School of Agriculture

Advanced Diploma In Tropical Agriculture

About The Course

The Advanced Diploma in Tropical Agriculture is a six semester three year full-time program with emphasis on agricultural practices and issues relevant to Papua New Guinea and other oceanic countries of the South Pacific; such as principles of crop production, animal science, natural resources and conservation, soil science, rural extension, agricultural economics, livestock management, agricultural machinery maintenance, marketing and rural sociology.

Entry Requirement

Minimum GPA of 2.40.

Year 1

Semester 1

(UNIV1100) Acad. Skills for Univ. Success

(CHRS1100) Encountering Jesus Christ

(AGFO1100) General Biology

(AGFO1200) General Chemistry

Semester 2

(AGFO1300) Physics

(AGFO1500) Farm Mathematics

(AGCR1100) Principles of Crop Science

(AGFO1400) Soil Science

Year 2

Semester 1

(AGAN2100) Animal Science

(AGAN2200) Annual Crops Production

(AGTE2200) Mechanics, Machinery & Equipment

(AGCR2300) Perennial Crops Production

Semester 2

(AGMA2100) Natural Resources & Conservation

(AGTE2100) Welding & Fabrication

(AGFO2600) Agriculture Economics

(CHRS2100) Adventist Beliefs Today

Year 3

Semester 1

(AGTE3100) Agricultural Research

(AGMA3400) Farm Management

(AGAN3200) Monogastric Animals

(AGTE3200) Post-Harvest Technology

Semester 2

(AGMA3300) Rural Sociology and Extension

(AGTE3300) Rural Technology

(AGMA3200) Agriculture Marketing

(AGAN3300) Ruminant Animals

Year 1

Tution Fees

9,702.00

Boarding Fees

4,947.00

Practicum Fees
(If applicable)

Nil

(PGK)
Total Fees

14,649.00

Year 2

Tution Fees

10,106.00

Boarding Fees

4,947.00

Practicum Fees
(If applicable)

550

(PGK)
Total Fees

15,603.00

Year 3

Tution Fees

10,106.00

Boarding Fees

4,947.00

Practicum Fees
(If applicable)

550

(PGK)
Total Fees

15,603.00

SRC Fee(all students shall pay to the Cashier during registration)

PGK10.00

HECAS assistance shall be K1,394.40 for the 1st semester and K1,394.40 for the 2ndsemester.

Level

Adv.Diploma

Duration

3 Years

Mode

On-Campus

Level

Adv.Diploma

Duration

3 Years

Mode

On-Campus