Overview

Programme Overview

This programme aims to give graduates in various areas of Crop Science and related fields an opportunity to broaden their knowledge in Crop Science. Emphasis will be placed on the scientific aspects of Crop Production, Crop Improvement and Crop Protection that are relevant to agriculture.

On completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:

  1. Develop an understanding of the disciplines related to crop production, protection or improvement; make them familiar with chemical, biological, and physical principles that relate to crop plants and their environment. Develop their skills to apply the principles related to crops, soils, and environment to solve crop production, improvement and protection problems.

Develop their leadership, communication, and technical skills in crop sciences.

  1. Manage agricultural enterprises and develop entrepreneurship skills to create employment and improve the economy of the country.

 

Entry Requirements

To be eligible in the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of at least a good first degree in Agronomy, Crop Science or Horticulture or related fields from a recognised University. 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Employability: After completing the programme, graduates should be able to:

  • Teach at universities and colleges.
  • Work as agronomists, crop protectionists, plant breeders and horticulturalists.
  • Work as researchers in public and private institutions.
  • Work as consultants.
  • Create their own business ventures.
  • Work in NGOs,
  • National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) and International, Researchers, Consultants

Further Studies: Doctoral studies in Agronomy, Plant Breeding and other related programmes.

Programme Structure