M.Sc. Floriculture & Landscaping
Duration2 Years
Course Fee4.55 Lakhs
M.Sc. Floriculture & Landscaping
The M.Sc. Floriculture & Landscaping, a 2-year postgraduate programme at the School of Agricultural Sciences, GD Goenka University, provides advanced knowledge and practical skills in flower production, ornamental crop management, protected cultivation, nursery management, and landscape design. The programme combines theoretical learning with laboratory work, field experimentation, practical training, and research to develop expertise in modern floriculture and sustainable landscaping practices. Students gain exposure to commercial flower production, post-harvest management, greenhouse technology, plant propagation, garden design, and value addition, as well as emerging technologies and sustainable approaches. The programme prepares students for careers in floriculture enterprises, landscaping, nurseries, protected cultivation, research, government and private organizations, entrepreneurship, and higher education.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
PSO 01
Ornamental Crop Production & Nursery Management
Apply principles and technologies for large-scale production of ornamental plants, cut and loose flowers, and nursery crops under field and protected conditions.
PSO 02
Landscape Design & Execution
Design, plan, and execute sustainable landscapes, gardens, interiorscapes, and turf systems using both classical principles and modern CAD/ICT tools.
PSO 03
Post-Harvest Management & Value Addition
Standardize post-harvest handling and value-addition practices (drying, floral arrangements, essential oils, exports) to enhance quality, shelf-life, and profitability.
Programme Outcomes (PO)
Demonstrate mastery in floriculture and landscaping sciences at a level higher than the bachelor’s programme, including ornamental crop production, garden design, and protected cultivation.
Analyze and evaluate critical issues in floriculture and landscape management; propose economically viable and environmentally sustainable solutions, designs, and policies for urban and rural green spaces.
Conduct independent research and investigations in ornamental plant breeding, post-harvest handling, nursery technology, and landscaping; apply experimental design, statistical tools, and data interpretation for valid conclusions.
Apply CAD, GIS, remote sensing, modeling, and other cutting-edge technologies for landscape design, ornamental crop production, protected cultivation, and ecological sustainability.
Apply ethical principles in research, design, and business; commit to professional ethics, inclusivity, and adherence to intellectual property rights and national/international horticulture and environmental laws.
Effectively prepare reports, publish research, and deliver scientific and extension presentations to diverse audiences considering cultural and learning differences.
Acquire entrepreneurial and managerial skills to establish nurseries, floriculture ventures, and landscaping enterprises, or to work as leaders in related organizations.
Curriculum Details
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLS 501* | Systematics of Ornamental Plants | 3(2+1) | Major* |
| 2 | FLS 503* | Commercial Production of Cut Flowers | 3(2+1) | Major* |
| 3 | STAT-511 | Experimental Design | 3(2+1) | Supporting |
| 4 | GPB-501 | Principles of Genetics | 3(2+1) | Minor |
| 5 | PGS-501 | Library and Information Services | 1(0+1) | Common compulsory |
| 6 | PGS-503 | Intellectual Property and Its Management in Agriculture | 1(0+1) | Common compulsory |
| 7 | PGS-505 | Agricultural Research, Research Ethics, and Rural Development Programmes | 1(0+1) | Common compulsory |
| 8 | FLS 599 | Master's Research | 3(0+3) | Master Research |
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLS 502* | Breeding of Ornamental Plants | 3(2+1) | Major* |
| 2 | FLS 504* | Commercial Production of Loose Flowers | 3(2+1) | Major (Optional) |
| 3 | FLS 506 | Indoor Plants and Interior Scaping | 2(1+1) | Major (Optional) |
| 4 | FLS 508 | Turf Grass Management | 3(2+1) | Major (Optional) |
| 5 | FLS 510 | Protected Cultivation of Flower Crops | 3(2+1) | Major (Optional) |
| 6 | FLS 512 | Seed Production in Flower Crops | 2(1+1) | Major (Optional) |
| 7 | GPB-502 | Principles of Plant Breeding | 3(2+1) | Minor |
| 8 | GPB 510 | Seed Production and Certification | 2(1+1) | Minor |
| 9 | STAT 522 | Data Analysis Using Statistical Packages | 3(2+1) | Supporting |
| 10 | PGS-502 | Technical Writing and Communication Skills | 1(0+1) | Common compulsory |
| 11 | PGS-504 | Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques | 1(0+1) | Common compulsory |
| 12 | FLS 599 | Master's Research | 10(0+10) | Master Research |
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLS 505* | Ornamental Gardening and Landscaping | 3(2+1) | Major* |
| 2 | FLS 507 | Nursery Management in Ornamental Plants | 3(2+1) | Major (Optional) |
| 3 | FLS 509 | Value Addition in Floriculture | 3(2+1) | Major (Optional) |
| 4 | FLS 511 | CAD for Landscaping | 3(1+2) | Major (Optional) |
| 5 | FLS 591 | Master’s Seminar | 1(0+1) | Credit Seminar |
| 6 | FLS 599 | Master's Research | 7(0+7) | Master Research |
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLS 599 | Master's Research | 10 (0+10) | Master Research |
| Course Code | List of Minor Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GPB-501 | Principles of Genetics | 3 (2+1) |
| GPB-502 | Principles of Plant Breeding | 3 (2+1) |
| SSC 504 | Soil Mineralogy, Genesis, Classification and Survey | 3 (2+1) |
| SSC 511 | Analytical Techniques and Instrumental Methods in Soil and Plant Analysis | 3 (2+1) |
| GPB 503 | Principles of Plant Breeding | 3 (2+1) |
| GPB 506 | Biotechnology for Crop Improvement | 3 (2+1) |
| GPB 507 | Maintenance Breeding and Concepts of Variety Release and Seed Production | 2 (1+1) |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 501 | Mathematics for Applied Sciences | 2(2+0) |
| STAT 502 | Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences | 4(3+1) |
| STAT 511 | Experimental Designs | 3(2+1) |
| STAT 512 | Basic Sampling Techniques | 3(2+1) |
| STAT 521 | Applied Regression Analysis | 3(2+1) |
| STAT 522 | Data Analysis Using Statistical Packages | 3(2+1) |
| MCA 501 | Computers Fundamentals and Programming | 3(2+1) |
| MCA 502 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 2(2+0) |
| MCA 511 | Introduction to Communication Technologies, Computer Networking and Internet | 2(1+1) |
| MCA 512 | Information Technology in Agriculture | 2(1+1) |
| BIOCHEM 501 | Basic Biochemistry | 4(3+1) |
| BIOCHEM 505 | Techniques in Biochemistry | 4(2+2) |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PGS 501 | Library and Information Services | 0+1 |
| PGS 502 | Technical Writing and Communications Skills | 0+1 |
| PGS 503 | Intellectual Property and its Management in Agriculture | 1+0 |
| PGS 504 | Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques | 0+1 |
| PGS 505 | Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes | 1+0 |
Fee Structure
Yearly
| 1st Year | 2nd Year |
|---|---|
| ₹2,40,000 | ₹2,15,000 |
Semester Wise
| 1st Sem | 2nd Sem | 3rd Sem | 4th Sem |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹1,32,500 | ₹1,07,500 | ₹1,07,500 | ₹1,07,500 |
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