The main aim of the programme is to train and produce graduates with requisite skills and competencies needed to become professional agribusiness experts to drive Ghana’s agricultural transformation agenda. This will be done through quality teaching, practical hands-on training, relevant academic and demand-driven research, and exposure to industry best practice. 

 

Admission Entry Requirements 

Eligible candidates must possess one of the entry requirements below:

Applicants from all programmes or disciplines at the secondary level are eligible to apply. These include areas as General Science, General Agriculture, General Arts, Business, Home Economics, and Visual Arts.   

 

 

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

Grade D or better in three (3) core subject (English Language, Mathematics (Core), Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three (3) elective subjects.

West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

Passes (A1-D7) in all core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and science; and must possess a minimum of C6 or better in any three (3) subjects relevant to the area of specialization (elective subject).

General Certificates of Education (GCE) Advance Level

Passes in three subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject 

 

Advance Business Certificate Examination (ABCE)

Passes in three (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes in five subjects.

 

Diploma in Agribusiness and Finance 

A pass or better is required to be enrolled into the second year (level 200) of the HND Programme. All other candidates with good passes in any relevant at the Diploma level may also be admitted into the HND level 200. 

 

Mature Student’s Entry

Mature Applicants must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five years old at the time of application, must pass the Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of work experience will be an added advantage. 

Foreign Applicants: 

Academic records of foreign applicants with the requisite qualification will be referred to GTEC for the determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement.

 

Advanced Level Certificate (GCE ‘A’ Level) Applicants

  1. Five credits (Grade 6) or better at the GCE ‘O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics 

  2. Passes in three ‘A’ Level subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D)

 

 

 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

 

YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE 

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Component

T

P

C

AGP 101

Financial Accounting

2

0

2

Core

AGP 103

Foundations of Entrepreneurship

3

0

3

Core

COS 101

Communication Skills I

2

0

2

Mandatory

CLT 101

Computer Literacy I

1

2

2

Mandatory

AGP 105

Introduction to Agriculture 

2

0

2

Core

AGP 107

Principles of Agribusiness Management 

2

0

2

Core

AGP 109

Agricultural Marketing

2

0

2

Core

AGP 111

Swine Production and Management

2

2

3

Core

Total

16

4

18

 

 

YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Component

T

P

C

COS 102

Communication Skills II

2

0

2

Mandatory

CLT 102

Computer Literacy II

1

2

2

Mandatory

AFS 100

African Studies                         

2

0

2

Mandatory

AGP 102

Cost Accounting

2

0

2

Core

AGP 104

Cattle, Sheep and Goat Production

2

2

3

Core

AGP 106

Agribusiness Financing

2

0

2

Core

AGP 108

Vegetable Crop Production & Management

2

2

3

Core

AGP 110

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

1

2

2

Core

Total

14

8

18

 

 

 

YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Component

T

P

C

AGP 201

New Venture Creation I

0

6

3

Practical

AGP 203

Consulting for Small Businesses I

0

6

3

Practical

AGP 205

Arable Crop Production and Management

2

2

3

Core 

AGP 207

Micro Livestock, Snails & Mushroom Production

2

2

3

Core 

AGP 209

Fruit Crop Production and Management

2

2

3

Core 

AGP 211

Introduction to Agricultural Economics

2

0

2

Core 

AGP 213

Attachment I                                                               

0

12

2

Mandatory 

AGP 215

Introduction to Postharvest Technology

1

2

2

Core 

Total

9

32

21

 

 

 

YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Component

T

P

C

AGP 202

New Venture Creation II

0

6

3

Practical

AGP 204

Consulting for Small Businesses II

0

6

3

Practical

AGP 206

Poultry production & Management

2

2

3

Core 

AGP 208         

Plantation and Industrial Crops Production

2

2

3

Core 

AGP 210

Research Methods                                           

2

0

2

Research

AGP 212

Agribusiness Risk & Resource Management

2

0

2

Core 

AGP 214

Postharvest Physiology

1

2

2

Core 

AGP 216

Apiculture                                                                   

1

2

2

Core 

Total

10

20

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR THREE SEMESTER ONE

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Component

T

P

C

AGP 301

New Venture Creation III

0

6

3

Practical 

AGP 303

Consulting for Small Businesses III

0

6

3

Practical

AGP 305

Harvesting & Storage of Agricultural Produce

1

2

2

Core 

AGP 307

Quantitative Methods for Decision Making   

2

0

2

Core 

AGP 309

Principles and Practices of Aquaculture

2

2

3

Core 

AGP 311

Extension Education

2

0

2

Core

AGP 313

Food Processing, Packaging & Preservation

2

2

3

Core 

AGP 315

Seminar I

0

2

1

Research

AGP317

Attachment II                                                   

0

12

2

Mandatory 

Total

9

34

21

 

 

 

YEAR THREE SEMESTER TWO

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Component

T

P

C

AGP 302

New Venture Creation IV

0

6

3

Practical

AGP304

Consulting for Small Business IV

0

6

3

Practical

AGP 306

Project Planning, Analysis & Management

2

2

3

Core 

AGP 308

Postharvest Losses and Loss Assessment

1

2

2

Core 

AGP 310

Irrigation & Sustainable Land Management

2

2

3

Core 

AGP 312

Seminar II       

0

2

1

Research

AGP 314

Student Project

0

6

3

Research 

Total

5

26

18

 

 

Programme Category
HND Programme
Programme Session
Weekend
Programme Duration
Three (3) Years
Programme Department
Department of Agropreneurship