BSc Value Chain Agriculture

The BSc. Value Chain Agriculture Programme complements traditional programmes that focus on agricultural production. The programme targets enterprising applicants who are either aspiring or current agricultural entrepreneurs who are eager to transform Malawi’s agricultural sector into one of the most thriving agricultural sectors in the region and Africa as a whole.  Graduates will develop the appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to take crop and animal products through the entire value chain. The programme will particularly focus on the concept of high value crops and livestock products. The graduates of this programme will be able to manage full value chains of various high value crops and livestock in their own enterprises or other established enterprises. They will also be able to carry out consultancies on value chain analysis of various crops and livestock for the government and private sector or to enter into research for higher degree qualifications in this field.

Entry requirements

To be enrolled into this degree programme, candidates should possess a minimum of Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent with six credits. Candidates will also be required to have at least credit passes in English, Mathematics, Biology or Chemistry, Physics and Physical Science.

Pre-requisite knowledge

Those candidates holding A-Level certification with passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Communication, Mathematics and Computer Applications may be exempted from the A-Level courses. However, they will have to take BVCA 1201 before they can proceed to register for Level 2 courses.