| Programme Name: |
MSC AGRIBUSINESS (SANDWICH) |
| Programme Type: |
POSTGRADUATE |
| Certificate Awarded: |
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS |
| Department: |
DEPARTMENT OF AGRIBUSINESS |
| Faculty/School: |
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND CONSUMER SCIENCES |
About The Programme
The ultimate objective of the MSc Agribusiness (sandwich) programme is to train agribusiness professionals who understand and are capable of supporting the agribusiness sector's growth and development. In this regard, the curriculum for the MSc in Agribusiness (sandwich) program have been designed to achieve a balance of academic knowledge and practical skill development, resulting in competent agribusiness professionals with the ability to establish and manage agribusinesses. It would prepare students to acquire technical knowledge in accordance with national policies in the agricultural and food industries.
The programme seeks to achieve the following objectives:
- Equip students with the knowledge and skill required to manage agri-food enterprises and supply chain management
- Equip students with practical knowledge and problem-solving skills required to make them successful managers in the agribusiness sector.
- Give opportunities for students to develop critical understanding of the current policy debate on economic transformation through agribusiness sector development.
- Assist students to identify and analyze different theoretical models of international trades in light of ‘real world’ situations as well as assess the impact of regional integration and multilateral arrangements in agricultural commodity marketing.
- Train students to understand research methodology techniques into rural agribusiness and agriprinuerial development in both domestic and international arena.
Entry Requirements
TO BE ADMITTED INTO A PROGRAMME LEADING TO THE AWARD OF A GRADUATE DIPLOMA OR THE MASTER'S DEGREE (MSC. AND M.PHIL), A CANDIDATE MUST:
- Have obtained a good first degree (at least Second Class Lower) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised University. Applicants with a first degree below Second-class Lower division may be admitted upon the recommendation of the Department. Applicants with masters non-research may be admitted to a 12-month top-up programme in the same or related field leading to the award of an MPhil.
- Submit an official transcript of your academic record.
- Submit two referee reports from somebody familiar with the applicant’s academic work.
- In addition, those seeking a research-related degree must attach a 3- 5 page research proposal of their intended area of research.
- Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the Faculties/Schools. These may include relevant work experience, a written entrance examination and an interview.
- Applicants must note that all MSc non-research programmes are available through Sandwich.
