University of Cape Coast (UCC)
BSc - Agribusiness
Intake Period(s):
Public
University
Domestic Fee
GHS 0.00
International Fee
USD 0.00
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
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.
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
Certificate Type
BSc - Bachelor of Science
Undergraduate/First Degree
Mode of Study/teaching
Blended Learning (In-person and Online)
Time of Study
Regular Teaching Time (8am - 5pm)
Duration
4 Years
Campus Region & Location
Region: Central
Location: Cape Coast
Institution Information
Institution Contact Information
Institution Name
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Emails
registrar@ucc.edu.gh |
Location
Cape Coast
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