Bachelor of Science (Hons) Technology and Plantation Management (AT220)

Program Details

This three-year programme emphasizes the various aspects of Production Technology, Management and Information Technology needed by the agricultural and plantation sectors. The courses in the programme include Crop Production Technology, Precision Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology, Financial Management, Organisational Behaviour, Agricultural Economics, Computer Applications, and Soil Conservation and Management.

Job Opportunities

Graduates may serve in the plantation sector, as well as agro-based industries. The positions available are plantation executives, assistant estate managers, research officers, marketing executives, entrepreneurs, academicians and credit officers.

Further Study Opportunities

The graduates of this program can further their studies in a vast area at Masters level. The students have the options to do their master degree in Master of Science (Soil Science), Master of Science (Agronomy), Master of Science (Agribusiness), Master of Science (Crop Protection) Master of Science (Plantation Industry Management), Master of Science (Plant Biotechnology), Master of Science (By Research), Master in Plantation Industry Management (By Coursework) in UiTM or any universities in Malaysia.

Admission Requirement

Applicants should fulfil the University Entrance Requirement and also additional specific entrance requirements of the programme. Pass a diploma programme from UiTM with a CGPA of at least 2.30 ; OR Pass Diploma in Planting Industry Management with a CGPA at least 00 and having two (2) years working experience in the relevant field ; OR Pass a related diploma programme from other Public Institution of Higher Learning recognised by the Malaysian Government with a CGPA of at least 3.00 ; OR Pass UiTM Science Foundation/PASUM/Matriculation Programme with a CGPA of at least 2.50 and having B- grade (GP 2.67) in two (2) subjects and one (1) C grade (GP 2.00) from any of the following subjects : Biology Mathematics/ Engineering Mathematics Physics/ Engineering Physics OR Pass STPM or its equivalent that is recognised by the Malaysian Government with a CGPA of at least 2.50 and having B- grade (GP2.67) in any two (2) subjects below : Mathematics T/Further Mathematics T/Mathematics S Biology Chemistry Physics Economy AND Pass SPM or its equivalent that is recognised by the Malaysian Government with five (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and a pass in English. You can make online registration through the Students' Admission Portal (Portal Kemasukan Pelajar) website. Please ensure that you have read carefully and understood all the terms and conditions before filling up the forms.

Notable Alumni

Abang Audy Azwy Abang Matasan Pengurus (OSH Sarawak) Wilayah Sarawak TH Plantations Berhad Abang Ahmad Saiful Hadi Pengurus Ladang Sadong TH Pelita Gedong SDN BHD Sarawak Kamay Jeraiee Pengurus Ladang Sungei Semak Estate, Perak Sime Darby Plantation Salihin Sekot Pengurus Stesen Penyelidikan RRIM Similajau Bintulu, Lembaga Getah Malaysia

Contact Us

For futher information and details on the program, please contact: Dr. Abdul Rahman Saili Ketua Pusat Pengajian Perladangan dan Sains Kesihatan UiTM Cawangan Sarawak, Kampus Samarahan Tel: +6082 677870 Email: arsaili@sarawak.uitm.edu.my