Faculty of Agriculture

Agriculture matters a lot for everyone on this planet: it provides affordable and healthy food, jobs, and incomes for millions of people. At the Faculty of Agriculture, you will learn from experts in crop production, animal husbandry, agribusiness and sustainable agricultural practices.

We offer world-class education to students at all levels, perfectly balancing theoretical teaching with practicals and industry exposure, ultimately helping them fit seamlessly into the demands of the Agricultural sector upon completing their degree.

Courses

BSc (Hons) AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME

The program aligns with the global objective for food security by integrating the theory and practice of agriculture and economics.

The objectives offer a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound) pathway to achieve the program’s philosophy.
The course combines majors in both science and social science disciplines. Additionally, it offers a distinctive opportunity for volunteer positions, internships, or part-time paid jobs to provide practical exposure.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

A degree in Agric Economics shows the many different ways of navigating both the commercial and practical sides of agriculture and helping the graduates shape the world’s sustainable efforts for years to come. Thus, graduates of this programme will have the highly sought-after skills needed to tackle the problems of globalized agricultural value chain and market, as well as awareness of the problems that have arisen from industrial developments.

EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates are well-positioned to pursue diverse career paths, serving as policy analysts, banking and finance professionals, marketing experts, and Agribusiness managers.

BSc (Hons) CROP SCIENCE

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME

The program aligns with the global objective for food security by integrating the theory and practice of crop science, spanning from biotechnology to crop production, crop quality, and marketing.

The objectives offer a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound) pathway to achieve the program’s philosophy.
Crop Science graduates may also pursue high-flying careers in the multifaceted agricultural industry; and further their education or scientific interest with a career in communications, social services, production, finance, sales or recreation and marketing.
Crop science students will be exposed to GPS techniques, sustainable crop production, crop processing, and marketing. To gain practical knowledge, they will have opportunities for internships or part-time paid jobs.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

A degree in Crop science shows the many different ways of navigating both the commercial and practical sides of agriculture and helping the graduates shape the world’s sustainable efforts for years to come. Thus, graduates of this programme will have the highly sought-after skills needed to tackle the problems of globalized agriculture and market, as well as awareness of the problems that have arisen from industrial developments.

EMPLOYABILITY

The graduates will key into many sectors of the economy (consultancy, government and private firms), and society as Agricultural Specialists, production specialists, and Agrologists among others

BSc (Hons) ANIMAL SCIENCE

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME

The program’s guiding principles align seamlessly with the National Policy on Agriculture, encompassing stakeholders and sectors within animal science in both theoretical and practical dimensions. It addresses priorities at sub-national, national, and international levels.

The objectives offer a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound) pathway to achieve the program’s philosophy.
A Bachelor’s degree in animal science will furnish you with a thorough comprehension of various aspects in Animal Science, encompassing production, behaviors, nutrition, and physiology. Concurrently, these programs will equip you with practical skills applicable to a diverse range of careers.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Pursuing a degree in animal science exposes students to specialized skills in animal physiology, health production, behavior, and commercialization. This educational path facilitates the acquisition of communication, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving skills.

EMPLOYABILITY

The graduates will key into many sectors of the economy, and society such as:

Prepare students for self-employment and create employment for others as experts or animal enterprises owners.
Provide services in agric sector such as agro-allied industries and agro-finance.
Provide qualified and sufficient manpower to agro-industrial manufacturing sector of the economy
The demand for animal scientists remains consistently high in various fields such as animal health, production, feeds, processing, education, and research. Individuals in this field will have the opportunity to pursue careers in government and non-governmental organizations, as well as consultancy firms.

BSc (Hons) AGRIBUSINESS

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM

The program’s philosophy aligns with the National Policy on Agriculture, encompassing all stakeholders and sectors within agribusiness in both theory and practice. It addresses agribusiness priorities at local, national, and global levels.

The objectives offer a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound) pathway to achieve the program’s philosophy.
Agribusiness students will acquire knowledge in advertising, sales, and the distribution of food and agricultural products. The Agribusiness program imparts a comprehensive understanding of the economic facets of agriculture, covering financial considerations, trade, and the various stages along the food chain.
Students will have the opportunity to undertake internships with the university’s partners, providing them with practical insights into the comprehensive agribusiness curriculum geared towards profitable agribusiness development. This experience aims to foster self-confidence and self-reliance among students.
Agribusiness graduates can explore diverse careers in agriculture, extending into communications, social services, production, finance, sales, recreation, and marketing, fostering further education or scientific pursuits.
The program prepares graduates for advanced studies and specialization, strengthening their capacity to tackle challenges in the field.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

A degree in agribusiness unveils various ways to navigate agriculture’s commercial and practical aspects. Graduates possess highly sought-after skills to address global challenges in agriculture and markets, while being aware of issues arising from industrial developments.

EMPLOYABILITY

The graduates will key into many sectors of the economy, and society such as:

Prepare students for self-employment and create employment for others as experts or agribusiness enterprise owners.

Provide services in the agribusiness sector such as agro-allied industries and agro-finance.
Provide qualified and sufficient manpower to the agro-industrial manufacturing sector of the economy
Produce graduates who shall occupy the needed manpower positions in the agro-allied, marketing and financial sectors.
Employment prospects for Agribusiness students include well-paid positions in a field with consistent annual demand. They can pursue careers in commodity trading, Renewable energy, Agric insurance and food production in both public and private firms.

Application process

1 Pick Your Programme

The navigation menu at the top of each page gives you detailed information about each programme we offer, plus information about how studying with us can help you ace your career and life goals.

Finding it hard to make a decision? Chat with a career advisor to get help and make the right decision.

2 Start Your Application

Click the Apply Now button to begin your application. Please upload the following documents to complete your application:

A valid email address
Phone number
WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB results (with a minimum of 5 credits in both English and Mathematics)
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an acceptance letter via mail in less than 24 hours if you are eligible for admission.

Please note that your application is FREE.
Need help or have a question about the requirements? Chat with a career advisor for assistance.

3 Gain Admission

Our admissions team will evaluate transcripts and diplomas from anywhere in the world. If your documents are not in English, we’ll take care of their translation at no additional cost to you.

Upon receiving your acceptance letter, proceed to enroll in the courses for your programme of study and make payment.
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Having difficulties with your application? We’ve put together a guide to help you.

4 Start Learning

Your journey to a successful career begins.

After receiving your acceptance letter and making payment, please upload a photo of yourself to your student portal. A learning pack which includes your admission letter and other necessary orientation materials will be delivered to your provided physical address.

You’ll be notified about upcoming school events and when classes commence.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for admission to Dela Open and Distance Learning University, you must have completed secondary school or its equivalent. You must also meet the specific admissions requirements for your desired program of study.

Completed secondary school or its equivalent
Passed the SSCE or WASSCE with at least five credits, including English and Mathematics
Met the specific admissions requirements for your desired program of study