Bachelor of Technology, Agro Enterprise Development

This programme blends agricultural science with the skills to build and run agribusiness enterprises. It is a Bachelor of Technology offered by Ho Technical University's Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, in the field of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Entry is less competitive than many degree courses, making it a practical option if you are interested in agribusiness.

What agro enterprise development covers

Programmes of this kind usually cover both the technical side of farming and the commercial skills to make it profitable. You can expect to learn about crop and livestock production, resource management, and the business disciplines that apply to agriculture, such as marketing, finance, and supply chain management. The aim is to produce graduates who understand the whole chain from farm to market, and who can spot opportunities to add value to agricultural products. As a Bachelor of Technology, the programme often emphasises practical, hands-on learning that can be applied directly in the workplace.

How hard is it to get a place

Entry to this programme is less competitive than to many other degree courses. That means that if you meet the usual requirements for an agricultural or applied science degree, your application has a good chance of being accepted. It is still important to take your WASSCE seriously, but the pressure for places is not as intense as in fields that attract many more applicants.