Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Colleges

The university is divided into several colleges, each offering a range of programs:

• Accounting Sciences
• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
• Economic & Management Sciences
• Education
• Human Sciences
• Law
• Science, Engineering & Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Research

The university is committed to research and innovation, with a focus on problem-solving research with relevance and impact. Research areas include:

• People in research
• Research & innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

Program Details

One of the programs offered by the university is Farm Management (AME2605), which is an undergraduate degree module. The details of this program are as follows:

Farm Management - AME2605

• Under Graduate Degree
• Semester module
• NQF level: 6
• Credits: 12
• Module presented in English
• Pre-requisite: AME1501
• Purpose: Farm management as a problem-solving tool is discussed in relation to both positive and negative impacts on society; agribusiness and food security; and good practice trends as a means of achieving quality control on farm management practices.
• Students credited with this module will be able to demonstrate understanding of the applications of farming in the society; acquire insight into farming impacts on the environment, agriculture, nutrition, industry and health, show understanding of how farming depends on their disciplines especially animal health, animal science, crop science, economics, environmental science and food security, show an appreciation of the material and equipment required for conducting research in farming; demonstrate an understanding of why it is important to adhere to the principles and methods of quality control when applying farm management as a problem solving tool.
• The module is intended for Agricultural development technicians, trainers and facilitators in the field of agricultural management.