BTech · Agriculture
BTech Agricultural Technology
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development
- Qualification
- BTech
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Ashanti
Overview
BTech Agricultural Technology gives you advanced practical and technical training for improving crop and livestock production in Ghana. The programme is valuable because it connects scientific agriculture with agribusiness, food security, mechanisation and the needs of modern farmers.
What you will study
You study crop production, animal production, soil science, agricultural engineering, farm machinery, irrigation, pest management and agricultural economics. You also develop skills in farm planning, extension, record keeping, agribusiness management, practical experimentation and entrepreneurship.
Career prospects
You can work as an agricultural technologist, farm manager, agricultural extension officer, crop or livestock production supervisor, field technician or agribusiness entrepreneur. Opportunities exist with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, private farms, seed and fertiliser companies, agricultural NGOs, food-processing businesses and projects supported by organisations such as AGRA and the World Bank.
Who this programme may suit
You do well if you enjoy science, practical work, farming and solving real production problems. Initiative, physical energy, communication skills and a willingness to work in rural or field settings will help you succeed.