Master
of Agriculture (MS)
School of Science and Engineering
Atlantic International University
The Master of Agriculture (MS) program objective is to prepare students for active roles in addressing and responding to personal, professional, and societal issues and challenges in a changing food, agriculture and natural resources system through education and outreach in public and private agencies, and through training and development in business and industry. The Master of Agriculture (MS) program is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic record and life experience, AIU staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis. This flexibility to meet student needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs. Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. Instead, the online Master of Agriculture (MS) curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor. It specifically addresses strengths and weaknesses with respect to market opportunities in the student’s major and intended field of work. Understanding that industry and geographic factors should influence the content of the curriculum instead of a standardized one-fits-all design is the hallmark of AIU’s unique approach to adult education. This philosophy addresses the dynamic and constantly changing environment of working professionals by helping adult students in reaching their professional and personal goals within the scope of the degree program.
Important: Below is an example of the topics
or areas you may develop and work on during
your studies. By no means is it a complete
or required list as AIU programs do not
follow a standardized curriculum. It is
meant solely as a reference point and example.
Want to learn more about the curriculum
design at AIU? (Course
and Curriculum)
Core Courses and Topics in
Agriculture:
- Geostatistics
- Pesticides
- Mode and Mechanism of Herbicide Action
- Seed Science
- Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
- Soils and Crops in Arid Lands
- Soil Physics
- Plant-Water Relations
- Floriculture
- Arboriculture
- Nursery Management
- Turf grass Science
- Interiorscaping
- Natural Resources and Design
- Environmental Management for Sustainable Development
- Wildlife Conservation and Management
- Ecology of Renewable Natural Resources
Orientation Courses:
- Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
- Organization Theory (Portfolio)
- Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
- Academic Evaluation (Questionnaire)
- Fundament of Knowledge (Integration Chart)
- Fundamental Principles I (Philosophy of Education)
- Professional Evaluation (Self Evaluation Matrix)
- Development of Graduate Study (Guarantee of an Academic Degree)
Research Project in Agriculture:
Masters Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Master Thesis (7,500 words)
Publication: Each Master of Agriculture graduate
is encouraged to publish their research
papers either online in the public domain
or through professional journals and periodicals
worldwide.
Career
Center Master of Agriculture
Job Description
Master of Agriculture
Agricultural workers do everything from developing new crop species or animal hybrids, growing and maintaining crops, husbanding livestock, harvesting crops, overseeing the slaughter of animals, inspecting crop and livestock quality, and operating farm equipment.
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