Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development

B.Sc. Agribusiness Management & Entrepreneurship Education

B.Sc. Agribusiness Management & Entrepreneurship Education

Combine agribusiness management, enterprise development and teaching practice to lead agricultural value chains and train the next generation.

Programme Overview

The B.Sc. Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship Education programme prepares graduates who can manage agricultural enterprises, develop value chains, and teach agribusiness and entrepreneurship in technical and vocational institutions.

Students study agricultural production alongside management, finance, marketing and enterprise development, so that they understand both how food is produced and how agricultural businesses are built and sustained. Teaching practice and industrial attachments connect this study to the classroom and to working agribusinesses.

Graduates are equipped for careers in agribusiness management, extension and advisory services, enterprise development, and teaching in TVET institutions, as well as for establishing their own agricultural ventures.

What You Will Learn

Students develop academic, professional and entrepreneurial competencies in areas including:

  • Principles of Agribusiness Management
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Farm Business Planning and Budgeting
  • Agricultural Marketing and Value Chains
  • Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
  • Agricultural Finance and Credit
  • Cooperative and Group Enterprise Management
  • Crop and Livestock Production Systems
  • Post-Harvest Management and Agro-Processing
  • Agricultural Policy and Development
  • Curriculum Studies and Teaching Methods
  • Educational Assessment and Measurement
  • Research Methods and Project Work
  • Digital Tools for Agribusiness

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue careers across agribusiness, education and enterprise development, including:

  • Agribusiness Manager
  • TVET Teacher or Tutor in Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Extension Officer
  • Value Chain Development Officer
  • Agricultural Credit and Loans Officer
  • Agribusiness Development Consultant
  • Produce Marketing Officer
  • Cooperative Development Officer
  • Agro-Processing Enterprise Manager
  • Project Officer, agriculture and rural development
  • Research and Monitoring Assistant
  • Agripreneur and Business Owner

Entry Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following admission requirements:

WASSCE / SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes (A1-C6 / A-D) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three relevant elective subjects.

Diploma and HND Applicants

A recognised Diploma, HND or equivalent tertiary qualification may be considered for admission with advanced standing.

Mature Applicants

Applicants aged 25 years and above may apply under the mature students category and are normally required to pass an entrance examination and interview.

Practical Training

Practical and professional learning runs through the programme. Students take part in:

  • Farm and agribusiness enterprise projects
  • Business planning and enterprise simulation exercises
  • Supervised teaching practice in TVET institutions
  • Field visits to farms, processors and marketing centres
  • Industrial attachment with agribusiness firms and financial institutions
  • Community entrepreneurship outreach activities
  • Independent research and project work

These experiences build the management judgement, teaching skill and enterprise confidence that employers and learners expect.

How to Apply

  1. Purchase an Application Voucher

    Obtain a voucher through the university's approved sales channels and keep your serial and PIN details safe.

  2. Complete the Online Application

    Log in to the official AAMUSTED admissions portal, complete the form accurately and upload the required academic documents.

  3. Receive Your Offer

    Shortlisted applicants are notified through the portal and by email. The offer letter sets out the programme, campus, reporting date and registration requirements.