Diploma in Agricultural Science (Plantation Management)

Overview

Diploma in Agricultural Science is designed to produce specialised human resource that are capable of using technical and practical skills in managing plantation crops using sustainable technology for the plantation industry that is rapidly expanding in South East Asia, Africa and South America. This programme produces graduates who are proactive and disciplined. They would be nurtured to be team players with an entrepreneurial spirit to progress in a competitive society. They would also be well-versed in using ICT and acquire current information on plantation technology. Students are exposed to modern technology in farming, plant protection techniques and weed science to increase yields of plantation crops. Subjects such as Soil Management for Plantation Crops and Introduction to Weed Science increase students’ knowledge in managing plantation operations and plantation crops using sustainable technology.

Entry Requirements

SPM Minimum 3Cs (including a Science Subject and a Pass in English) O-Level Minimum 3Cs (including a Science Subject and a Pass in English) UEC Minimum 3Bs (including a Science Subject and a Pass in English) Certificate/SKM III Minimum CGPA of 2.00 with a C in SPM SAM/HSC/AUSMAT TER/UAI: average of 50% or higher in 5 subjects (including Mathematics) CPU/CIMP Average of 60% or higher in 6 subjects (including Mathematics) Other Qualifications As recognised by the Senate of IUKL as equivalent to STPM