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M.Tech. (Agricultural Systems and Management)
Master of Technology in Agricultural Systems and Management

Duration:	2 Years
Level:	Post Graduation
Type:	Degree
Eligibility:	Graduation

M.Tech. Agricultural Systems and Management or Master of Technology in Agricultural Systems and Management is a two year post graduate Agricultural Engineering course. Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) is the study of the application, operation, and management of modern agricultural systems, including agricultural equipment, buildings, materials handling, natural resources, and processing elements. Students in this program take courses in the fundamentals of agricultural machinery and machinery management, soil and water systems, and agricultural buildings and facilities. Research programs are focused in the areas: a) agri-production systems, b) biological materials handling and value-added processing, and c) agricultural hydrology and environmental resources management.

M.Tech. Agricultural Systems and Management Eligibility

B.E/ B.Tech. in relevant subject with 60% or equivalent CGPA.
Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

M.Tech. Agricultural Systems and Management Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
Sem. I
1	Crop Production Systems
2	Soil Systems
3	Elective I
4	Elective II
5	Elective III
6	Crop Production Systems Lab.
7	Soil Systems Laboratory
8	Seminar
Sem. II
1	Management and Productivity Systems
2	Approach in Agriculture
3	Elective IV
4	Elective V
5	Elective VI
6	Agriculture Systems Modeling Lab
7	Seminar
8	Comprehensive Viva Voce
Sem. III
1	Thesis (Part I)
Sem. IV
1	Thesis (Part I)

M.Tech. Agricultural Systems and Management College

Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Kharagpur

M.Tech. Agricultural Systems and Management Course Suitability

Applicants who want to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to fill a wide range of positions within companies and agencies providing inputs and support to agricultural production.
Candidates who can use their disciplinary knowledge, educational depth, and breadth to deal with changing career opportunities in agricultural and closely related biological industries also are suitable for it.
They should also possess practicality, organizing skills, communication skills, precision, understanding power and capacity to toil.
Other desired attributes are logical thinking, ability to deal with people diplomatically, and patience, ability to keep calm under pressure and in inevitable crises, creativity, and flexibility to understand and apply new technologies.

How is M.Tech. Agricultural Systems and Management Course Beneficial?

The course is beneficial to provide educational experiences for career minded individuals in technical agriculture, applied engineering and business management.
The curriculum prepares individuals for Bachelor of Science entry level positions in agricultural business where competencies in problem solving, systems management, applied engineering, and technical agriculture are essential for success.
They are employable as territory managers, engineering technicians, sales managers, or chief inspectors.
They can work as production managers, sales managers, grain merchants, and plant supervisors for companies and agencies handling, storing, processing, and distributing agricultural products and foods.
Other employment opportunities include extension associates, reclamation inspectors, soil conservationists, or appraisers for companies and agencies providing materials and services for rural and urban communities.

M.Tech. Agricultural Systems and Management Job Types