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FUTY GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR

Professor B.H. Usman has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University0 of Technology, Yola (FUTY). Until his appointment, Professor B.H. Usman was the past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Acting Vice Chancellor, FUTY.

He has a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Soil Science) with a second class honours, upper division degree, from the University of Maiduguri. M.Sc. in Soil Chemistry, University of Reading, England, U.K. and Ph.D in Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management from the University of London, Wye College, England, U.K.

He now becomes the 6th Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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FUTY PROFESSORS INCREASE TO TWENTY NINE

Following the appointment of three professors by the University Council at its 42nd regularmeeting held at its march 2009, the nominal list of professors of the Federal University of Technology, Yola has incresed to twenty nine in number.     More>>

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TWENTY FOUR FUTY STAFF BAG ETF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Educational Trust Fund (ETF) Board of trustees has approved scholarship award worth fifty million naira to twenty four staff of the Federal University of Technology, Yola to pursue Masters, Doctorate and Post Doctorate programmes within and outside Nigeria.     More>>

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SHELL ICT CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) is to establish an all inclusive ICT Centre for the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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CENTRE FOR FOMBINA STUDIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

As part of its contribution to the studies of the legacies of Adamawa Emirate Council, The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to establish a Centre for the study of the Fombina Kingdom in order to explore and harness the potentials and contributions of the Adamawa Emirate Council from the 17th century to date.     More>>

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GOVERNOR NYAKOs SKILL ACQUISATIONS PROGRAMME: FUTY TO TRAINING

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to train atleast one apprentice from each of the twenty one Local Governments of Adamawa State, leading to the award of a Certificate in GSM Handset Repairs and Maintenance, by the ERICSSON GSM Training Centre of the University.     More>>

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STEP 'B' PROJECT GRANTS AWARDED TO FUTY

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to benefit from the Fedral Government/World Bank's Science and Technology Post Basic (STEP 'B') project research grant. Two of the five research proposals submitted by FUTY have already been approved for funding.     More>>

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ETF INTERVENTION FUND: FUTY ACCESSES OUTSTANDING FUNDS

In less than three months on assumption of office, the Vice Chancellor Prof. B.H. Usman demonstrated his desire to leave a legacy for the Federal University of Technology, Yola by accessing the 2006, 2007 and 2008 ETF normal intervention fund meant for the University     More>>

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OTHER MAJOR HEADLINES

FUTY GETS NEW INFORMATION OFFICER

FUTYNEWS GET NEW EDITORIAL BOARD

ADAMAWA EMIRATE COUNCIL PLEDGES TO SUPPORT FUTY

FUTY VICE CHANCELLOR PAYS COURTESY CALL TO GOVERNOR NYAKO AND SENATOR JUBRIL AMINU

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT APPOINTED

STAMP DUTIES ACT: NIPOST SOLICITS FOR VCs SUPPORT

RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS PRAYS FOR THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIMAID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES VICE CHANCELLOR

UTILITY VEHICHLES FOR DEANS AND COORDINATORS

THREE PG AND FOURTEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION
 

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PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

The philosophy of the programme is informed by the need to produce professionals with advanced knowledge in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Extension. This will prepare them for career in private and public agricultural establishments, and in research or academic institutions.

The programme aims at improving the knowledge of the candidate in the field of agricultural economics and agricultural extension slightly above what is tenable at the first-degree level and to sharpen the analytical ability of candidates so that they would be able to pursue a higher degree in agricultural economics and agricultural extension. This will enable them apply economic principles in solving agricultural problems and to communicate modern production technologies effectively to the rural populace. The programme shall comply with regulations governing Higher Diplomas of the University.

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SCOPE OF PROGRAMME

The Department will offer programme for the Award of Postgraduate Diplomas in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Extension.

Duration of the Programme

The full-time programme shall last a minimum of 2 semesters or 12 months and a maximum of 4 semesters or 24 months. While the part-time programme shall last for a minimum of 4 semesters or 24 months and a maximum of 8 semesters or 48 months. 

Nature of the Programme

The programme shall be by course-work and research. The candidate will be required to meet a minimum requirement of 18-credit units course work plus 6 units of project before graduation. The candidate will be required to submit a project report, which shall be defended before a panel of both internal and external examiners  

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Holders of first degree in Agriculture of FUTY or any other recognized university with a class of degree lower than the entry requirement for M.Sc. (i.e. Third class or a Pass degree), and holders of HND Upper Credit in agriculture might be admitted

Job and Career Prospects

Products of the programme can take up professional careers in research, teaching, management, extension and other occupations, requiring the capabilities of an intermediate applied economist. Graduands would be suitable for both private and public agricultural and related establishments like Ministries, Farms, Agricultural Development Projects, Banks, Community Development Projects, Research Institutes, Universities, the non-governmental organisations etc.

Areas of Specialization 

The areas of specialization are:

PGD Agricultural Economics

PGD Agricultural Extension 

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course outline              course description

COURSE OUTLINE For PGD Agricultural Economics

First Semester Core Courses

First Semester Elective Courses (choose any 2 courses)

Second Semester Core Courses

 Second Semester Elective Courses (choose any 2 courses)

PGD Agricultural Extension

First Semester Core Courses

First Semester Elective Courses (choose any 3 courses)

Second Semester Core Courses

Second Semester Elective Courses (choose any 2 courses)

Course Description

AE601 Principles of Microeconomics  (2 Units)

Basic principles of economics – scarcity and choice, scale of preference, opportunity cost; basic economic units; introduction to the theory of consumer behaviour – demand and supply; introduction to the theory of the firm- perfect and imperfect competition; economic models and their roles in economic theory;

AE 602Principles of Macroeconomics (2 Units)

Transition from micro- to macroeconomics – introduction to the classical macro-model – The Keynesian macro-model with fixed and variable price levels. Basics of consumption function, investment theories. Demand for money,; supply for money. Basics of international trade; balance of payment; national budget; national income accounting. Trade cycle theories – economic growth.

AE603 Economics of Agricultural Production  (2 Units)

Economic principles of agricultural production; marginal analysis; equimarginal analysis; enterprise combination; theory of comparative advantage. Production principles applied to labour and capital; measure of efficiency in resource use in agriculture. Elementary analytical tools in agricultural production. Linear programming, non-linear programming, inventory theory, computer analysis.

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AE 604 Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (2 Units)

Review of mathematical concepts; application of the following mathematical techniques to economic analysis: calculus of variation, integration, linear algebra, classical optimization, games theory, inventory models, transportation model, the Markov chain processes.

AE 605 Statistical and Research Methodology in Agriculture (2 Units)

Scientific methods and their application in social research; problem of definition, hypothesis stating. Collection and analysis of data; data presentation. Elementary analysis of statistical data; measure of central tendency and variation. Hypothesis testing, correlation analysis and regression.

AE 606 Farm Management and Accounting (2 Units)

Classification of agricultural resources. Principles and practice of farm organisation. Organisation of resources and enterprises, resource combination and control. Farm business analysis. Principles of farm records keeping, preparation of financial statement, types of farm records and analysis. Decision making process. Farm management information and analysis. Farm budgeting and computer as a tool in farm management.

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AE 607 Agricultural Marketing (2 Units)

Nature of marketing; marketing functions, conduct, channels and process. Types of marketing institutions and their suitability to developing countries. Government policy towards agricultural marketing. Agricultural marketing in agricultural development. International trade in agricultural products.

AE 609 Agricultural Finance (2 Units)

The role of credit in agricultural development. Problems of financing agricultural development. Determinants of savings and investment in agriculture, financial implications of different types of farm business firms. Types and sources of credit. Financial requirement for a farmer. Credit delivery systems.

AE 610 Agricultural Development Planning and Policy (2 Units)

Theories and models of agricultural development. Objectives and scope of agricultural planning. Dimensions of agricultural planning. Agricultural planning process. A critical analysis of past agricultural planning efforts in Nigeria.

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AE 611 Agricultural Project Analysis (2 Units)

Project in overall development. Types of projects. Steps in the conceptualization of a project; planning, implementation and evaluation. Criteria for selecting a project: cost-benefit analysis, IRR, Sensitivity analysis etc.

AE 612 Agricultural Cooperatives (2 Units)

Role of civil society in development. Nature and characteristics of cooperatives. Establishment of agricultural cooperatives among farmers. Types of agricultural cooperatives; structures and management of cooperatives. Financing cooperatives in developing countries. Problems and prospects of agricultural cooperation in Nigeria.

AE 614 Intermediate Econometrics (2 Units)

Specification, estimation and interpretation of economic models and application to empirical problems. Review and extension of single-equation regression models, properties of least-squares estimators under alternative specification. Errors in variables, autoregressive and heteroscedastic models.

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AE 651 Rural Group Life (2 Units)

Introduction to general sociological theory, analysis of rural social systems and the relation of the individual to his social environment with reference to group processes, interaction, social structure and attitudes.

AE 652 Intermediate Extension Planning and Evaluation (2 Units)

Principles and concepts of programme planning and evaluation in Agricultural Extension. Steps in programme development; determination of needs, definition of problems in extension, development of a plan, obtaining staff and clientele commitment to action, programme implementation and appraisal.

AE 653 Extension Methods in Agriculture (2 Units)

Principles and concepts of extension. Medium of extension, media, demonstration etc. Examination of various extension systems.

AE 654 Agriculture and Environment (2 Units)

Types and nature of resources in agricultural production. Externalities in agriculture. Impact assessment of externalities in agriculture. Rural population and land use. Land reform policy, settlement schemes and rural planning strategy for sustainable production in agriculture.

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AE655 Rural Leadership and Development (2 Units)

The role of rural and agricultural development in national development in developing countries. Leadership role in rural development. Identification and development of rural leadership. Strategies and models for rural development. An analysis of a specific rural development programme in Nigeria.

AE 656 Introduction to Agrarian Systems and Social Movement (2 Units)

Comparative examination of the nature and structure of different agrarian systems in terms of land tenure patterns, social structure, production organisation and population composition.

AE 657 Introduction to Rural Development Theory (2 Units)

Sociological study of the role of rural and agricultural development in the national development of the third world countries. Strategies and models of rural development will be examined with special emphasis placed on the processes of social, economic and political integration of rural areas into the organisational life of national society. 

AE 658 Technological Change in Rural Societies (2 Units)

Theories and processes of diffusion of innovations; the concept of appropriate technology, its development and pre-conditions.

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AE 659 Women In Agriculture (2 Units)

The role of women in rural and national economy. Access of rural women to agricultural production inputs. Access of women to agricultural support services (e.g. credit, extension etc.). How to improve the productivity of women in an economy. Categories of women and their role in development. Special role of women in rural development.

AE 697 Project I (Seminar) 2 Units

Candidates will be required to present a Seminar paper under the supervision of the assigned supervisor on any topic as may be approved by the Department.

AE 698 Project II 4 Units

Candidates will be required to present a report on a field research Project under the supervision of an assigned supervisor. The final output of the research shall be defended before a panel.

Facilities

Classrooms, studio and seminar room, three computers with printers, projector, mobile screen, photocopying machine, departmental library, offices, generator, postgraduate room etc.

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