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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
Programme NameBachelor of Science (Agri-Entrepreneurship and Management) [from 2021] (1202)
DepartmentDepartment of Agriculture
FacultyFaculty of Agriculture and Forestry
Admission CriteriaAt least five (5) subjects at the CSEC General Proficiency (grades I or II, (or III from 1998) or five (5) subjects at the GCE ‘O’ level examinations which must include English Language and Mathematics and passes in any one of the following subjects (Agriculture Science, Biology, Human & Social Biology, Integrated Science, Food & Nutrition, Accounts, Business and Economics) or its equivalent.
OR
Three (3) subjects (Grades A-E) at the GCE 'A' Level or Three (3) subjects (Grades I-III) at CAPE (both units I and II), one of which must be Entrepreneurship, Agricultural Science, Management of Business or Biology.
OR
A Diploma in Agriculture from the Guyana School of Agriculture or its equivalent.
OR
A Certificate in Agriculture with a minimum pass with credit from the Guyana School of Agriculture and a minimum of three (3) subjects at CSEC or equivalent.
OR
A Certificate in agro-processing with a minimum pass with credit from the Guyana School of Agriculture and a minimum of three (3) subjects at CSEC or equivalent.
OR
A Trained Teacher's Certificate with a minimum pass with credit from Cyril Potter College of Education and a minimum of three (3) subjects at CSEC or equivalent.
OR
Ordinary Diploma in Commerce (ODC) from the Government Technical Institute (GTI) (minimum pass with credit), plus three (3) subjects CXC/CSEC/GCE "O' Level.
OR
The Associate of Science from the University of Guyana, or its equivalent.
OR
A Degree from the University of Guyana or its equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution.
OR
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
OR
Persons of mature age (a minimum of 21 years in the calendar year of entry to the University) who do not meet the minimum requirements but who can satisfy the University with evidence of recent academic achievement and relevant experience and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $317,500 | USD: $6,282
Second Year - GYD: $317,500 | USD: $6,282
Third Year - GYD: $317,500 | USD: $6,282
Fourth Year - GYD: $317,500 | USD: $6,282
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
ECN1100 Introductory Micro-Economics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
MNG1104 Foundation Mathematics for Business Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENG1203 Technical Communication Online 4
MNG1201 Business Mathematics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
MNG1202 Computer Studies Online 3
SOC1201 Sociology of Enterprise Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3

Total Cost: GYD $317,500 | USD $6,282

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ACT2102 Principles of Accounting Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
AGR2102 Principles of Crop Production Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
AGR2103 Principles of Livestock Production Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
AGR3104 Rural Sociology & Extension Education Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
AQU2102 Introduction to Aquaculture and Aquaponics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AGR2201 Agricultural Microbiology Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ECN1200 Introductory Macro-Economics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ECN1203 Introductory Statistics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
FSC2101 Introduction to Food Science Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3

Total Cost: GYD $317,500 | USD $6,282

Third Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
WWW3101 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose One foreign language 3 or 4 credit course from across the University in either semester after consultation with your HOD.
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
MNG2101 Business Leadership Online 3
WWW3102 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose either FSC3101 or AQU3101 after consultation with your HOD.
YYY3101 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose either EHO2107 or ENV3107 after consultation with your HOD.
ZZZ3101 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose One Agriculture course after consultation with your HOD.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AGR3205 Agribusiness Management Online 4
ENT3200 Entrepreneurial Opportunity Recognition Online 3
MKT4200 Agricultural Marketing Online 4
MKT4206 New Product Development Not Specified 3
ZZZ3201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose One Agriculture course after consultation with your HOD.

Total Cost: GYD $317,500 | USD $6,282

Fourth Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AGR4120 Business Development/Internship Not Specified 6
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AGR4102 Agricultural Policies and Laws Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
AGR4103 Agricultural Financing and Credit Not Specified 3
AGR4104 Regional and International Trade and Regulations Not Specified 3
ENT4102 Start-Up Development Online 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AGR4203 Agricultural Tourism Not Specified 3
ENT4201 Managing a Growing Business Online 3
MKT4202 Internet Marketing Online 3
ZZZ4201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose One Agriculture course after consultation with your HOD.

Total Cost: GYD $317,500 | USD $6,282