M.Sc Agricultural Statistics

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Master of Science in Agricultural Statistics

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics or Master of Science in Agricultural Statistics is a Post-Graduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Agricultural Statistics covers Rainfall Statistics, and Area Statistics comprising the data on Land Use, Area and Production, and Yield Statistics of various crops produced in the state.

The duration of a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Statistics is mostly two academic years but it varies from institute to institute. The Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi is providing both in two years and four years. Generally, the minimum time to complete the course is two years. The Master of Science course in Agricultural Statistics is available both full-time and may be provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes.

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics Eligibility

  • Aspiring candidates must have passed their Graduation such as a Bachelor of Science degree under any registered University in the following subjects, Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Agro-Forestry / Sericulture / Agricultural Marketing.
  • The students should have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or its equivalent grade (55% marks for SC, ST, and PH candidates) in the Science stream.

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics Specializations

Agronomy

Agricultural Extension

Agricultural Chemistry

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Entomology

Agricultural Meteorology

Plant Pathology

Plant Biotechnology

Plant Breeding and Genetics

Soil Science

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics Syllabus

Syllabus of Agricultural Statistics as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics Semester-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects of Study

1

Applied Regression Analysis

2

Computer Fundamentals and Programming

3

Mathematical Methods

4

Mathematical Methods for Applied Sciences

5

Probability Theory

6

Statistical Methods for Crop Improvement

7

Statistical Methods and Statistical Inference

8

Statistical Methods with Design of Experiments for Applied Sciences

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics Semester-II

1

Design of Experiments

2

Elementary Statistical Methods and Sampling Techniques for Horticultural Research

3

Multivariate Analysis

4

Mathematical Methods-II

5

Sampling Techniques

6

Statistical Methods Applied to Biological  and Agricultural Research Workers

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics Semester-III

1

Actuarial Statistics

2

Bioinformatics

3

Econometrics

4

Factorial Experiments

5

Regression Analysis & Forecasting

6

Statistical Genetics and Statistical Computing

7

Time Series Analysis

8

Seminar

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics Semester-IV

1

Demography

2

Optimization Techniques

3

Statistical Quality Control

4

Statistical Ecology and Statistical Methods for Life Sciences

5

Master’s Research

 

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics Colleges

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics Course Suitability

  • The course is suitable for those who have an analytical mind, a high level of concentration, an aptitude for research, the ability to work as part of a team, and a positive and optimistic attitude. 
  • Students should foresee future trends in the market, have the ability to conduct statistical analysis, make effective decisions based on patterns and trends, and be interested in scientific developments. 
  • They should also have computer knowledge which is also essential to analyze data; hard work, commitment, and a high level of patience.
  • Other necessities of the course are good observation skills, communication skills, organizing skills, written and oral skills, and problem-solving skills. 

How is the M.Sc Agricultural Statistics Course Beneficial?

  • Applicants can start their own business or work in different areas like Agri-Business management, marketing of agricultural products, farm management, and veterinary management. 
  • Candidates also are employed in a wide range of settings, including banks, educational institutes, research organizations, consulting firms, government departments of agriculture and environment, Agri-food companies, and international aid agencies. 
  • They can also pursue successful careers in government service, economic development, commodity promotion, and agricultural policy analysis. 

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics Employment Areas

  • Coffee and Rubber Plantations
  • Educational Institutes
  • Fruit Orchards
  • Finance and Appraisal
  • Farm Business Management
  • Research Organizations

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics Job Types

  • Agriculture Officer
  • Business Manager & Office Assistant
  • Research & Development Associate / Research Scholar
  • Tea Gardener
  • Teacher & Lecturer