Master of Agriculture in Horticulture
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Pretoria
Quality assurance functionary
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Field
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Subfield
Primary Agriculture
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-06-30
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
The first purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with specialized knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of plant production management (horticulture), that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.
Rationale
The second purpose of this qualification is to provide Southern Africa with agricultural specialists who will have a clear and continuously growing understanding of the basic principles of horticulture (plant production), and in particular the management of fruit and ornamentals in different production systems and the factors influencing their quality.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor of Institutional Agriculture Honours, Level 8.
Or
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Agriculture, Level 8.
Or
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Agronomy and/or Horticulture, Level 8.
Or
- An equivalent Degree at Level 8.
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of plant production.
- Demonstrate the specialized skills to efficiently manage plants in different production systems.
- Promote agriculture and rural development through teaching, outreach and research under the leadership of a member of staff.
- Carry out research into an aspect of horticulture.
Associated assessment criteria
The following Associated Assessment Criteria is assessed in an integrated manner across all the Exit Level Outcomes
- Theoretical basis for problem solving in natural and biological resources.
- Advanced understanding of economic theory relevant to areas of specialisation.
- Advanced quantitative and analytical skills as it relates to economic applications.
- Advanced theoretical knowledge of all aspects of agricultural economics, including farm management, production economics, resource economics, agricultural marketing, agricultural and rural finance and agricultural policy.
- Knowledge of agricultural institutions and systems.
- Problem solving ability through economic applications in natural and biological resources.
- In-depth knowledge of the problems in agronomy.
- An understanding of group dynamics.
- Ability to negotiate and plan strategically.
- Knowledge of research methodology and the ability to apply it successfully.
- Identify a relevant topic for research.
- Identify research problem.
- Do survey and analyse and present results in a logical fashion.
- Theoretical basis for problem solving in natural and biological resources.
Integrated Assessment
- Assessment will include written, oral and practical examinations and a mini-dissertation moderated by internal and external assessors.
- Seminars, assignments, practical's, excursions and projects, with subsequent reporting, will also be assessed.
Integrated Assessment
- Written examinations.
- Oral examinations.
Other
- Compiling a research protocol and completion of the project.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Horizontal Articulaion
- Master's Degrees in Agriculture, Level 9.
Vertical Articulaion
- Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture, Level 10.
- Doctor of Agriculture, Level 10.
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