Nelson Mandela University

Advanced Diploma (Agricultural Management)* *(also offered on the George Campus)

Programme Overview:

The programme equips students with in-depth knowledge and skills in the fields of animal production, plant production, financial management, leadership development and strategic management.

Faculty:

Faculty of Science

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 1 year or block release 2 years

Qualification type:

Advanced Diploma (Adv Dip)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

Subjects requirements:

A relevant 360-credit Diploma in Agricultural Management or an equivalent qualification. Students will only be able to register for Plant Production 4 (APPN400) if Plant Production 3 (APP3000) or an equivalent module is passed at diploma level. Student will only be able to register for Animal Production 4 (AAPN400) if Animal Production 3 (AAP3000) or an equivalent module is passed at diploma level.

Career opportunities:

Work opportunities in agricultural management are to be found with cooperatives, chemical companies, on farms (as farm managers), in the civil service and with all companies that provide agricultural products or services.

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