Programmes

The School of Agriculture at the University of Ghana provides innovative programmes that equip students with knowledge and skills to drive agricultural transformation and sustainable development

 

Programmes Title

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

PhD in Agribusiness is a research-intensive doctoral degree designed to equip students with advanced knowledge, analytical skills, and quantitative methods to address complex business, economic, and policy challenges facing the global agricultural and food sectors.

Module: Regular

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

A PhD in Applied Agricultural Economics and Policy is a rigorous, research-intensive doctoral program that focuses on applying advanced economic theory, quantitative methods, and data analysis to solve complex, real-world problems facing the agricultural sector, food systems, and natural resource management.

Module: Regular

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

This programme provides intensive, high-level training in pedology, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology, and soil and water management. Students conduct original, cutting-edge research aimed at generating new knowledge and innovative solutions to pressing global challenges, including:

  • Enhancing soil health and fertility for sustainable crop production.
  • Mitigating climate change impacts through soil carbon sequestration.
  • Remediating contaminated soils and managing soil quality.
  • Understanding nutrient cycling and optimizing fertilizer use efficiency.
  • Modeling soil-plant-water interactions in diverse ecosystems.
Module: Regular

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

This doctoral programme provides rigorous training in theoretical frameworks, advanced research methodologies, and data-driven inquiry across the multifaceted domains of FCS. Key areas of specialization and research concentration include:

  • Human Development and Family Studies: Examining family dynamics, parenting, lifespan transitions, and relational health.
  • Consumer Science and Resource Management: Focusing on financial literacy, consumer behavior, and sustainable resource use within households.
  • Nutritional Sciences and Wellness: Investigating the impact of diet on health, food security, and community nutrition programs.
  • Textiles and Apparel: Researching consumer behavior, global sourcing, and sustainability in the textile industry.
Module: Regular

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

This programme integrates strong academic training in cutting-edge areas such as animal nutrition, genetics and breeding, physiology and sustainable livestock systems. Students engage in original, independent research to address complex, globally relevant challenges related to:

  • Optimizing animal health and welfare.
  • Improving the efficiency and sustainability of animal production systems.
  • Developing advanced genetic strategies for livestock improvement.
  • Enhancing the quality and safety of animal products.
Module: Regular

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

The Department of Agricultural Extension offers a range of graduate programmes designed to build advanced knowledge, research capacity, and practical skills for professionals in agriculture and rural development. Each programme combines strong academic training with practical experience to address emerging challenges in agricultural innovation, communication, and sustainable livelihoods.

Module: Regular