Central University of TechnologyMaster's DegreeDiploma in Agricultural Management
Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
About this course
Diploma in Agricultural Management develops knowledge and practical capability in agricultural and environmental systems, natural resources and applied field practice. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.
What you may study
Biological and environmental sciences; production systems; resource management; soil, plant or animal studies; data collection; fieldwork; and practical projects. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.
Other admission conditions
The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement. The student must also obtain a minimum score of 4 for English. Furthermore, the student must have passed any two
of the following subject: Agricultural Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy, Accounting or Economy (on level four). Experienced learners not meeting these minimum academic requirements will be required to
go through a rigorous process of recognition of prior learning (RPL) to establish their potential to participate in the program. Career Opportunities Graduates are equipped for careers in Agricultural management. The Diploma also provides the
pathway for further studies into an Advanced Diploma. INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS SEMESTER 1 INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERING AMN115C Agricultural Management 1 PPR115C Plant Production 1 APR115C Animal Production 1 COM115C Computer Skills SSC115C
Agricultural Soil Science 1 PAS115C Pasture Science 1 PRE1A English Proficiency PRE2B English Proficiency SEMESTER 2 AMN126C Agricultural Management 2 PPR126C Plant Production 2 APR126C Animal Production 2 CAP125C Computer Applications 2
APT126C Agricultural Production Techniques SCL125C Soil Classification 2 2nd Year APM206W Agricultural Production Management 2 APT206W Agricultural Production Techniques 2 LBB206W Agricultural Management: Work-Integrated Learning 3 rd Year
AMN307C Agricultural Management 3 ENG307C Agricultural Engineering 1 ALW307C Agricultural Law 3 PBL307C Human Resrource Management: Agriculture 1 Electives PPR307C* Plant Production 3 APR3O7C* Animal Production 3 For more information
Possible study paths
Graduates may progress to doctoral study in a related field, subject to research alignment and the receiving institution's admission requirements. Advanced or postgraduate study in agriculture, environmental management, conservation, biological sciences or a related specialisation, subject to admission requirements.
Where this qualification may lead
Agricultural adviser; production manager; conservation officer; environmental technician; farm manager; field researcher; or natural-resource practitioner.
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