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Agroforestry is an integrated strategy to taking use of the synergistic benefits of integrating trees and shrubs with crops and animals. It incorporates agriculture and forestry technology to produce land-use systems that are more diversified, productive, lucrative, healthy, and long-term.
The Master's degree in Agro-Forestry at Lumbini Buddhist University attempts to equip learners with the information, skills, and attitudes necessary to independently conceptualize, organize, implement, and evaluate agroforestry programs/projects based on Buddhist philosophy and applied sciences using creative concepts to improve people's livelihoods.
The course is suitable for:
- Graduates who wish to advance national and regional development by gaining practical knowledge and leadership skills in agroforestry and natural resource management.
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Students who prioritize educational needs in agroforestry and natural resource management, as well as those who wish to increase access to relevant instructional resources.
Eligibility
Students must have the following basic qualifications in order to get admission:
- CGPA 2.5 or 50% aggregate in the four year undergraduate programs of any stream, or,
CGPA 2.5 or 50% aggregate in the three year undergraduate programs of any stream, and 2 years of work experience in the relevant fields
Admission Criteria
Eligible applicants may apply to LBU by completing an application form at the Lumbini Central Campus or an associated campus, or by completing a suitable application form online.
Admission Procedure: Students will be admitted based on their merit, as determined by their performance in the written entrance exam and oral interview.
Entrance Examination: For admission, students need take a one-hour written test. The objective type questions on the entrance exam are worth 100 points.
Curricular Structure
First Semester
| AGFR 510 Basics of Agroforestry | Understanding |
| AGFR 511 Monastic Experiences | Problem-solving |
| AGFR 512 Agroforestry for Sustainable Development | Understanding |
| AGFR 513 Buddhism and Natural Resource Management | Understanding |
| AGFR 514 Home/School Gardening | Application |
| AGFR 515 Research Methodology in Agroforestry | Problem-solving |
Second Semester
| AGFR 551 Agroforestry Farm Experience | Problem-solving |
| AGFR 552 Geographical Information System | Problem-solving |
| AGFR 553 Agroforestry Plan and Policy | Analysis |
| AGFR 554 Agroforestry Extension Education | Application |
| AGFR 555 Urban Forestry | Application |
Third Semester
| AGFR 611 Outreach Program | Problem solving |
| AGFR 612 Integrated Pest Management | Analysis |
| AGFR 613 Herbal Farming | Application |
| AGFR 614 Agroforestry Products & Markets | Analysis |
| AGFR 615 Agroforestry Cooperatives | Innovation |
Fourth Semester
| AGFR 651 World Trade in Agroforestry | Analysis |
| AGFR 652 Thesis | Innovation |