This revised Diploma in Crop production and management program at Busitema University is now a more practical oriented one that trains students in the field of crop production and management. The program produces graduates with basic scientific knowledge and practical skills in crop production, soil science, agricultural mechanization, agricultural extension, agricultural marketing, farm management and agricultural economics among others. It is designed to contribute to the national objectives of increasing household incomes, employment creation and food security among others. The program has a key course of farm practices and special projects that is designed to provide daily hands-on practical experience to students in the farm and an outreach course in which students in their last academic year interact with farming communities to disseminate key modern skills and technologies to farmers. Given that majority of our farmers practice mixed farming, a course on livestock production is also among the courses to provide the student with key knowledge and skills to practice mixed and organic farming.
General Objective
The overall objective of the program is to offer both scientific and practical knowledge to trainees with a view to produce proficient graduates who will offer practical solutions to Ugandan agricultural sector development needs through research and innovation transfer.
Specific Objectives
Upon qualification, the graduate should be able to;
The program targets students with Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent, who opt to pursue a carrier in agriculture. Persons who have a certificate in agriculture or agriculture related field are also eligible.
Admission to the First Year
Admission to the programme shall be done in accordance with Busitema University admission regulations. A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the programme on meeting the following requirements:
General Objective
The overall objective of the program is to offer both scientific and practical knowledge to trainees with a view to produce proficient graduates who will offer practical solutions to Ugandan agricultural sector development needs through research and innovation transfer.
Specific Objectives
Upon qualification, the graduate should be able to;
- Have attained knowledge, skills and good attitude for effective employment in agriculture and other related sectors.
- Conduct research in the field of crop and other related disciplines to provide solutions to farming communities development needs.
- Have acquired new knowledge and skills on crop production and be able to disseminate them to communities while implementing government policies and programs in the agricultural sector.
- Establish and manage crop-based enterprises profitably.
- Acquire background knowledge, skills and attitude for further training.
The program targets students with Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent, who opt to pursue a carrier in agriculture. Persons who have a certificate in agriculture or agriculture related field are also eligible.
Admission to the First Year
Admission to the programme shall be done in accordance with Busitema University admission regulations. A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the programme on meeting the following requirements:
- The Uganda Certificate of Education (“O” Level) or their equivalents, with at least a credit pass in Biology, Agriculture or Geography.
- The Uganda Advance Certificate of Education (“A” Level) with at least a Principal pass in Biology, Agriculture, Geography or entrepreneurship.
- The Uganda Certificate of Education (“O” Level) or their equivalents with at least a credit pass in Biology, Chemistry, Geography or Agriculture.
- A credit pass in Tropical Agriculture certificate from a recognized agricultural training institution.
- A certificate of at least lower second class in Animal Production or General Agriculture from a recognized Agricultural training institution