Strengths

1. The program focuses on a rising field such as smart agricultural technologies.
2. Application-based educational approach (greenhouses, sensor systems, automation applications, laboratory studies).
3. Integration of theoretical foundations in cultivated plants with technology.
4. Graduates have the potential to be employed in a wide variety of fields, including the agricultural sector, the food industry, and technology companies.
5. Curriculum encompassing contemporary agricultural principles such as sustainability, environmental awareness, and energy efficiency.
6. Potential for universities located in agricultural regions to directly contribute to regional development.
7. Program outcomes can be structured in accordance with the TYYÇ (National Education and Sciences Entrance Exam) and Bologna criteria.
8. Interdisciplinary structure (agriculture, engineering, information technologies).
9. Students are provided with fieldwork, technical trips, and internship opportunities.
10. The goal of training qualified intermediate staff to contribute to the digital transformation in agriculture.

Weaknesses

1. Infrastructure deficiencies related to smart greenhouse technologies.
2. Low recognition of the program across Turkey.
3. Limited number of academic staff specialized in this field.
4. Lack of a systematic structure for collaboration with industry and industrial projects.
5. Relatively low level of technical English and digital software proficiency among students.
6. Lack of a clear professional title or employment position definition for graduates.

Opportunities

1. Increasing investment and interest in smart agriculture, digital greenhouses, and sustainable production technologies in Turkey and globally.
2. Incentive programs supported by the Ministries of Agriculture, Technology, and Energy to support smart agriculture projects.
3. Opportunities to conduct applied R&D projects thanks to increased university-industry collaborations.
4. The growing need for qualified technical personnel for export-oriented greenhouse production enterprises.
5. Collaboration opportunities with domestic technology companies developing smart agriculture systems.
6. The increasing importance of smart systems in areas such as climate change and water management.
7. Opportunities for graduates to continue their professional development through lifelong learning and certification programs.
8. Green transformation and digital agriculture projects supported by EU funds, TÜBİTAK, and Development Agencies.
9. Support for women and youth entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector.

Threats

1. The cost of automation investments in the agricultural sector and the accessibility challenges for small businesses.
2. Employment policies and professional definitions for this new field are not yet clear.
3. Climate change and rising energy costs have the potential to complicate the sustainability of greenhouse businesses.
4. Dependence on foreign-sourced products and software for agricultural technologies.
5. Relatively low interest among young people in the agricultural sector.