TUT BTech in Agriculture: Agricultural Management

BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: AGRICULTURE: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT

Qualification code: BTAM05 – NQF Level 7

Campus where offered:

Pretoria Campus

Important notification to new applicants:

Students who intend to enrol for this qualification should take note that no new applications will be accepted as from 2021. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s website for possible new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework.

REMARKS

a.Admission requirement(s):

A National Diploma: Agriculture or an NQF Level 6 bachelor’s degree with specialisation in Crop Production, Mixed Farming or Development and Extension.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualifications may also be considered, but will have to apply about six months in advance for the recognition of such qualifications. Candidates will be required to submit an evaluation of their qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) with their application forms for admission. The Faculty reserves the right to assess these qualifications and the applicant’s suitability/ competence for admission to the programme. Proof of English proficiency may be required. Depending on the nature of such an equivalent qualification, the completion of certain additional subjects may be required.

b.Selection criteria:

Selection is based on an assessment by a departmental selection panel.

c.Minimum duration:

One year.

d.Presentation:

Block-mode classes.

e.Intake for the qualification:January only.

f.Exclusion and readmission:

See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

g.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:

See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

h.Subject credits:

Subject credits are shown in brackets after each subject.

CURRICULUM

YEAR SUBJECTS

CODE	SUBJECT	CREDIT
FBL400T	Financial Management: Agriculture IV	(0,250)
LDV200T	Leadership Development II	(0,250)
SBL400T	Strategic Management: Agriculture IV	(0,250)

	Prospectus 2019- Faculty of Science	1

	plus one of the following subjects:
CRO400T	Crop Production IV	(0,250)
DPS400T	Animal Production IV	(0,250)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION:		1,000

SUBJECT/MODULE INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS)

The syllabus content is subject to change to accommodate industry changes. Please note that a more detailed syllabus is available at the Department or in the study guide that is applicable to a particular subject/module. On 01 August 2017, the syllabus content was defined as follows:

A

ANIMAL PRODUCTION IV (DPS400T)CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

(Subject custodian: Department of Animal Sciences)

Advanced concepts in small stock, poultry, pig, beef, milk and fodder production. Preparation and presentation of three seminars on approved animal and fodder production topics. (Total tuition time: ± 300 hours)

C

CROP PRODUCTION IV (CRO400T)	CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Subject custodian: Department of Crop Sciences)

An in-depth study of botany and production of a crop or groups of crops that are cultivated on a commercial scale. These include agronomic crops, vegetable crops, fruit crops and other crops. (Total tuition time: ± 50 hours)

F

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: AGRICULTURE IV (FBL400T)	1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Subject custodian: Department of Crop Sciences)

A discussion about the most recent investment options. Drawing up, evaluation and interpretation of financial statements for farming. Guidelines for an operational and strategic farming plan. Diagnosis of farming problems. Farming taxation. Analysis of a complete, economical farming unit. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

L

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT II (LDV200T)1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Crop Sciences)

Students will learn the fundamental concepts and theories of leadership that are essential to tackle problems and challenges in the organisation such as developing personal skills, interpersonal skills and group skills. (Total tuition time: ± 70 hours)

S

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: AGRICULTURE IV (SBL400T)	1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Subject custodian: Department of Crop Sciences)

Formulating a mission for a farming enterprise. Evaluation of the internal and external environment, formu- lating long-term goals and farming strategies. Formulating annual goals, developing policy, procedures and a budget. Control and evaluation of this process. Planning, implementation and control of agricultural marketing at an advanced strategic Level. (Total tuition time: ± 50 hours)