Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)

Description of the Programme

The programme is intended to train high-level manpower with practical and conceptual skills to be deployed to increase crop and animal production through research, extension education, training, marketing and self-employment. The government of Kenya has taken a decisive measure to accelerate agricultural production as part of the Big 4 Agenda and Vision 2030. Therefore, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture will contribute to the achievement of these goals by providing highly trained manpower equipped with a broad range of both conceptual and practical skills geared towards promoting crop and animal production. The programme will produce highly trained technical personnel that can assist in the development of a variety of enterprises both in animal and crop production. Students will be equipped with knowledge and skills to carry out basic and applied research geared towards the enhancement of crop and animal production. It also provides students with professional training in the management of agricultural systems and land use management, entrepreneurship, statistics and government policy among other key areas.

Minimum Entry Requirements