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.
Weekend Off-Campus program
The program targets those that wish to pursue the college’s program in agriculture but for some reasons cannot make it during week days. Classes are offered on Saturdays and Sundays at ARET head Office in Lilongwe. Associated practical sessions are conducted at ARET’s Kandiya farm in Lilongwe and enhanced by educational visits to places on interest including the college campus in Kasungu.
Entry Qualifications
- Minimum entry qualification for the Diploma in Agriculture is a Malawi Schools Certificate of Education (MSCE) with credits in English, Mathematics and two science subjects or the MSCE equivalent.
- Fees structure per semester; tuition – K400,000 (subject to review), accommodation (optional)- K70,000, food – outsourced. Fees should be deposited into ARET Account Number 745944, National Bank of Malawi, Kasungu Branch. The college does not receive any payments in cash or using any other means apart from the indicated bank account.