DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE
MWICA offers a two and half year Diploma in Agriculture program. The development of this program and its continued redevelopment are in response to industry needs. The college conducts various stakeholder interaction programs to continuously review the needs of the industry. Such interactions have over the years revealed a growing need to build skills in extension work, production of key export oriented crops, irrigation and water systems management, agribusiness, entrepreneurship and various other emerging fields.
On-Campus program
Classes and all associated practical sessions are offered regularly at the college campus in Kasungu albeit with various educational visits to places of interest. The college itself has massive agricultural land. Its proximity to ARET’s Mwimba Research Station enhances its training programs.
Bridging Program
Eligibility for the Bridging Programme:
Those who do not meet the prescribed College entry requirements or those who meet the prescribed college
entry requirements but wish to gain pre-college experience before formal admission. Applicants must have
credits in not less than five subjects including English and would like to bridge for mathematics.
Entry Qualifications
The minimum entry qualification for the Diploma in Agriculture is a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with six (6) credits, including English, Mathematics and any two Science subjects, Or an MSCE equivalent.