M.Sc. Agronomy

M.Sc. in Agronomy is a 2- year long full- time course divided into 4 semesters, with each semester lasting a period of 6 months. The course is designed to offer to eligible candidates, advanced insight into the means of providing options for sustainable agriculture for both the wellness of the environment and humans who consume agricultural produce .Students are taught to apply such learning to real-world situations where scientific principals surrounding agronomy are put to action, by combining research with in-depth instruction in Climatology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Physiology and Plant Breeding.

Eligibility

The minimum criterion of eligibility needed to be met for pursuing the course is a Bachelor's degree in science with Biology, Math and Chemistry as main subjects.

Syllabus and Course Description

A semester - wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.

SEMESTER I

Micro economic theory and application

Macro-economics and policy

Agricultural production economics

SEMESTER II

Agricultural marketing and price analysis

Research methodology for social sciences

Econometrics

International economics

SEMESTER III

Agricultural finance and project management

Agricultural development and policies

SEMESTER IV

Master’s seminar

Comprehensive

Master’s research

Career Prospects

Agronomy involves the study of plant breeding and its relevance in terms of human consumption. With the commercialization of horticulture and agriculture, career opportunities in both government and private sectors in the discipline have increased.
Successful postgraduates of the course are hired in capacities such as Horticulturists and Landscapers, Supervisors, Researchers, Distributors, and Engineers in fields such as resorts, hotels, health farms etc.

JOB POSITION	JOB DESCRIPTION	AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
Farm Manager	Farm Managers are responsible for budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records, organizing sales and purchases of livestock, farm equipment, crops, and agricultural products. They handle paperwork and keep administrative records.	INR 1,11,000
Agronomist	Agronomists, sometimes known as Crop Scientists, specialize in producing and improving food crops through conducting experiments and developing methods of production.	INR 5,00,000
Research Associate	Research Associates are responsible for monitoring progress of research projects and coordinating information between departmental sections.	INR 3,02,000
Subject Matter Specialist- Agronomy	Subject Matter Specialists- Agronomy are responsible for providing training in beekeeping, mushroom rising, vermin composting, making of bio gas units, and demonstration of new technology for improving the farm productivity. Seed production, for example, helps farmers increase seed replacement rate.	INR 2,40,000
Lecturer	Lecturers are responsible for teaching academic and vocational subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students.	INR 3,00,000

Job roles

• Agronomist
• Agricultural Climatologist
• Agronomist Sales
• Biological Science Technician
• Chemical Sales Representative
• Crop Production Specialist
• Environmental Scientist
• Fertilizer Plant Manager
• Research Assistant
• Soil and Water Conservationist
• Lab technician
• Crop Scientist

Average Fee

The average annual course fee charged in India ranges between INR 6,000 and 1 lakh, depending upon the institute offering the course.

Average Salary

The average annual starting salary offered in India to successful postgraduates of the course ranges between INR 3 to 8 lacs, depending upon the candidate’s expertise in the field.