MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Program Offered at University of Nairobi

The programme targets graduates from a variety of backgrounds and specialization including agricultural and related sciences, the biological sciences, information and communication science, information technology and social sciences. AICM also provides for admission of mid career candidates with relevant experience in their relevant areas of specialization.

The objectives of the course are:

i) To use a holistic approach to provide skills needed in agricultural research and solving agricultural problems in the region.

ii) To contribute to development of higher education in all areas of agricultural science and technology.

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 Nairobi 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 Nairobi or any other equivalent institution recognized by Senate or with at least two years relevant experience, demonstrated through research and publications.

3)      A holder of pass degree in any of the degree categories specified in (2.1) above with a relevant Postgraduate Diploma or other equivalent qualifications from the University of Nairobi or any other equivalent institution recognized by Senate, and at least two years of relevant work experience.

Core courses

Biometrics, computer use and scientific communication

Project analysis

Remote sensing and global climate change

Agricultural production systems

Environmental management and post harvest technology

Development economics & marketing

Major Areas

Major 1: Plants, Ecosystems and Environment

Biodiversity and biotechnology

Crop production systems

Agro-meteorology and nutrient cycles

Crop protection

Major 2: Animals, Ecosystems and Environment

Biodiversity and animal genetic resources

Animal nutrition and feed resources

Animal production systems & animal health

Integrated management systems in animal production

Major 3: Resource Economics

Agricultural development planning

Agricultural resource economics

Social economics and resource Mgt

Resource policy and law

Major 4: Soil, Water and Environment

Land use systems

Agricultural Watershed Management

Irrigation and Drainage Management

Biosystems technology

Major 5: Post Harvest Technology and Mgt

Storage of Agricultural Products

Processing and Preservation of Agricultural Products

Agro-industrial Waste Management

Markets & Marketing of Agri. products

Research Project

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