Quick Facts

Credential

Diploma

Delivery Options:

Both On-Campus and Online - Some of your Classes will be in-person, on campus and some will be done online.

Duration: Two Years

With a typical full-time course load, this programme will take Two Years to complete.

Language of instruction

english

Quick Facts

Credential

Diploma

Delivery Options:

Both On-Campus and Online - Some of your Classes will be in-person, on campus and some will be done online.

Duration: Two Years

With a typical full-time course load, this programme will take Two Years to complete.

Language of instruction

english

Admission Requirements

Entrance Requirements

  • Direct Entry

    • UACE (A-level) with at least one principal pass in Agriculture, Biology, or related subjects.

    Certificate Entry

    • UCE (O-level) plus a Certificate in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, or Rural Development from a recognized institution.

    Mature Entry

    • At least 25 years old, with relevant work experience, and having passed a mature entry exam approved by NCHE.

Additional Requirements and Considerations

English Proficiency

What you will Learn

Graduates of this programme will be able to:

  • Apply scientific principles in crop and animal production.

  • Design, implement, and evaluate rural development projects.

  • Use digital tools to support agricultural innovation.

  • Mobilize and train farmers using participatory approaches.

  • Conduct basic agricultural research and interpret findings.

  • Initiate and manage profitable agribusiness ventures.

  • Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in community work.

Career Opportunities

Career Prospects

Graduates will qualify for employment or self-employment in the following areas:

  • Agricultural Extension Services (Gov’t and NGOs)

  • Farm Management and Agribusiness

  • Rural Development Agencies

  • Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)

  • Input supply and value addition enterprises

  • Project Assistants in agricultural innovations

  • Start their own farms or agribusiness ventures

Tuition & Fees

The tuition and fee amounts are estimates based on current academic year's rates. For financial planning purposes, please use these totals as an approximate estimate of your costs. Actual fees may vary by term and enrolment activities.


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