Agricultural Studies (Post-Diploma)

Program Overview

The Agricultural Studies program explores the multifaceted connections within the agricultural industry, integrating social, economic, political, and environmental factors. Through a blend of theoretical and applied approaches, students gain a comprehensive understanding of agriculture, encompassing the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Graduates are equipped for careers in various agricultural fields, including commodity sales, resource management, and agribusiness consultation. The program also provides a strong foundation for further graduate studies in environmental law, management, or education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Agricultural Studies delves into the connections between various factors (social, economic, political, and environmental) that influence the agricultural industry, encompassing production at the farm level to international policy.
• The program focuses on the practical and scientific aspects of agriculture through theoretical and applied approaches, with considerable lab experience and an emphasis on current issues and cutting-edge research.
• Upon completion, graduates possess comprehensive knowledge of agriculture, encompassing the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, ensuring a multifaceted understanding of the field.

Outline:

• Course selections may vary but commonly include:
• Animal & Plant Physiology
• Genetics
• Agricultural Policy
• Ecology
• Microbiology
• Economic Geography
• Biotechnology
• Weather & Climate
• Agricultural Geography
• Soils & Irrigation
• Environmental Economics
• Resource Management
• Geographic Information Systems

Careers:

• BA Program graduates may pursue careers as:
• Commodity sales representative
• Agricultural account manager
• Product support specialist
• Marketing & Technical Advisory Services
• Farm Commodity Marketing Services
• Animal & Plant Production Management
• Resource Management
• Trade Development
• Agribusiness Consultation
• Agronomy
• Land Development Industries
• BSc Program graduates may pursue careers as:
• Precision agriculture
• Account manager
• Agronomist
• Quality assurance technician
• Entomology
• Plant Science
• Agricultural Engineering
• Horticulture
• Animal Science
• Agricultural Product Inspection
• The undergraduate degree in Agricultural Studies serves as a solid foundation for graduate studies in environmental law, management, or education.
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