M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agricultural Extension Education)
Duration2 Years
Course Fee4.55 Lakhs
M.Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Extension Education)
The M.Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Extension Education), a 2-year postgraduate programme at the School of Agricultural Sciences, GD Goenka University, provides advanced knowledge and practical skills in agricultural extension, rural development, communication, and farmer-oriented education. The programme integrates theoretical learning with field exposure, practical training, research, and community engagement to address contemporary challenges in agricultural development and technology dissemination. Students develop expertise in extension methods, ICT and digital extension, rural sociology, participatory approaches, programme planning, and communication technologies. The programme emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication, preparing graduates for careers in agricultural research, extension services, government and development organizations, NGOs, agribusiness, consultancy, and higher education.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
PSO 01
Apply the principles and tools in agricultural extension education to address rural development issues and promote farmer welfare at large.
PSO 02
Determine the complex problems in rural development and formulate innovative sustainable solutions for maximizing overall profitability and well-being of the rural community.
Programme Outcomes (PO)
Students graduating with M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Extension Education Degree will be able to
Demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the specialization of the program. The mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate bachelor program.
Analyze and evaluate critical issues in specialised domain and propose economically viable and environmentally sustainable solutions and policies for remunerative ecological farming.
Conduct independent research /investigation and development work using design of experiment, statistical tools, analysis and interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions to complex problems.
Analyze, evaluate and design improved tecniques, process and products using modern cutting edge tools and technologies in solving the complex problems of crop production, protection and improvement
Apply ethical principles in research and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adherence to intellectural property rights and national and international laws.
Comprehend, design and publish scientific reports and make effective presentation considering cultural, language and learning differences.
Acquire different entrepreneurial, management and professional skills to create and run own enterprise or become a member or team leader in any agro-based organization.
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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