Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness)

Introduction

B. Sc. (Hons.) Agribusiness Program plays a vital role in the Indian Economy. Almost 60 percent of the Indian work force is involved in agriculture and there is potential for the substantial growth of the sector. The demand for the trained professional in this field is very high both nationally & internationally. A student after completing B.Sc. in Agribusiness course gets a well-paying job right after Graduation and can also progress towards Post Graduate degree and Research.

B. Sc. Agribusiness Program is focused on quality, field exposure and project based education in agribusiness program. The effort of the curriculum for B. Sc. Agribusiness program remains on effective delivery of course curriculum with adequate Practical and Hands-on-Training covering, Experiential learning, Skill Development Training, In Plant Industry Training and Students Projects.

B. Sc. Agribusiness Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process

1. Programme Duration : B. Sc. (Hons.) Agribusiness course – Four Years U.G. Program
2. Eligibility Criteria : The candidate must have completed 10+2 in science with 50% marks with Agriculture/ Biology/Chemistry/ Mathematics/Physics subjects
3. Selection Process : JUEE & Interview

Highlights of B. Sc. Agribusiness Program

• B.Sc. Agribusiness is an undergraduate degree program designed to create professionals with strong agricultural and managerial skills.
• The course helps students acquire basic knowledge and skills to become successful business managers and develop critical observation abilities.
• The Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness teaches students about managing agricultural and land-based businesses and enterprises linked with agriculture.
• The B.Sc. Agribusiness syllabus is designed to meet the needs of the agriculture industry.
• Students learn various agricultural processes such as breeding, livestock production and management, plant biotechnology, and machinery, along with marketing and sales strategies for food and agricultural products. The course covers activities from farm planning to delivering food to consumers.

Jobs after B. Sc. Agribusiness Degree

Farm management specialist for agricultural extension	Agricultural policy specialist for public organization	Farm manager
Farm bureau executive	Grain merchandiser	Commodity trader
International and domestic grain trader	Price / risk manager in commodity marketing firm	Market analyst at agricultural firm
Agricultural bank manager	Portfolio manager at agricultural investments firm	Credit analyst
Policy analyst	Agricultural market advisor	Sales manager with chemical, seed, feed and fertilizer company
Renewable energy analyst	Logistics manager at food processing firm	Food company manager
Commercial buyer for food conglomerate	Self enterprise	-

Additional Information on B. Sc. Agribusiness Degree

• Industry Exposure and Practical Experience:
  1. Opportunities for hands-on learning, such as industry training or projects: B. Sc. (Hons.) Agribusiness student has to undergo with 1 semester of industrial training.
  2. International collaborations with universities/industries for practical exposure: Department of Agriculture is in collaboration with several national and international organizations to provide practical exposure. Several visits and expert lectures are organized for the students.