India is one of the largest producers of spices and pulses worldwide. Living in her rich soil, agriculture studies is relevant for the society & economy as well as strategic for career growth. The B.Sc in Agriculture course at Sangam University equips students with all-round knowledge of agriculture sector.
A B.Sc. Agriculture + MBA (Integrated) course is a combination program that combines the technical knowledge of agriculture with management skills. The program typically takes five years to complete and offers students an opportunity to gain expertise in both the fields.
During the first three years of the program, students will focus on developing a strong foundation in agriculture, covering topics such as soil science, crop cultivation, plant breeding, agricultural engineering, and animal husbandry. In the fourth and fifth year, students will learn management skills, including accounting, finance, marketing, human resource management, and entrepreneurship.
Programme DetailsThe objective of this course is to create a platform to motivate and provide systematic guidance to the students to realize their dream as agri-preneurs. Agribusiness here at our university focuses on training students in the principles and practices of agricultural production, value addition, marketing, supply chain, global trends and future challenges. Students will get an in-depth idea about Agribusiness through regular interaction with industry leaders, seminars, workshops etc. MBA in Agri-Business is one of the fastest growing sectors to be in, both as an entrepreneur and a professional. The course is related to the business of crop cultivation, food production and the various related business concepts in agriculture. The curriculum explores the whole range of agronomic products grown in India, their importance and needs. The course attempts to understand and innovate ways and means to protect and preserve agrarian sources, and also focuses on their related objectives and effectiveness in commercial operations, besides conducting constant research in farm maintenance.
Special Education
We are committed to providing high-quality education to all of our students, including those with special needs. There are a number of workshops/seminars conducted to prep the students and we also provide an internship program with top companies that helps students take their first step into the real world.
Course Goals
The program aims to develop students' communication and outreach skills so that they can effectively disseminate agricultural knowledge to farmers and other stakeholders. Ultimately, the goal of the program is to produce graduates who are well-equipped to contribute to the development of the agriculture sector, both in India and globally.
Duration & Eligibility
Interested aspirants for the course should fit into the below-mentioned eligibility criteria.
Completion of Intermediate (12 years of school education) in Science stream
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Mathematics as the subjects of study
Apart from this, candidates with Intermediate in Agriculture stream are also eligible to apply.
A Minimum of 45% Aggregate marks in 10+2 examination from any recognized Board(Through JET Rajasthan).
How B.Sc. Agriculture + MBA (Integrated) helps your career grow?
The program aims to produce professionals who can bridge the gap between farmers and the market, ensuring that the agricultural sector operates efficiently and sustainably. Graduates of the program can find employment in government agencies, NGOs, private sector firms, research institutions, and international organizations.
Program Objectives Includes:
The graduate attributes envisaged to be concomitantly developed by students of B.Com.(Hons.), both during and on completion of the program are:
- Agronomy: Basics of Agronomy, Kharif and Rabi Crop, Crop Protection, Weed Management, Irrigation Techniques, Water Resource Management, Organic Farming, Sustainable Agriculture.
- Plant Genetics: Botany, Basics of Genetics, Plant Breeding, Seed Technology, Basics of Biotechnology.
- Soil Science: Introduction to Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Soil Chemistry, Fertilizers, Agricultural Chemistry.
- Agriculture Engineering: Agriculture Machinery, Power and Tools, Harvest Technology, Environment Science and Engineering, Renewable Energy.
- Agricultural Economics: Market prices, Trade prices, Marketing, Finance, Agribusiness Management, Farm Management.
- Agricultural Meteorology: Climate patterns, Climatic hazards on Agriculture, Climatic Zones, Weather forecasting.
- Plant Pathology: Crop Diseases, Nematology.
- Horticulture: Fruit Crops, Medicinal Plants, Aromatic Plants, Flower Production, Spices, Plantation Crops.
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FAQs
Master’s in Agriculture (India): After completing BSc Agriculture, continuing with higher agricultural education is one of the career options. There are a number of reputed agriculture institutions in India to join for MSc specialising in one of the agriculture areas after qualifying with good rank in PG entrance examination conducted by SAUs/ ICAR for JRF.
Master’s in Agriculture (Foreign): Study abroad option is also available where lot of foreign universities admit Indian BSc Agriculture graduates with scholarships (Commonwealth Scholarship, Erasmus Mundus etc).
Master’s in Science As an Agriculture graduate, one can continue higher education with masters in biotechnology (plant /animal) through IIS, IIT, JNU, Bose University and a few more, for which appearing in entrance exams conducted by respective institutions is required.
Master of Business (Agribusiness /General): There are a large number of universities/institutions like IIM-A and IIM-L, where MBA with specialisation in Agri related business is offered.
Competitive Exams: Graduate in BSc Agriculture, like any other graduate is eligible to appear for job exams in Banking, Defence, UPSC, SSC and many more organisations. Besides, there are exclusive exams only for agriculture graduates (IBPS AO, FCI, AIC, IIFCO, NSCI etc.).
Campus Placements: Many reputed companies visit agriculture colleges or universities for recruiting BSc Agriculture students under campus placement program.
State Government Jobs: Graduates for jobs like Agriculture Development Officer (ADO), Class-I (Gazetted), Agriculture Extension Officer, Range Forest Officer, District Horticulture Officer (D.H.O. Grade-I), Superintendent-Govt Garden, District Cane Officer, Assistant Conservator, etc. are regularly recruited by the respective state governments.
Jobs in Banks and Insurance sector: Field Officers, Rural Development Officers, Junior Associates and Junior Agricultural Associates, Agricultural and Probationary Officers are recruited by different public sector and private banks of India.
Jobs in Teaching and Education: For those who are passionate about teaching, there are plenty of opportunities to make a career in teaching at agriculture at a school, college and university level.
Jobs in Research and Development (R & D): Agricultural Research Scientist (ARS) and Research Fellow posts are available with many government and private organisations.
Jobs in Private Sector: There are a number of private organisations, mostly in the agriculture industry that recruit graduates on a regular basis.
Becoming an EntrepreneurNo industry is better suited for becoming an entrepreneur than the agriculture sector. If your dream is to setup your own business to become an employer rather than an employee, there are a number of opportunities and promotional schemes from the government to establish your own business in the agriculture related industry.
Agricultural JournalismWhen your passion is writing and reporting, then Agricultural Journalism is the best choice for you.
