teaches a variety of operations and skills, which small/medium enterprises in the industry request.
> Its teaching quality is in grade with european standards
> it possesses indepth knowledge surrounding the different types of wood and derivative materials, industrial manufacturing technology, business management and marketing of products.
> it has the ability to increase company competitiveness and innovation.