Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Agri-Entrepreneurship and Management) [from 2021]
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- At least five (5) subjects at the CSEC General Proficiency (grades I or II, (or III from 1998) or five (5) subjects at the IGCSE/GCE 'O' level examinations which must include English Language and Mathematics and passes in any one of the following subjects (Agriculture Science, Biology, Human & Social Biology, Integrated Science, Food & Nutrition, Accounts, Business and Economics) or its equivalent.
- Persons of mature age (a minimum of 21 years in the calendar year of entry to the University) who do not meet the minimum requirements but who can satisfy the University with evidence of recent academic achievement and relevant experience and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
- Three (3) subjects (Grades A-E) at the GCE 'A' Level or Three (3) subjects (Grades I-III) at CAPE (both units I and II), one of which must be Entrepreneurship, Agricultural Science, Management of Business or Biology.
- A Diploma in Agriculture from the Guyana School of Agriculture or its equivalent.
- A Certificate in Agriculture with a minimum pass with credit from the Guyana School of Agriculture and a minimum of three (3) subjects at CSEC or equivalent.
- A Certificate in agro-processing with a minimum pass with credit from the Guyana School of Agriculture and a minimum of three (3) subjects at CSEC or equivalent.
- A Trained Teacher's Certificate with a minimum pass with credit from Cyril Potter College of Education and a minimum of three (3) subjects at CSEC or equivalent.
- Ordinary Diploma in Commerce (ODC) from the Government Technical Institute (GTI) (minimum pass with credit), plus three (3) subjects CXC/CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level.
- The Associate of Science from the University of Guyana, or its equivalent.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM1103 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 | — |
| MNG1104 | Foundation Mathematics for Business | 3 | — |
| CHM1102 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 3 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| ECN1100 | Introductory Micro-Economics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG1201 | Business Mathematics | 3 | — |
| MNG1202 | Computer Studies | 3 | — |
| SOC1201 | Sociology of Enterprise | 3 | — |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQU2102 | Introduction to Aquaculture and Aquaponics | 4 | — |
| ACT2102 | Principles of Accounting | 3 | — |
| AGR2102 | Principles of Crop Production | 4 | — |
| AGR2103 | Principles of Livestock Production | 4 | — |
| AGR3104 | Rural Sociology & Extension Education | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR2201 | Agricultural Microbiology | 4 | — |
| FSC2101 | Introduction to Food Science | 3 | — |
| ECN1200 | Introductory Macro-Economics | 4 | — |
| ECN1203 | Introductory Statistics | 3 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG2101 | Business Leadership | 3 | — |
| YYY3101 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose either EHO2107 or ENV3107 after consultation with your HOD. |
| WWW3102 | Elective (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | Choose either FSC3101 or AQU3101 after consultation with your HOD. |
| ZZZ3101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose One Agriculture course after consultation with your HOD. |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR3205 | Agribusiness Management | 4 | — |
| MKT4200 | Agricultural Marketing | 4 | — |
| ZZZ3201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose One Agriculture course after consultation with your HOD. |
| ENT3200 | Entrepreneurial Opportunity Recognition | 3 | — |
| MKT4206 | New Product Development | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWW3101 | Elective (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | Choose One foreign language 3 or 4 credit course from across the University in either semester after consultation with your HOD. |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR4103 | Agricultural Financing and Credit | 3 | — |
| AGR4102 | Agricultural Policies and Laws | 4 | — |
| AGR4104 | Regional and International Trade and Regulations | 3 | — |
| ENT4102 | Start-Up Development | 3 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR4203 | Agricultural Tourism | 3 | — |
| ZZZ4201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose One Agriculture course after consultation with your HOD. |
| MKT4202 | Internet Marketing | 3 | — |
| ENT4201 | Managing a Growing Business | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR4120 | Business Development/Internship | 6 | — |