BSc Agribusiness Management

What is in Agribusiness Management?

The philosophy of this program is to produce agribusiness leaders. The program will equip the learner with technical, commercial, financial, accountancy, and human resource management skills.

Why Study Agribusiness Management?

The Agriculture Sector is the backbone of Kenya’s economy and the source of livelihood for the majority of the rural population. The sector contributes about 30 percent of the country’s GDP and employs about 80 percent of the population. The sector is a major source of revenue with agricultural produce exports accounting for nearly two-thirds of total domestic export. Supporting this sector therefore leads to securing most livelihoods of the Kenyan people.

Despite the immense contribution of agriculture to the Kenyan economy, the sector faces several challenges ranging from competitive pricing, financing, lack of good business linkages, marketing, increasing demand for high wages, exchange rate fluctuations, political and policy issues among others. Therefore, there is a need to train managers who will competitively address these challenges.

Career prospects

The agribusiness graduates will become entrepreneurs, managers, and offer consultancy services in the rapidly evolving agribusiness world.

Why Agribusiness Management at Meru University of Science and Technology?

MUST provides a serene learning environment in the agriculture rich area of Meru, modern learning facilities, and a dedicated faculty.

A candidate wishing to be admitted to the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management must meet the minimum entry requirements of the university;

Obtain a minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics or C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or a Group II subject, or a Group III subject, or any Group IV or any Group V.

OR

Admission will also be given to a candidate holding mature qualifications in Diploma in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, Animal health, Animal production and related disciplines or holders of Degree/Higher National Diplomas from an institution recognized by MUST Senate. Other equivalent qualifications recognized by Meru University of Science and Technology Senate may also be considered.

Candidates who are admitted under government sponsorship will have their admission cut-off points fixed by the admitting body for each admission year.

Duration: 8 semesters

Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend

Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)

Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000

Regulations on credit transfer

Inter-institutional transfer from a similar or related program that is accredited by a relevant body shall be granted inter-institutional transfer in courses passed and covering similar course content as those offered in this program. This rule shall not apply to the following units:

Research projects
University common courses
Attachment

KSCE Subject Groupings
Group I (compulsory)	Group II (Science Subjects)	Group III (Humanity Subjects)	Group IV (Technical Subjects)	Group V (humanity/Art Subjects)
English Kiswahili Mathematics A* Mathematics B^#	Physics Chemistry Biology General Science	History and government Geography Christian Religious Education Islamic Religious Education Hindu Religious Education	Home Science Art and design Agriculture Woodwork Metalwork Building construction Power mechanics Electricity Drawing and design Aviation technology Computer studies	French German Arabic Kenya Sign Language Music Business studies
*Mathematics A is for students who intend to pursue Science programs that require strong mathematical skills ^#Mathematics B is for students who intend to pursue Arts, Humanities and Social science programs that do not require core mathematical skills

What Will I Study?

Courses

	Year 1
	Semester 1
Code	Course Title
AAA 3100	Introduction to Agriculture and Food Security
AAP 3102	Introduction to Animal Production
AAB 3100	Introduction to Agribusiness Management
AAB 3101	Introduction to Agricultural Economics
BBE 3100	Principles of Microeconomics
UCU 3101	Development Studies and Social Ethics
UCU 3102	Communication Skills
	Semester 2
AAA 3151	Environmental Science and Agro meteorology
AAB 3150	Agricultural Marketing I
BBE 3153	Macro-economics
BFB 3151	Organizational Theory and Development
SCS 3150	Organic Chemistry
UCU 3103	HIV/AIDS

	Year 2
	Semester 1
Code	Course Title
AAA 3201	Principles of Crop Production
AAA 3203	Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
AAB 3200	Agribusiness Resource Management
BBE 3200	Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
BBE 3201	Mathematics for Economists
BFB 3201	Business Law
SMF 3261	Biostatistics
	Semester 2
AAB 3250	Agricultural Production Economics
AAB 3251	Farm Attachment (8 Weeks)
AAP 3257	Introduction to Animal Health
BFC 3226	Introduction to Financial Management
BFC 3228	Principles of Auditing
BFC 3252	Financial Accounting I
BFC 3276	Introduction to Taxation
CIT 3117	Introduction to Computer and Application

	Year 3
	Semester 1
Code	Course Title
AAB 3300	Agriculture and International Trade
AAB 3301	Research Methods
AAB 3302	Agribusiness Management and Ethics
AAB 3303	Agricultural Price Analysis
AAB 3304	Development Economics
BBE 3302	Econometrics
BFB 3350	Strategic Management
BFC 3375	Financial Accounting II
	Semester 2
AAB 3350	Research Project I
AAB 3351	Agricultural Finance
AAB 3352	Industrial Attachment (8 Weeks)
AAB 3353	Resource Economics and Management
BFC 3227	Cost Accounting
BEC 3357	Monetary Theory and Practices
EMT 3358	Agricultural Mechanization

	Year 4
	Semester 1
Code	Course Title
AAB 3400	Agricultural Project Management and Analysis
AAB 3401	Agricultural Marketing II
AAB 3402	Research Project II
AAB 3403	Agricultural law and Policy
AAE 3452	Agricultural Extension
BBS 3451	Entrepreneurship skills
BFB 3400	Company Law
SMB3425	Operations Research
	Semester 2
AAB 3450	Agricultural Risk Management
AAB 3452	Small Agribusiness Promotion
AAB 3453	Agribusiness Consultancy
AAB 3454	Agribusiness Supply and Value link Analysis
AAB 3455	Cooperative Management and Development
AAB 3456	Management Accounting