Indira Gandhi National Open University, known as IGNOU, is a Central University located at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, India. Named after former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi, the university was established in 1985 with a budget of ₹20 million, after the Parliament of India passed the Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985 (IGNOU Act 1985).[4] IGNOU is run by the central government of India, and with total active enrollment of over 4 million students, it is the largest university in the world.
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Courses and Details
Agri-Business Management (PGPABM)
Post Graduate Program in Agri-Business Management (PGPABM) is a 2-year full time (or equivalent part time) postgraduate course, the eligibility for which is graduation in agricultural science, agricultural engineering, or any other agriculture-based subjects with a minimum score of 50%. A final year candidate may also apply on a provisional basis and all applicants need to have 90 percentile in CAT. The program is spread over 2 years, divided into 6 trimesters of six months each. Admission process for the same involves filling an online or offline application depending on the university or college, following which eligible candidates may apply for a written entrance test and personal interview in most colleges.
Candidates are selected based on their CAT scores, 10+2 marks, graduation marks and work experience. Candidates who clear both, the written test and the interview round can take admission. The course is best suited for those who are inclined towards agriculture and have a thirst for business.
The course essentially teaches you ways to have a thriving corporate agricultural business and includes courses on production, processing, and inventory of produce. The course not only teaches you how to be a successful farmer with the best technology and greatest efficiency, but also how to market the produce to earn maximum revenue. It teaches you how to take this primary sector enterprise of agriculture and learn the ins and outs of business that go with it in order to make it profitable
Eligibility
Syllabus and Course Description
Trimester 1 |
Trimester 2 |
Trimester 3 |
Business Communication and presentation skills |
Business Statistics |
Human Resource Management |
Basic Financial Accounting |
Marketing Strategies and techniques |
Operational Research |
Advanced Computer Skills |
Macroeconomic theory and policy |
Financial marketing (corporate finance) |
Business mathematics |
Cost and control systems |
Quantitative techniques for agribusiness |
Organisational behaviours |
Management information systems and e-commerce |
Agricultural input marketing |
Principles and practices of management |
Written analysis communication |
Project management |
Principles of marketing management |
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Marketing research |
Managerial economics (micro) |
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Procurement management |
Trimester 4 |
Trimester 5 |
Trimester 6 |
Sales and distribution management |
Rural marketing |
Advertising and communication |
Commodity trading figures and options |
Logistics and supply chain management |
Business law and ethics |
Agricultural extension management |
Customer relationship management |
Risk management in agribusiness |
Enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) |
Agricultural export management and information trade |
Total quality management |
Strategic management |
Elective (2) |
Electives (2) |
Banking and agrifinance |
Live project |
Individual project |
Agricultural business environment |
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Career Prospects
Graduates from this course can find jobs in sectors ranging from
Average Fee
The average full time fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 6.08 lacs to 10.96 lacs
Average Salary
Maximum salary offered to such professionals range from INR 14 to 16 lacs per annum, increasing with experience and expertise.
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
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.
MSc Biotechnology
MSc Biotechnology or Master of Science in Biotechnology is a 2 year postgraduate program that is divided into 4 semesters. The program teaches students about the application of biology and bioprocess in engineering, medicine and technology where bio-products are needed.
Eligibility
following topics can be considered as the syllabus for entrance exams ex Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology, Biotechnology.General knowledge section also appears frequently in most papers. All the latest news and current affairs must be kept up to date. Students are also suggested to start preparation for the entrance examination at least one year prior to the actual exam day.For admission into colleges through merit, a minimum 50% aggregate score is required at the undergraduate level and at the 10+2 level examinations.
Syllabus
The semester wise breakup of MSc Biotechnology syllabus is given below
Semester 1 |
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Advanced Biological Chemistry |
Molecular Biology |
Environmental Biotechnology |
Cell Biology |
Exercises in Advanced Biological Chemistry |
Exercises in Molecular and Cell Biology |
Exercises in Environmental Biotechnology |
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Semester 2 |
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Genetic Engineering |
Immunology |
Principles of Bacteriology and Virology |
Plant Biotechnology |
Exercises in Genetic Engineering |
Exercises in Immunology |
Exercises in Plant Biotechnology |
Exercises in Bacteriology and Virology |
Semester 3 |
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Animal Biotechnology |
Bioprocess engineering & Fermentation Technology |
DataBase Management and IPR in Biotechnology |
Bioinformatics |
Food Technology and Nutrigenomics |
Advanced Genetics |
Exercises in Animal Biotechnology |
Exercises in Bioprocess Engineering |
Exercises in Bioinformatics |
Seminars, Term paper writing |
Scientific Research and Communications |
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Semester 4 |
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Genomics and Proteomics |
Biochemical and biophysical techniques |
Exercises in Biochemical and Biophysical techniques |
Nanobiotechnology |
Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Medicines |
Agricultural Biotechnology |
Bio-entrepreneurship |
Project |
Jobs and Scope
A candidate upon graduating with an MSc in Biotechnology degree can either opt for higher studies or look for a suitable job.
The areas of the economy where Biotechnology graduates are hired
Job Profile |
Job Description |
Average Annual Salary (INR) |
Sr. Associate Scientist |
They develop robust, fit-for-purpose assays used to interrogate engineered T-cell expansion, immune phenotype, and create SOPs for sample collection and processing, and transfer assays to clinical sites and CROs. |
6,40,634 |
Research Biochemist |
They study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes, such as growth, ageing, and death. |
5,75,329 |
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Associate |
They manage ISO Certification requirements and ensure compliance with ISO and FDA regulations, and maintain Quality System Manual & Quality Policy. |
3,06,316 |
Biotechnology Researcher |
They may work for laboratories in the pharmaceutical industry or elsewhere, or for public institutions, including universities and organizations such as the National Institutes of Health. |
5,75,329 |
Associate Engineer |
This is often a mid-level position, under the supervision of a Senior Engineer. Associate Engineers perform routine engineering work, assisting senior-level engineers on major projects. |
5,50,000 |
Quality Controller |
Controllers perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations. They carry out routine tasks accurately and follow strict methodologies to carry out analyses. |
2,54,328 |
Regional Manager |
They generate revenue through creating leads for inquiries, develop and implement marketing plans for new and existing business plans. |
9,97,728 |
Career Options
Average Fee: MSc Biotechnology
Up to INR 2 Lakhs per annum
Average Salary: MSc Biotechnology
The average MSc Biotechnology salary in India ranges from INR 4 to INR 10 LPA.