PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMME

The philosophy of the Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa is to produce practical-oriented graduates. In line with this philosophy, the Department, is designed to train graduates with broad-based knowledge of the various aspects of agriculture with a bias towards Agricultural Economics and Extension. Graduates of the Department are exposed to the rudiments (basic) knowledge of solving real life socioecomic problems associated with sustainable agricultural production and rural development. Different quantitative techniques of addressing agricultural problems with regards to micro- and macroeconomic theories, project planning and appraisals, marketing problems, managerial economics, applied statistics and farm management are taught.

It also has as its concern, the responsibility of improving the agricultural potentials of local farmers by providing extension services that bring the results of its research to the use and benefit of local farmers. The programme also provides opportunities for visits by local farmers to the Teaching and Research Farm of the University for mutual and beneficial interaction. It introduces relevant short-term training for those involved in production and management of farm products for the acquisition of techniques for improved production. Through the programme, there are collaborations with the Federal and State Government, Parastatals, Agencies and other organization in the areas of research in agricultural production and extension services. The graduates of the programme are suitable for employment in all areas of human endeavours, including financial and academic institutions, ministries, consultancy outfit, among others.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objectives of the programme are to:

a. Train undergraduate students in the field of Agricultural Economics and Extension with emphasis on the application of economic principles to the management of agricultural business;

b. Extend modern farming techniques to the farmers through extension services

c. Train undergraduate students in basic research techniques in agricultural economics and extension;

d. Prepare undergraduate students for self-employment in all aspects of agriculture;

e. Provide services in the economics of Science and Technology of Agriculture that will be of practical use to farmers, policy makers, government and the international community; and

f. Collaborate with communities, Local, State and Federal Governments, parastatals, as well as other national and multinational agencies in the areas of research, consultancy and advisory services.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

a) UTME Admission

Admission into the first year (100 level) of the programme is through JAMB. In order to be eligible for admission, candidates are expected to sit and pass the UTME. Candidates must possess five credit passes in WASCE or NECO or GCE (O/L)or equivalent at a maximum of two sittings in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and Economics or Geography. At least a pass in Physics is required.

UTME subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics or Physics.

b) Direct Entry

Candidates may be admitted into the second year (200 level) of the programme through direct entry if they:

i) have a National Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit or equivalent from recognized Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology in relevant disciplines (Agricultural Sciences), or

ii) possess GCE (A/L) or equivalent with passes in at least two of the following subjects:
Chemistry, Biology and Physics.

Direct entry candidates must also meet the requirements for UTME admission
specified in ‘a’ above.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

The duration of the programme is five academic sessions for students admitted through the UTME and four for Direct Entry students. If a student admitted through the UTME fails to graduate in five academic sessions, he or she will NOT be allowed to exceed a total of fourteen (14) academic semesters. For Direct Entry students, the maximum residence period is twelve ( 12) academic semesters.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

To be eligible for the award of B. Agric. Tech. (Agricultural Economics and Extension), a student must have:

1. passed all core courses as well as all University and Faculty required courses and electives recommended for specialization.
2. accumulated a minimum of 191 Units for UTME students, 148 for Direct Entry students and obtained a CGPA of not less than 1.5, and
3. successfully completed all field practicals, industrial attachment training, seminars and projects.
4. Direct entry students (A/L and JUPEB) are expected to audit and pass GST 101, 102, 111, 113 and 112. In the event that they fail any of the courses, they will have to register for and pass it.

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