MASTER OF SCIENCE (SEED TECHNOLOGY AND TRADE)

ABI -ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PAYS A COUTESY CALL TO DEAN, SAED

The Dean, SAED Prof. Bernard Njehia (in tie) with ABI-ORGANIC AGRICULTURE team ; from right , Mr. & Mrs. Ahtur Ammi, Ms. Ann , Ms. Daniella and SAED staff (from left to 3rd left) Dr. Korir, Dr. Samita & Dr. Muui during a courtesy call to Dean, SAED on 23 rd October,2019, during the KUBRIC conference.

SAED’S APPRECIATION CEREMONY FOR PROF. WACEKE WANJOHI (FORMER DEAN'SAED)

SAED’S members of staff presents a gift to SAED’s former Dean Prof. Waceke Wanjohi and her family during an Appreciation Ceremony on 4th October, 2019 in her honor for having served the School as the Dean for eight years (2011-2018)

SAED’S APPRECIATION CEREMONY FOR PROF. WACEKE WANJOHI (FORMER DEAN'SAED)

SAED’s members of staff, former Dean, SAED Prof. Waceke Wanjohi, her family members and friends in a group photo during an appreciation Ceremony on 4th October 2019 held in her honor, having served the School of Agriculture as the Dean for eight years (2011-2018)

DONKEY PROJECT INAUGAURATION CEREMONY AT KITUI CAMPUS ON 26TH SEPTEMBER, 2019.

The Vice Chancellor, Kenyatta University, Prof. Paul Wainaina (center), H.E the Deputy Governor, Kitui County Dr. Gideon Wanthe Nzau (right) and Donkey Project Principal Investigator Dr. Purity Nguhiu goes through Brook East Africa Banner during the project’s inauguration Ceremony at Kitui Campus on 26th September,2019. The Donkey Project is being implemented by Kenyatta University’s SAED in partnership with Brook East Africa.

SAED’S INAUAGURAL DISTINGUISHED AND EXPERT SEMINAR SERIES (DESS)

Permanent Secretary, State Department of Crop Development and Agricultural Research , Prof. Hamadi Boga addressing SAED staff and Postgraduate students during the inaugural Distinguished and Expert Seminar Series (DESS) on 23rd September, 2019 at BSSC. The seminar theme was on “Strategic Agricultural for Kenya’s Development Agenda”.

Details: 22 August 2017

Entry Requirement

i. The common regulations for admission into the Masters Degrees in Kenyatta University shall apply.
ii. The general regulations for all Masters Degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply.
iii. Holders of a Bachelor’s Degree With At Least Upper Second Class Honour’s In Agriculture or any Other Related Areas From Institutions Recognized By Kenyatta University Senate.
iv. Holders of Bachelor’s degree with Lower Second Class Division in Agriculture or any other related areas with at least two years relevant work experience or a post-graduate diploma.

Examination regulations

i. The general Kenyatta University Post graduate examination regulations shall apply.
ii. Students enrolled for the Master of Science in Agronomy program will take written examinations on all taught units. Written examination will constitute 60% of the total marks while CATs will be 40%. The pass mark for each unit shall be 50%
iii. The thesis will be examined according to Kenyatta university regulations.

Certification
The degree to be awarded is designated as M.Sc. in Seed Technology and Trade.

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Unit Codes and Titles

Level 800

KCU 800: Biometry
KCU 801: Research Methods and Scientific Writing
KBT 813 : International Agricultural Trade
KST 814: Advanced Seed Science and Technology
KST 835: Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources
KST 837: Biosafety, Ethics, Policy and Law
KST 846: Advanced Plant Nutrition
KST 850: Seed Physiology and Biotechnology
KST 851: Seed Production, Storage and Quality Control
KST 854: Seed Trade Networks
KST 880: Thesis

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MASTER OF SCIENCE (SEED TECHNOLOGY AND TRADE)

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