Master of Science in Horticulture

Philosophy of the Program

The philosophy of the Master of Science in Horticulture program is to equip individuals with knowledge and research skills necessary in identifying and solving horticultural and related problems. It will produce highly trained managers, researchers and scholars with knowledge, skills and the drive to bring changes in the agricultural, research and educational sectors.

Why the Master of Science in Horticulture?

Agriculture is a pillar of vision 2030 that aims at transforming Kenya into a middle-level industrialized economy. Thus the horticulture subsector, which is a key foreign exchange earner and a major source of food and nutrition requires specialized knowledge and skills to remain competitive locally, regionally, and globally.

Kenya is a signatory of important regional and global trade agreements, convections, and regulations that provide guidelines on production, utilization, and movements of plant and plant materials such as sanitary and phytosanitary regulations, pesticides and chemical residuals limits, plant breeders’ rights protection among others.

Career prospects

The program will create an advanced human resource to meet the needs of the upcoming and growing horticultural research and training institutions. It will also provide highly skilled human resources required in solving current and emerging challenges in horticulture.

Why the Master of Science in Horticulture at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST)?

The University is located in Meru County that is one of the hubs of agricultural production with favorable agro-ecological conditions that supports diverse forms of agricultural production.