MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Admission requirements
The common regulations for the Masters degrees in all faculties of the University of Embu shall apply. The following shall be eligible for admission to the Master of Science in Agricultural Resource Management:
1. A holder of Bachelor of Science degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent in Agricultural Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science, Forestry and other relevant disciplines from the University of Embu or any other equivalent institutions recognized by Senate.
2. A holder of a Bachelor’s degree, of Lower Second Class Honours in any of the degree categories specified in (1) above with a relevant Postgraduate Diploma or other equivalent qualifications from the University of Embu or any other equivalent institution recognized by
Senate or with at least two years relevant work experience.
3. A holder of pass degree in any of the degree categories specified in (1) above with a relevant Postgraduate Diploma or other equivalent qualifications from the University of Embu or any other equivalent institution recognized by Senate, and at least two years of relevant work experience
4. A holder of pass degree in any of the degree categories specified in (1) above with at least five years relevant work experience.
Duration of Study
Two academic years
Expected learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program students will learn:
1. To use a holistic approach to provision of skills needed in agricultural research and solving agricultural problems in the region.
2. To contribute to advancement of agricultural science and natural resource management.
Career prospects
Postgraduates in the field of Agricultural Resource Management can pursue doctoral studies or work in industry, research institutions, and universities at the national and international level.
Coursework requirements.
A student is required to attend at least two-thirds of class attendance to be allowed to sit the final examination.
Duration and Pattern of the Course
1) The minimum duration of the Master of Science in Agricultural Resource Management course shall be at least TWO academic years (18 months) from the date of registration.
2) No candidate for the degree of Master of Science shall be registered as a full-time student for more than four (4) academic years or as a part-time student for more than five (5) academic years without submitting his thesis, except by permission of the University.
3) Master of Science course in Agricultural Resource Management shall be by course work, examination and thesis.
4) Each unit shall comprise lectures which shall include tutorials, discussions and practicals. In addition, the students will be required to attend/present Departmental seminars.
5) In the second-year students will undertake research, seminar presentation (at least two seminars on their research work) and thesis writing.
6) That the departmental regulations for thesis shall apply.
Courses/Unit Distribution for MSc in Agricultural Resource Management
Year I
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Semester | Contact Hours |
| ACS 600 | Biometrics for Agricultural Sciences | 1 | 45 |
| ACP 612 | Research Methods and Scientific Communication | 1 | 45 |
| ALM 610 | Remote sensing and GIS | 1 | 45 |
| ART 601 | Agricultural production systems | 1 | 45 |
| ART 602 | Markets and marketing of agricultural products | 1 | 45 |
| ALM 610 | GIS in Land Resource Management | 1 | 45 |
| ART 603 | Environmental management and post harvest technology | 1 | 45 |
| ALM 606 | Project planning and management | 2 | 45 |
| ACA 601 | Agro-meteorology and climate change | 2 | 45 |
Year I : Semester II
Specialization areas
Major 1: Plants, ecosystems and environment
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Contact Hours |
| ART 611 | Biodiversity and biotechnology | 45 |
| ACA 603 | Crop and forage production systems | 45 |
| ACS 605 | Plant nutrition and soil fertility | 45 |
| ACS 603 | Crop pest management | 45 |
Major 2: Animals, ecosystems and environment
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Contact Hours |
| ART 621 | Biodiversity and animal genetic resources | 45 |
| ART 622 | Animal nutrition and feed resources | 45 |
| ART 623 | Animal production systems and animal health | 45 |
| ART 624 | Integrated management systems in animal production | 45 |
Major 3: Resource economics
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Contact Hours |
| ART 631 | Agricultural development planning | 45 |
| ART 632 | Agricultural resource economics | 45 |
| ART 633 | Social economics and resource management | 45 |
| ART 634 | Resource policy and law | 45 |
Major 4: Soils, water and environment
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Contact Hours |
| ALM 608 | Land degradation and rehabilitation | 45 |
| ALM 609 | Watershed management | 45 |
| ALM 605 | Irrigation and drainage | 45 |
| ALM 604 | Nutrient cycling, modeling and management | 45 |
Major 5: Post-harvest technology and management
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Contact Hours |
| ART 651 | Storage of agricultural products | 45 |
| ART 652 | Processing and preservation of agricultural products | 45 |
| ART 653 | Agro-industrial waste management | 45 |
| AFS 610 | Food safety policy, standards and laws | 45 |
Second Year
ART 660Thesis
Requirements for graduation
To be considered for the Award of a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Resource Management
a) A candidate must have been admitted into the program and taken all required units.
b) A candidate must undertake a research project, submit a written thesis and pass all respective examinations.
Award of Degree
Candidates who satisfy the examiners in all written and thesis examinations shall be awarded a Master of Science in Agricultural Resource Management.