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University of Cape Coast (UCC)

BSc - Agribusiness
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Programme Overview
About Programme: Our B.Sc in Agribusiness equips our graduates to explore career opportunities invariety of fields in both the public and private sectors. Our graduates are well trained with an in-depth understanding of such a multidiscipline industry and as such, are well placed to add value to any agro based organisation. B.Sc Agribusiness degree holders can be employed as;  Product support specialists  Agricultural finance advisors.  Project officers in local multinational organizations such as Food and Agricultural Organization  Project officers in the banks  Management Information System officers in Agricultural and non-agricultural related sectors. Graduates from the programme can establish their own successful commercial farm
Domestic Requirements
Entry Requirements:
A. SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate Applicants

Candidates must have passes in the following core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies
In addition to the above, candidates must have passes in three (3) elective subjects under options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below:
OPTION 1 Science students: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General Agriculture.

OPTION 2 Business students: Economics, Accounting, Business Management and Costing or Elective Mathematics. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of Grade D (for SSSCE) or C6 (for WASSCE) in Integrated Science.

OPTION 3 Arts students: Economics, Elective Mathematics and Geography or French. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of Grade D (for SSSCE) or C6 (for WASSCE) in Integrated Science.

OPTION 4 Agricultural students: General Agriculture or Biology, Crop Husbandry and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Forestry, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.

B. Diploma Certificate Applicants Diploma holders in any field of Agriculture from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division will be considered for admission at Level 300. Candidates must pass a selection interview.
International Requirements
Entry Requirements:
A. SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate Applicants

Candidates must have passes in the following core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies
In addition to the above, candidates must have passes in three (3) elective subjects under options 1, 2, 3 or 4 below:
OPTION 1 Science students: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General Agriculture.

OPTION 2 Business students: Economics, Accounting, Business Management and Costing or Elective Mathematics. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of Grade D (for SSSCE) or C6 (for WASSCE) in Integrated Science.

OPTION 3 Arts students: Economics, Elective Mathematics and Geography or French. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of Grade D (for SSSCE) or C6 (for WASSCE) in Integrated Science.

OPTION 4 Agricultural students: General Agriculture or Biology, Crop Husbandry and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Forestry, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.

B. Diploma Certificate Applicants Diploma holders in any field of Agriculture from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division will be considered for admission at Level 300. Candidates must pass a selection interview.
Programme Details
Duration

4 Years

Campus Region & Location

Region: Central

Location: Cape Coast

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University of Cape Coast (UCC)

Emails:

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Location:

Cape Coast

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