Agribusiness is the business of agricultural production which involves the production, protection, sales and marketing of the product to satisfy the customers need.
Colleges and Universities Offering Higher National Diploma in Agribusiness in Ghana are:
KUMASI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All Courses at the SHS (Gen. Arts, Gen. Science, Agric, Home Economics, Business, Visual Arts, etc) can apply for the Program
a. SSSCE Applicants
I. Six passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
ii. At least three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization.
b. WASSCE Applicants
i. Six passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
ii. Must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the elective subjects relevant o the area of specialization.
c. Diploma Holders: Diploma in all programs from a tertiary institution.
d. ABCE/ ‘O’&’A’ Level Applicants
Five (5) ABCE credits or five (5) GCE Ordinary Level credits including English Language and Mathematics plus at least two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level/ABCE passes.
e. GBCE Applicants
Five (5) GBCE credits including English, Business Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies.
f. DBS Applicants
Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE Credits including English Language and Mathematics plus at least three DBS passes.
g. Technical School Applicants (Certificate II)
Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus any three (3) relevant trade courses.
h. Mature Applicants
Mature Candidates must:
i. Be 25 years old and show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.
ii. Have at least two (2) years of working experience (letter from the employer is required).
iii. Pass a written examination conducted by the University.
Why is agribusiness important?
Financing agribusiness can increase the added value of raw materials, strengthening local rural economies, food security, and nutrition, and improving the quality of life in many homes at risk of exclusion and vulnerability.