Master's in Organic Agriculture

Master's in Organic Agriculture

Masters

Master's in Organic Agriculture is one of the leading programs of Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology.

Program Aim

The program has been designed to provide graduates with:

  1. Solid foundation in fundamental agriculture science and technology.
  2. Understanding of Nepal's agriculture management practices and the importance of climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development, economic income, and social equity to the agriculture sector.
  3. Provide first-hand knowledge in the agriculture sector through field trips, internships, and collaborative projects on real problems. They will also work in the state-of-the-art laboratory facilities at the university.
  4. Latest research analysis and computer programming tools, such as AI and data analytics and modeling.
  5. Entrepreneurship, communications, and leadership training in the curriculum to develop professional skills.
  6. Build partnerships among industry, community, academia, and government for an enriched educational experience.
  7. Exposure to frontier science and technology developments through interactions with leading scientists from around the world and being provided with opportunities to participate in international training programs.
  8. Strengthen the agriculture-based industries.

Learning Outcomes

The graduates specialized in cognitive and technical skills in agriculture will independently demonstrate:

  1. Independent research or experimentation on agriculture
  2. Critical use of source material, experimental results, published works
  3. Diversification and optimization in using agriculture products and managing sustainably and productively for livelihood improvement.
  4. Technological advancement and innovative processes applicable in agriculture for sustainable and environmentally friendly use and economic productivity
  5. Capacity to produce well-written thesis

Eligibility

4-year Bachelor's in science/engineering/technology subjects with CGPA of 2.75/4.0 (or international equivalent).

Admission Criteria

Documents Required

Mandatory documents

1. Academic transcripts

  • Bachelor's level for Master's level application
  • Bachelor's for PhD application
  • Master's level for PhD application
  • Secondary school transcript (grade 12)
  • Secondary Education Examination transcript (grade 10)

2. Research statement

3. Personal statement

4. CV

Optional documents

1. Publication list

2. Experience certificates

3. Additional transcripts

4. Other documents (not more than five)

Curricular Structure

Core Courses

SNCourse CodeCourse TitleCredit
1OA-CR-501Soil Fertility and Soil Ecology in Organic Agriculture4
2OA-CR-502Organix Agricultural food Systems and Agroecology4
3OA-CR-550Plant Protection in Organic Agricultural System4
4OA-CR-551Animal Production in Organic Agriculture4
5GC-CR-501Development Policy4

Non-Credit Compulsory Courses

SNCourse CodeCourse TitleCredit
1GC-NC-502Research Methodology and Data Mining0
2GC-NC-550Entrepreneurship, Scientific Communication, Socioeconomic and Leadership0
3OA-NC-601Technology Management0

Technical Elective Courses

SNCourse CodeCourse TitleCredit
1OA-EL-561Analysis and Management of Sustainable Organic Production Chain4
2OA-EL-562Organic Fruit Production4
3OA-EL-563Organic Production of Vegetable and Ornamentals4
4OA-EL-564Bioinoculants in Organic Agriculture4
5OA-EL-565Animal Nutrition, Fodder production and Pasture Management4
6OA-EL-566Post-Harvest Technology in Organic Agriculture4
7OA-EL-567Marketing and Financial Management in Organic Agriculture Sector4
8OA-EL-568Organic Certification4
9OA-EL-569Spawn Production and Mushroom Cultivation4
10OA-EL-570Biological Control4
11OA-EL-571Production Technology of Beverage (Tea &Coffee) and Spice Crops (Cardamom, Zinger, Turmeric) etc.4

Semester I

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
OA-CR-501Soil Fertility and Soil Ecology in Organic Agriculture4
OA-CR-502Organic Agricultural Food Systems and Agroecology4
GC-CR-501Development Policy4
GC-NC-502Research Methodology and Data Mining0

Semester II

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
OA-CR-550 or OA-CR-551Plant Protection in Organic Agricultural System Or Animal Production in Organic Agriculture4
GC-NC-550Entrepreneurship, Scientific Communication, Socioeconomic and Leadership0
OA-EL-561-571One course from the list related to thesis4
OA-TH-699Thesis 

Semester III

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
OA-NC-601Technology Management0
OA-TH-699Thesis 

Semester IV

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
OA-TH-699Thesis 

Total Credit for Thesis = 30 credits

Total Credit for Master of Applied Science = 50 credit (16 credit core course + 4 credit Technical elective + 30 credit Thesis)