SAG
Post Graduation
2 Years
Programme overview
The M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Extension Education at OM Sterling Global University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve agricultural practices through effective communication, education, and technology transfer. This program emphasizes the role of agricultural extension in enhancing the livelihoods of farmers and rural communities by bridging the gap between research and practice.
This program focuses on building expertise in communication, education and leadership, specifically tailored to agriculture and rural development. It empowers students to act as a vital link between agricultural research institutions and grassroots communities, ensuring that farmers benefit from the latest innovations, best practices, and sustainable technologies. The post graduate degree in extension education is bridge the gap between scientist and farming community by lab to land programmes, front line demonstration of technologies in farmers’ field and village programmes.
Program Objectives
- Provide understanding of agricultural extension principles and their role in rural development.
- Familiarize with methods for disseminating agricultural knowledge and technologies.
- Train in planning, implementing, and evaluating extension programs.
- Enhance communication skills for diverse agricultural audiences.
- Introduce innovative practices and technologies for sustainable productivity.
Program Outcomes
- Understand agricultural extension principles and their role in rural development.
- Use effective methods to share agricultural knowledge with farmers and communities.
- Engage rural communities in planning and evaluating development programs.
- Communicate agricultural information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Apply innovative practices to improve sustainability and productivity in local areas.
Career Path
Career Opportunities
- District Extension Specialist
- County Conservationist
- State Soil and Water Quality Specialist
- County Agricultural
- Research Technician
- Conservation Planner
- District Marketing Manager
- Research Scientist
- State department agriculture officer
- Information technology officer
- Krishi Dooradarshan editor
- Bank any nationalized or rural cooperative banks specialist or agriculture officer
- Crop insurance company relationship manger
- Mass communication specialist
- Rural data analyst
- Teaching and Research in various institutions
- Any civil service officer
Popular areas of employment include:
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Intellectual property rights
- Environmental assessment and land use
- Research for Government or educational institutions.
- Many company related to publicity ex. ITC,
- Nationalized banks
- NABARD
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum percentage and others criteria for admission will be as per UGC/ Concerned Regulatory Bodies.
Provided below are the criteria that need to be met for the given course.
For National Students
- Candidate should be a graduate in Agriculture or its equivalent.
For International Students
- Rule framed by University Grants Commission (UGC) and notified in its website www.ugc.ac.in will be followed for deciding the eligibility and admission of International students to various courses offered in Om Sterling Global University, Hisar.
Programme Syllabus
The program syllabus of M. Sc. (Agriculture) in Agricultural Extension Education at Om Sterling Global University is to assist the students get deeper and valuable insights Extension Education.
The program has been made in such a way that the course deals with the needs of modern industry and making the aspiring students as trained professionals who are ready to be deployed in their respective area of choices. The program will let you have a glimpse of future and take part in the latest advancements in the field of agriculture extension education to learn the latest advanced lab to land programme in extension education. The program is striking and unique in so many ways especially in the areas of teaching methodology, leadership development and hands-on experience in innovation and diffusion methodology.
Semester I
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| Major Course | |
| 01. | Extension Landscape |
| 02. | Applied Behaviour Change |
| 03. | Organizational Behaviour and Development |
| Minor Courses | |
| 04. | Natural Resource and Environmental Economics |
| Supporting Courses | |
| 05. | Statistical Methods for Social Sciences |
| Common Courses | |
| 06. | Library and Information Services |
| 07. | Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques |
Semester II
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| Major Course | |
| 01. | Research Methodology in Extension |
| 02. | Capacity Development |
| 03. | ICTs for Agricultural Extension |
| Minor Courses | |
| 04. | Enabling Innovation |
| Supporting Courses | |
| 05. | Computer Applications for Agricultural Extension Research |
| Common Courses | |
| 06. | Technical Writing and Communication Skills |
| 07. | Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes |
Semester III
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| Major Course | |
| 01. | Evaluation and Impact Assessment |
| 02. | Gender Mains Streaming |
| Common Courses | |
| 03. | Intellectual Property and Its Management in Agriculture |
| 04. | Master’s Seminar |
| 05. | Master’s Research |
Semester IV
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| 01. | Master’s Research |
How to Apply
If you have any questions regarding the course of M. Sc. (Agriculture) in Genetics & Plant Breeding then you can fill-up the Admission Enquiry Form below. If you’re having second thoughts on which course you should join, feel free to reach out to us at via – the FREE tele-counseling option. If you have decided and determined to pursue a career in this domain then go ahead and fill-up the online application now.
