Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in AgriBusiness
Overview
This programme is offered from the Pietermaritzburg Campus. The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Agribusiness is to produce graduates who understand production (animal science, crop and horticultural sciences or wildlife science), finance and business management. The programme reflects both the humanities and the sciences explaining the importance of understanding the ways in which the agribusiness sector functions and solves problems.
SAQA
81130
NQF LEVEL
08
DURATION
4 Years
CAO CODE
KN-P-BSB
CLOSING DATE
30 September
DISCIPLINE
Entry Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) – Degree (Pass).
- APS score of no fewer than 28 points.
- Maths & Engl, LO & Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci 4.
Modules
Major 1: Agribusiness (Animal Science)
Semester 1
- The Smaller Side of Life – BIOL101 (16 Credits)
- General Principles of Chemistry – CHEM110 (16 Credits)
- Mathematics for Natural Sciences – MATH150 (16 Credits)
- Intro Physics for Life Sciences & Agriculture – PHYS131 (16 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits
Semester 2
- Life on Earth – BIOL102 (16 Credits)
- Chemical Reactivity – CHEM120 (16 Credits)
- Introduction to Statistics – STATS130 (16 Credits)
- Further Mathematics for Natural Sciences – MATHS143 (8 Credits)
- Modern Physics for Life Sciences & Agric – PHYS133 (8 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits.
Major 2: Agribusiness (Crop & Horticultural Science)
Semester 1
- The Smaller Side of Life – BIOL101 (16 Credits)
- General Principles of Chemistry – CHEM110 (16 Credits)
- Mathematics for Natural Sciences – MATH150 (16 Credits)
- Intro Physics for Life Sciences & Agriculture – PHYS131 (16 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits
Semester 2
- Life on Earth – BIOL102 (16 Credits)
- Chemical Reactivity – CHEM120 (16 Credits)
- Introduction to Statistics – STATS130 (16 Credits)
- Further Mathematics for Natural Sciences – MATHS143 (8 Credits)
- Modern Physics for Life Sciences & Agric – PHYS133 (8 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits.
Major 1: Agribusiness (Animal Science)
Semester 1
- Introduction to Agricultural Economics – AGEC210 (16 Credits)
- Farm Management – AGEC220 (16 Credits)
- Introduction to Biomolecules – BIOC201 (16 Credits)
- Sampling and Nonparametric methods – STAT221 (16 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits
Semester 2
- Agribusiness Finance and Marketing – AGEC270 (16 Credits)
- Pig and Poultry Production – ANSI201 (16 Credits)
- Beef and Dairy Production – ANSI209 (16 Credits)
- Experimental Design and Analysis – STAT222 (16 Credits)
- Introduction to Plant Production – AGPS200 (16 Credits)
OR
- Vertebrate Biology – BIOL222 (16 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits.
Major 2: Agribusiness (Crop & Horticultural Science)
Semester 1
- Introduction to Agricultural Economics – AGEC210 (16 Credits)
- Farm Management – AGEC220 (16 Credits)
- Sampling and Nonparametric Methods – STAT221 (16 Credits)
16 credit elective from:
- Environmental Instruments: Life/Earth Sciences – AMET212 (16 Credits)
- Rangeland Plants: Ecology and Management – BIOL223 (16 Credits)
- Plant and Animal Ecophysiology – BIOL204 (16 Credits)
Semester 2
- Agribusiness Finance and Marketing – AGEC270 (16 Credits)
- Introduction to Plant Production – ANSI201 (16 Credits)
32 credit electives from
- Vertebrate Biology – BIOL222 (32 Credits)
- Pig & Poultry Production – ANSI201 (32 Credits)
- Beef and Dairy Production – ANSI209 (32 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits.
Major 1: Agribusiness (Animal Science)
Semester 1
- Agricultural Development – AGEC380 (16 Credits)
- Introduction to Ruminant Nutrition – ANSI312 (16 Credits)
- Animal Growth and Meat Quality – ANSI333 (16 Credits)
- Animal Health – ANSI352 (16 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits
Semester 2
- Production Economics and Price Analysis – AGEC370 (16 Credits)
- Introduction to Monogastric Nutrition – ANSI311 (16 Credits)
- Applied Reproductive Physiology – ANSI370 (16 Credits)
- Introduction to Food Security – FDSC360 (16 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits.
Major 2: Agribusiness (Crop & Horticultural Science)
Semester 1
- Agricultural Development – AGEC380 (16 Credits)
- Irrigation Design and Management – AGPS301 (16 Credits)
- Field Crop Management – AGPS305 (16 Credits)
OR
- Protected Cultivation of Plants – AGPS309 (16 Credits)
- Orchard Management – AGPS307 (16 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits
Semester 2
- Production Economics and Price Analysis – AGEC370 (16 Credits)
- Crop Protection – AGPS308 (16 Credits)
32 credit electives from:
- Introduction to Food Security – FDSC360 (32 Credits)
- Principles of Plant Breeding – AGPS306 (32 Credits)
- Applied Reproductive Physiology – ANSI370 (32 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits.
Major 1: Agribusiness (Animal Science)
Semester 1
- Research Methodology and Linear Programming – AGEC750 (16 Credits)
- Advanced Monogastric Nutrition – ANSI711 (16 Credits)
- Forest Production and Utilisation – AGPS710(16 Credits)
- Agribusiness Research Project and Seminar (Year-long module) – AGBU791 (32 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits
Semester 2
- Agricultural Policy Analysis – AGEC740 (16 Credits)
- Rumen Metabolism and Feed Formulation – ANSI712 (16 Credits)
- Companion Animal Nutrition – ANSI703 (16 Credits)
- Agribusiness Research Project and Seminar (Year-long module) – AGBU791 (32 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits.
Major 2: Agribusiness (Crop & Horticultural Science)
Semester 1
- Research Methodology and Linear Programming – AGEC750 (16 Credits)
- Principles of Agricultural Research – AGPS701 (8 Credits)
32 credits from:
- Forest Production and Utilisation – AGPS710 (16 Credits)
- Industrial Crop Production, – AGPS715 (16 Credits)
- Pomology – AGPS716 (16 Credits)
- Agribusiness Research Project and Seminar (Year-long module) – AGBU791 (16 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits
Semester 2
- Agricultural Policy Analysis – AGEC740 (16 Credits)
- Observation and Analysis of Agro-industry – AGPS791 (16 Credits)
16 credits from:
- Advanced Seed Technology – AGPS712 (32 Credits)
- Staple Crop Production – AGPS714 (16 Credits)
- Postharvest Technology – AGPS732 (16 Credits)
- Ornamental and Amenity Horticulture – AGPS734 (16 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits.
- Total Credits for Qualification: 521
What do they actually do?
An Agricultural Business Consultant treats the different aspects of raising agricultural products as an integrated system. Farmers raise animals and harvest fruit and vegetables with the help of sophisticated harvesting techniques to direct harvesting operations.
Manufacturers develop increasingly efficient machines that can drive themselves. Processing plants determine the best way to clean and package livestock for shipping. While each subset of the industry is unlikely to interact directly with the consumer, each is focused on operating efficiently in order to keep prices reasonable.
Areas of Employment
- Universities and colleges
- Government and private research institutes
- Animal food producers
- Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural
Development - Banking institutes
- PWC
- Self-employment
Apply today and take the next step toward your future.