BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAMME

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Programme Aims

The BSc Agribusiness programme was established in 1998 with the view of promoting the growth and development of agribusinesses in Ghana through human capacity building to cope with recent technological and innovative advances in the agro-industry. The programme aims to produce graduates in agribusiness with an entrepreneurial orientation

Programme Objectives

The objectives are  to provide a sound grounding in agronomy, animal husbandry, economics and computer application and commerce-related courses such as economics, accounting, marketing human resource management and project management. In addition, the programme will promote the development of Agribusiness through human capacity building that enables students to understand and take advantage of recent technological and innovative advances in the agribusiness sector. Further, the programme will produce graduates who are skilled in critical observation and thinking, able to analyse agribusiness systems that produce food, fibre and agricultural products, and competent to manage agribusiness enterprises. 

Target Group

The programme is designed for both regular and mature students in the public and private sectors.

Job Opportunities/Employment Prospects

Graduates of the programme can work as:

  • Commercial Farm Managers
  • Research Officers 
  • Project and Credit Officers in Banks and NGO’s
  • Officers in Management & Marketing Consulting firms
  • Officers in Agricultural Processing and Export firms
  • Officers in Agricultural Input & Supply Firms
  • Entrepreneurs in Agricultural Production, Input Supply & Processing

Sector

  • Supply & Process Sector
  • Work in MDAs (Ministries, Department and Agencies)
  • Commodities Brokers and Analyst  

Other Qualifications

In addition to the University admission requirements, candidates with the following qualifications may be admitted to level 300.

  • Diploma in Agriculture and related fields.
    • HND (first- or second-class, pass in related field).

The following will be admitted to level 200:

  • General Certificate in Agriculture and related fields (from a recognized University)
    • Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration (from a recognized University).
      • Professional certificate (e.g. ICA Ghana, ACCA intermediate level etc.)
      • HND (below “B” average) or HND shifting from their original programme
      • Diploma in Bilingual Secretaryship.
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