degrees on offer by colleges and faculties - University of Ghana

B.Sc Agriculture [Agribusiness]DurationCampusAwarding Faculty4 yearsLegon CampusCACSOverviewAgribusiness combines the knowledge and principlesof agriculture, science, economics and business for theproduction, processing and marketing of agriculturalcommodities.Agribusiness examines the structure and organisationof the agricultural food sector as well as the entirevalue chain extending from farm inputs, through onfarmbusinesses, to processing, transportation, creditand marketing. The cost-effective management andconservation of natural resources are also consideredin Agribusiness.Professionals in Agribusiness work as entrepreneurs,business consultants, product support specialist andagricultural finance advisors.Aims and Objectives• Well-rounded knowledge on the principles ofhorticulture and sustainable production of fruit,vegetable and ornamental crops.• An in-depth understanding of the theoreticalconcepts and methods pertaining to thedevelopment, support and maintenance of anagriculture-based business.• Ability to analyse agricultural problems from variousdomains, design and implement appropriateinterventions.• Demonstrate an understanding of thecoordination and supervision of the development,implementation and evaluation of an agriculturebasedbusiness.• Evaluate the wider social, political and businesscontexts within which agribusiness operatesand the need for high ethical and professionalstandards.Industry/Global TrendsThe study and practice of Agribusiness is continuallyevolving. In the past, the focus on Agribusiness wasfor its economic importance but in recent times, it hasbecome a critical component of society impacting onhealth, food security, technology and governance.Today, Agribusiness emphasises market driven-system,commercialisation of small holder-farms, advocacyand policy reforms and the role of technology to satisfyindustrial demand and customer preferences. Due toscarce natural resources, Agribusiness Managers mustfind innovative ways of feeding the world on a moreenvironmentally sustainable basis at reasonable costs.AssessmentStudents are assessed through a combination ofassignments, examinations and projects.Entry RequirementsSee General Admission Requirements andProcedures pages.Tuition MethodsClass discussion, Note dictation, Practical SessionsCareer ProspectsThere are wide-ranging career opportunities inAgribusiness including:• Managers of large and small-scale agriculturalenterprises• Agricultural researchers, statisticians, journalistsand educators• Marketing and commodity trading• Product support specialist• Agricultural finance advisorsB.Sc Agriculture [Agriculture Economics]DurationCampusAwarding Faculty4 yearsLegon CampusCACSOverviewAgricultural Economics is concerned with the studyof the production, distribution and consumption ofagricultural goods and services.In order to understand agriculture and resource issues,economic theory provides an analytical frameworkthat can be used to assess the interconnected partsof the agricultural industry, predicting likely outcomesof programmes, policies and regulations and devisingnecessary solutions. Agricultural Economists thusintegrate the concepts, methods and approachesfrom economics with knowledge of agriculture toevaluate issues, plans and projects in agriculture.College of Agriculture & Consumer Sciences - University of Ghana2013/2014 Univeresity of Ghana Prospectus 69