BSc · Agriculture
BSc Land Economy and Agribusiness
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Northern
Overview
BSc Land Economy and Agribusiness combines land management, property principles and agricultural enterprise development. It is relevant in Ghana because productive land, secure tenure and profitable agribusiness are essential to investment, food security and rural development. You gain a distinctive combination of real-estate, land-policy and agricultural business skills.
What you will study
You study land economics, property valuation, land administration, estate management, land law, agricultural economics, farm management and agribusiness. The programme develops skills in land-use planning, valuation, negotiation, investment analysis, rural development and agricultural value-chain management.
Career prospects
You can work as a land economist, valuation assistant, estate officer, land-use planner, agribusiness manager, property consultant or rural development officer. Potential employers include the Lands Commission, banks, estate firms, district assemblies, land and agribusiness consultancies, NGOs and property or agricultural investment companies.
Who this programme may suit
You will do well if you are interested in land, property, agriculture, law and business. Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and organisational skills will help you manage complex land and enterprise decisions.