Duration: 2 years
Course description:
The MS in Agrometeorology is an interdisciplinary field which relates the elements of atmospheric environment with agribusiness operations. It is designed to prepare students to deal with the weather-related problems affecting agricultural activity from the long-range planning to the daily operations.
Agrometeorology will train students in
(a) the selection of the production sites for a given crop or livestock for a given site;
(b) microclimate modification and control;
(c) management of extreme weather events, such as drought and flooding;
(d) weather forecasting and crop yield forecasting;
(e) geographic information system and remote sensing applications;
(f) and agrometeorological instrumentation.
Opportunities
Graduates of the program will be qualified to work in the field of instructions, research and development in academe or in industry as well as consulting firms. Academic and research institutions that may require graduates of the program include state colleges and universities, private universities and colleges, and government agencies (e.g. PAGASA, PHILRICE). Graduates may also venture into entrepreneurial activities by putting up their own farm business.
Admission requirements:
Tuition Fees:
P 4,200-15,000 per semester