Agriculture

Bachelor of Science Honours in Agriculture

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Description

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Agriculture (with specialisation in Agribusiness Management or Sustainable Agriculture) is a postgraduate specialisation degree, designed for registration at NQF level 8. The programme builds on the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (with specialisation in Agribusiness Management or Sustainable Agriculture) and aims at consolidating and deepening the knowledge and skills of students in the main cognate area of learning, as well as developing their capacity to conduct supervised applied research.

Overall, the programme aims at:

Producing graduates with extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, methodologies and problem‐solving techniques of the agriculture discipline;
Providing students with deepened knowledge of advanced concepts and frameworks in agriculture and facilitate a high level of theoretical engagement;
Capacitating students to conduct supervised research, including identification of a research problem, development of rigorous and methodical approaches to the collection and management of data, analysis and interpretation of results, and effective communication of research findings;
Developing the critical thinking, analytical and problem‐solving abilities and skills of students thereby enabling them to resolve complex problems in agricultural systems; and
Exposing students to relevant policy aspects and interventions in the global agricultural arena.

Admission Requirements

Candidates will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Science Honours in Agriculture if they have a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, or a Bachelor of Agriculture, from the Namibia University of Science and Technology and a minimum average of 60% in exit level courses.

Alternatively, candidates should have an equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 from a recognised institution, worth at least 360 credits.

Agriculture

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time

Duration --1 Year

Level -- Postgraduate

Course Code -- 08BSAH

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

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Description

The Bachelor of Science in Horticulture is primarily designed to provide a systematic and coherent introduction to the knowledge, principles, concepts, theories and problem‐solving techniques on production of horticultural crops, management, breeding, protection as well as soil fertility. The programme will enable students to acquire cognitive/intellectual skills (Horticulture), practical skills and key transferable skills and empower them to apply these skills in solving problems that face the Namibian horticultural sector. The Bachelor of Science in Horticulture degree programme aims at equipping students with basic managerial competencies through teaching, excursions and research, thereby sustaining the horticultural industry, increasing the production and use of horticultural and other crops in the country, creating new employment opportunities, and contributing to Namibia’s economic development. Further, this programme intends to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to plan, implement, and evaluate projects related to horticultural production, protection and management.

Admission Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Horticulture seeks suitably qualified candidates who are capable of benefiting from, contributing to,
and successfully completing the programme. In order to be considered for admission to this programme, applicants must meet
the General Admission Requirements of NUST (GI2.1 in the NUST General Year Book) and comply with the following additional
requirements:

• A pass in Biology or a Science‐related subject, with at least an C‐symbol at NSSC Ordinary Level;
• A pass in Mathematics with at least a D‐symbol, at NSSC Ordinary Level;
• A pass in English with at least an E‐symbol, at NSSC Ordinary Level.

Candidates who meet the Mature Age Entry requirements of NUST (GI2.2 in the NUST General Year Book) may be considered but
will in addition be required to pass an admission test, compiled by the Department of Agricultural Sciences and Agribusiness.

Agriculture

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time

Duration --3 Years

Level -- Undergraduate

Course Code -- 07BHOR

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

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Description

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture provides a systematic and coherent introduction to the knowledge, principles, concepts,
data, theories and problem‐solving techniques of the agriculture discipline. The programme will enable students to acquire
cognitive/ intellectual skills, practical skills and key transferable skills and to apply these skills in solving agricultural related
problems that face the Namibian agriculture and commercial/subsistence farming sectors. This programme also intends to provide
basic managerial competence through teaching, extension and research, thereby sustaining the agricultural industry, creating new
employment opportunities, and contributing to Namibia’s economic development. This programme enables students to specialise
in Agribusiness Management; or Sustainable Agriculture.

Overall, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture aims at:

• Equipping students with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes to contribute to agricultural production and sustainable
resource management;
• Providing students with a sound foundation in the fundamental concepts and theories of agriculture; developing the ability
of students to analyse agricultural information from a wide range of sources; • Providing graduates with basic managerial competencies for effective agricultural management, human resources and
finances;
• Equipping graduates with the requisite skills to work effectively as individuals and as members of a team; and
• Providing students with opportunities for continued career education.

Admission Requirements

Candidates may be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture if they meet the University’s General Admission Requirements
(GI2.1 in Part 1 of the Yearbook). Candidates must also comply with the following additional requirements:

• A candidate must have done and passed Biology and Mathematics, with a minimum of E‐symbol at NSSC/NSSCO or level 4 at NSSCH or
an E Symbol at NSSCAS.

• In addition to Biology and Mathematics, the candidate must have done Natural Resource Science related subjects such as; Agriculture,
Physical Science, Life Science and Geography.
Candidates who meet the Mature Age Entry requirements of the NUST (GI2.2 in Part 1 of the Yearbook) will also be considered for
admission.

Holders of the NUST’s Diploma in Agricultural Management (Level 6) will be admitted to the second year of this programme and
will get an exemption for the corresponding courses. They will be exempted from Work Integrated Learning (WIL), but are required
to fulfil the requirements of their selected strand in order to qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.

Candidates must be medically and physically fit for fieldwork, which forms an integral part of the programme.

Agriculture

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time

Duration --3 Years

Level -- Undergraduate

Course Code -- 07BAGA