M.Sc. in Horticulture (Vegetable Science)
Duration2 Years
Course Fee4.55 Lakhs
The M.Sc. in Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences).
The M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Science), a 2-year postgraduate programme at the School of Agricultural Sciences, GD Goenka University, provides advanced knowledge and practical skills in vegetable production, crop improvement, protected cultivation, seed production, and post-harvest management. The programme integrates theoretical learning with laboratory work, field experiments, nursery management, and research activities to address contemporary challenges such as climate change, nutritional security, resource scarcity, and sustainable vegetable production. Students gain exposure to modern horticultural technologies, precision and protected cultivation, integrated nutrient and pest management, and value addition, while developing scientific thinking and problem-solving skills. The programme prepares graduates for careers in research, higher education, government and private horticulture organizations, seed and agri-input industries, protected cultivation, entrepreneurship, and agribusiness.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
PSO 01
Apply the principles of vegetable production, breeding and protection to investigate various tools and techniques for enhancing the crop productivity under varied climatic conditions.
PSO 02
Determine the complex problems in vegetable production and formulate innovative sustainable solutions for maximizing overall profitability of vegetable growers.
Programme Outcomes (PO)
Students graduating with M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Science) 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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