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The School of Agriculture, is committed to academic excellence, scientific and technological support for the agricultural development of the state.

It offers UG program in BSc Agribusiness Management which is a four-year undergraduate program that offers both theoretical and practical knowledge regarding Agribusiness management. Agribusiness management provides employment opportunities in both government and private sectors.

The curriculum's basic methodology is to educate students on how to construct modern and effective agricultural methods to improve marketing strategies.

Eligibility

The candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary (10+2) examination by BSER or equivalent listed in COBSE in any of the combinations of following subjects in Science/Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics . Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.

  • Duration
    4 Years
  • Fee (Per Semester)
    25,000/-
    Examinations Fee (Per Semester)
    1,500/-
    Registration Fee
    500/-
    Enrollment Fee
    1,000/-

 

Highlights

  • To understand the past and present perspectives of agriculture development and agriculture management and its role in the future transformation of India.
  • To understand the new technology interface in terms of information, participatory processes, mainstream, and alternative technologies in agriculture, rural livelihoods, industries and communication.
  • To help create institutional structures and schemes for nurturing leadership in regional development, agripreneurship, and ecopreneurship with a special focus on backward areas and weaker sections of society.
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Curriculum Details

As per the recommendation of the 5th Deans’ committee of the Indian Council of Agriculture

  • Introduction to Agronomy and crop Production Technology
  • Introduction to genetics and Plant Breeding
  • Production Technology of Horticulture crops
  • Forest resources management
  • Rural Sociology, education Psychology & Constitution of India
  • Introductory Biology*
  • Elementary Mathematics*
  • Micro Economics and Macro Economics
  • Introduction to Accountancy
  • Financial Management
  • Introduction to Commodity markets
  • Physical Education and Yoga practices**

  • Introduction to Plant Biotechnology
  • Agricultural Microbiology
  • Introduction to Plant Pathology
  • Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics
  • Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education &Rural Development
  • Introduction To Entomology
  • Communication Skills &Personality Development
  • Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management
  • Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior
  • Marketing Management
  • Business Laws and Ethics

  • Computer Science and Agri-Informatics
  • Farm Machinery and Power
  • Environmental Studies &Disaster Management
  • Statistical Methods
  • Agricultural Finance and Insurance
  • Livestock, Poultry and Fish Production Management
  • Communication and Diffusion of Agricultural Innovations
  • Market In formation and Intelligence
  • International Trade and Policy in Agriculture
  • Theory and Practice of Banking

  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Soil and Water Management
  • Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture
  • Management of Plant Diseases
  • Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication
  • Food Science and Human Nutrition
  • Theory and Practice of Cooperation
  • Business Research Methods
  • Information Communication Technology
  • Grading, Standardization &Quality Management in Agri-Food Products
  • Managerial Accounting
  • National Service Scheme (NSS)**

  • Applied Business Statistics
  • Sustainable Farming Systems and Precision Agriculture
  • Management of Beneficial Insects
  • Post-harvest Management &Value Addition of Fruits& Vegetables
  • Post-harvest Physiology of Market Produce
  • Introduction to Managerial Economics
  • Food Business Management
  • Value chain and Retail Management in Agribusiness
  • Rural Marketing
  • Regional Language – I**

  • Principles and Practices of Seed Science and Technology
  • Management of Insect Pests of Crops and Stored Grains
  • Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics
  • Agribusiness Project Management
  • Agri-input Marketing Management
  • Agricultural Price and Policy Analysis
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Agro-tourism
  • Regional Language – II**
  • Educational Tour

  • Rural Awareness Works Experience (RAWE)
  • Agribusiness Student Project

  • Experiential Learning on Agribusiness/ Hands on Training/ Skill Development Internship/ Industrial Attachment
  • The Remedial Courses to be offered to the students off different streams are as under
  • Mathematics (in 10+2): Introductory Biology and Agriculture Heritage
  • Biology/Agriculture (in 10+2): Elementary Mathematics and Agriculture Heritage
  • Non-gradial courses

 

Program Outcomes (POs)

  • PO1

    Basic knowledge about Management and Agribusiness Management: The main objective of this programme is to provide basic and applied knowledge of management and agribusiness management to students.

  • PO2

    Problem solving: This programme focuses on identification of problems/s, review of literature, and analyzes management problems with the view to develop problem solving skills in students.

  • PO3

    Managerial Skills: Agribusiness programme also focuses on developing managerial skills in students to understand the problems and reach up to valid solution/s. Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern management tools.

  • PO4

    Identification and Designing of research problems: This is also an objective of this programme to design research problems regarding internal and external business environment by using research-based knowledge and research methods.

  • PO5

    Utilization of Agribusiness principles and society: Use of different techniques to solve problems related to various sectors of agribusiness management with the view to fulfill need of increasing population.

  • PO6

    Environment and sustainability: This programme is also focusing on understanding the impact of the managerial solutions in societal and environmental contexts for sustainable development.

  • PO7

    This is objective of Agribusiness Management to make students aware of ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the management and agribusiness management practices.

  • PO8

    Individual and team work: There is stress on coordination and cooperation among students so that they may work as team and as individual too.

  • PO9

    Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

  • PO10

    Communication: Communicate effectively on management/ agribusiness seminars, conferences and day to day activities with the agricultural community and with society at large, such as, being able to understand and write useful reports and plan documentation, make effective presentations.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

To introduce concepts and skills required for basic knowledge of management and agribusiness management field and its allied subjects (production and operations management, agribusiness policy, human resource, managerial economics, agricultural finance and Agri-preneurship).

To develop the managerial and research skills in market and laboratory conditions, including marketing mix viz. product, price, place, promotion along with processing and packaging of food products.

To provide the ample base and basic fundamental knowledge for the further managerial courses.

Introduce moral and societal values amongst the students so that they could became socially adjustable beings.

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Career Path

Government Sector-

  • Agriculture Supervisor
  • Agriculture Extension Officer
  • Food Safety/Seed Officer
  • Crop Insurance Officer
  • Administrative Civil Services
  • Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
  • Banking Sector (AFO)
  • Cooperative Federation (IFFCO, KRIBHCO, NAFED, NSC, FCI, CWC, etc.)

Private Sector:

  • Seed Industries / Seed Companies
  • Fertilizer Industries
  • Pesticides Industries
  • Integrated Farming System
  • Bio-Technological Industries
  • Bio-Pesticides Industries
  • Guar-gum Production and Export
  • Commercial Nurseries / Landscaping
  • Sericulture and Apiculture Units
  • Mushroom cultivation Units
  • Food Processing Units
  • Agricultural Financial Institutions/ Banks
  • Non-governmental Organization
  • Product/Farm/Research/Operational/Business Manager

FAQ

What is the scope of Bsc Agribusiness management graduation?

Student of ABM can apply for government sector for posts such as a bank, FCI, CWC, AAO and private sector such as fertilizer company, pesticide companies, ware houses etc.

What is the scope of getting higher education after completing graduation in ABM?

Students can further proceed for a master’s degree through various entrance exams conducted by well-reputed universities.

What are the opportunities for start up ?

Students can further proceed for their own start-up like mushroom cultivation, hydroponics, aeroponics, pearl farming, etc.

How can one proceed to foreign countries for higher education?

Depending on the purpose of your going abroad, search for alternatives, prepare towards the appropriate examinations for competency in English and for the core subject matter. For your English proficiency, you need to take IELTS or TOEFL. GMAT score is needed for MBA admission.

 

Campus
Nirwan University Jaipur

Near Bassi-Rajadhok Toll, Agra Road, Jaipur- 303305

City Office

21, Sahkar Marg, 1st Floor, Near 22 Godam Circle
Jaipur - 302019 Rajasthan
Campus

Nirwan University

Near Bassi-Rajadhok Toll, Village- Jhar, Agra Road, Jaipur - 303305 Rajasthan