Agribusiness Management, B.Sc
The Department of Agricultural Economics proposes to start a degree of B.Sc. (Agribusiness Management), on the basis that Agribusinesses have provided the growing centre of transformation process in both developed and the developing nations. The effective and efficient organization of Agribusinesses is a major pre-requisite of agricultural and economic development. Therefore, the programme offers a wide exposure to problems affecting the agribusiness industry through real life case studies. It also exposes its students to the most recent advances in information technology and management. The programme is thus well grounded to provide the agro-industry with personnel who will need little practical training on the job to be able to perform well. Agribusinesses play a vital role in paving the smooth road to industrialisation. In a liberalized environment, private sector development is important and agribusiness play an essential role. The course is planned for both regular Government sponsored students and self sponsored students. The course will offer the flexibility of full-time as well as part-time teaching.
The Department of Agricultural Economics proposes to start a degree of B.Sc. (Agribusiness Management), on the basis that Agribusinesses have provided the growing centre of transformation process in both developed and the developing nations. The effective and efficient organization of Agribusinesses is a major pre-requisite of agricultural and economic development. Therefore, the programme offers a wide exposure to problems affecting the agribusiness industry through real life case studies. It also exposes its students to the most recent advances in information technology and management. The programme is thus well grounded to provide the agro-industry with personnel who will need little practical training on the job to be able to perform well. Agribusinesses play a vital role in paving the smooth road to industrialisation. In a liberalized environment, private sector development is important and agribusiness play an essential role. The course is planned for both regular Government sponsored students and self sponsored students. The course will offer the flexibility of full-time as well as part-time teaching.
Objectives:
To help clients make the best possible use of resources and services already available to them by:
(i) Changing their knowledge base so as to increase allocative efficiency in resource use.
(ii) Changing their outlook and attitudes through development of skills and capacity for work.
(iii) Providing them with training and know-how for problem identification, solution and decision making.
KES- K.C.S.E. Candidates
In addition to satisfying the minimum University requirements of mean grade of C+, the candidates should also offer passes at C+ or above in Biology or Biological Sciences, Physics and Chemistry or Physical Sciences and Mathematics. In order to satisfy the cluster of four subjects, for candidates offering Physical and Biological Sciences the fourth subject may be selected from the following subjects.
Geography - Building Construction
Home Science - Power Mechanics
Agriculture - Electricity
Wood work - Drawing and Design
Metal work - Aviation Technology
A1.2 Other Candidates: (for Self-sponsored)
Admission to the degree course may also be granted to the following candidates:
- Holders of KACE with two Principal level passes one of which must be in mathematics
- Holders of diploma from recognized agricultural or veterinary college with passes at credit or distinction.
- Holder of a degree from a recognized University.
- Holder of a Higher National Diploma from a recognized institution.