B Sc - Agriculture & Food Business

The B.Sc - Agriculture & Food Business is a four year full-time degree program from Amity University

Semester 1

Elementary Mathematics
Or
Elementary Biology
Elements of Agronomy
Fundamentals of Soil Science
Introductory Horticulture
Introduction to Food Science & Technology
Management Foundations
Fundamentals of Statistics
Computers for Managers - I
Elements of Agronomy Practical
Fundamentals of Soil Science Practical
Introductory Horticulture Practical
Introduction to Food Science & Technology Lab
Computers for Managers Practical -I
Environment Studies
English
Behavioural Science - I
Foreign Language - I
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Chinese

Semester 2

Soil Fertility Management
Horticulture Production Systems
Concepts of Plant Protection - I
Food Microbiology
Computers for Managers - II
Human Resource Management
Soil Fertility Management Practical
Horticulture Production Systems Practical
Concepts of Plant Protection Practical-I
Food Microbiology Lab
Computers for Managers Practical- II
Work Experiences on Diversified Farms – I
English
Behavioural Science - II
Foreign Language - II
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Chinese

Note: The students will study English from I semester but final evaluation will be done at the end of IInd semester. However continuous evaluation will start from the Ist Semester

SUMMER PROJECT

Semester 3

Field Crop Production - I
Concepts of Plant Protection - II
Livestock Production & Management
Post Harvest Technology & Value Addition
Crop Improvement Principles & Practices
Food Biochemistry
Financial Accounting
Practical Crop Production - I
Concepts of Plant Protection Practical- II
Livestock Production & Management Practical
Post Harvest Technology & Value Addition Practical
Crop Improvement Practical
Food Biochemistry Lab
Work Experiences on Diversified Farms – II
Communication Skills - I
Behavioural Science - III
Foreign Language - III
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Chinese
Summer Project (Evaluation)

Semester 4

Field Crop Production - II
Organic Agriculture Systems
Agricultural Biotechnology
Principles of Food Processing & Quality Control
Financial Management
Business Economics - I
Agricultural Extension Management
Field Crop Production - II
Agricultural Biotechnology
Principles of Food Processing & Quality Control
Work Experiences on Diversified Farms – III
Communication Skills – II
Behavioural Science – IV
Foreign Language - IV
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Chinese

SUMMER TERM PAPER - II

Semester 5

Rainfed Agriculture
Business Economics - II
Agro forestry Systems
Concept of Supply Chain Management
Natural Resources Management
Select any three courses from any one Group
Group – I: (Crop Production & Protection Systems)
- Seed Production Technology
- Integrated Farming System
- Integrated Pest Management
- Integrated Nutrient Management
Group– II: (Horticulture)
- Commercial Vegetable Production
- Commercial Floriculture
- Commercial Fruit Production
- Seed Production of Vegetables & Flowers
Group – III (Organic Agriculture)
- Organic Standards and Certification
- Biodynamic Farming
- Marketing of Organic Produce
- Project in Organic Farming
Work Experiences on Diversified Farms - IV
Communication Skills – III
Behavioural Science – V
Foreign Language - V
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Chinese

	Semester 6
	Internship with Farmers

SUMMER TERM PAPER - III

Semester 7

Irrigation Systems & Watershed Management
Research Methodology & Report Preparation
IT in Communication & Diffusion of Agricultural Innovations
Rural Finance & Banking
Agri-Food Laws
Select any three courses from any one Group
Group-IV: (Food Business)
- Commodity Crop & Fresh Produce Processing
- Animal Product Processing & Marketing
- Quality Control in Food Industry
- Project Formulation, Evaluation & Monitoring
Group- V: (Agri-Business)
- Agri Food Retail & Supply Chain Management
- Management of Agro-based Industries
- Warehousing Management
- Project Formulation, Evaluation & Monitoring
Group- VI: Banking and Financial Services
- Agri Financial Services
- Agri Finance Institutions
- Insurance & Risk Management
- Financial Research & Analysis
Communication Skills – IV
Behavioural Science – VI
Foreign Language - VI
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Chinese

	Semester 8
	Internship with Industry

Note: In addition to core courses in the concerned areas, a student can also opt for any AUBSI listed hereunder:

Food Safety Management System
Quality Management System
Lean Management
Six Sigma Green Belt

Electives*

Crop Production & Protection Systems
- Seed Production Technology
- Integrated Farming System
- Integrated Pest Management
- Integrated Nutrient Management
Horticulture
- Commercial Vegetable Production
- Commercial Floriculture
- Commercial Fruit Production
- Seed Production of Vegetables and Flowers
Food Business
- Commodity Crop & Fresh Produce Processing
- Animal Product Processing & Marketing
- Quality Control in Food Industry
- Project Formulation, Evaluation and Monitoring
Agri-Business
- Agri Food Retail & Supply Chain Management
- Management of Agro-based Industries
- Warehousing Management
- Project Formulation, Evaluation and Monitoring
Organic Agriculture
- Organic Standards and Certification
- Biodynamic Farming
- Marketing of Organic Produce
- Project in Organic Farming
Banking and Financial Services
- Agri Financial Services
- Agri Finance Institutions
- Insurance & Risk Management
- Financial Research & Analysis

* Option for any two groups as a Dual Elective