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List of Programs in Faculty of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
| Level of Study | Degree |
| Mode of Study | Full Time |
| Duration | 3 Years (Fulltime)Â |
| Graduating Credit | 120 |
| Course Location | i-CATS University College, Jalan Stampin Timur, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak |
| Intakes | January, March, and August |
| Fees Programme | RM 39,000 (Local), RM 50,000 (International) |
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agrotechnology programme responds to the market demand for trained and skilled manpower in the food agricultural industry. This programme aims to produce Industry-ready Graduates.
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agrotechnology programme is committed to developing students’ agriculture management skills to a level that will allow them to succeed in the academic programmes of i-CATS UC. Through innovative, research-based educational practices and hands-on training with industry, the program aims to help students achieve academic readiness by fostering their intellectual curiosity. As they develop their knowledge through study skills and critical thinking, students will integrate independent and collaborative learning with the appropriate use of information technology. It also aims to forge collaborations and links with industry players through the sharing of expertise, knowledge, and experience.
As an industrial-driven institution, i-CATS UC responded to the demand for qualified and skilled professionals in the Agriculture industry.
In 2017, the Chief Minister of Sarawak embarked on the goal of having the state as a net food exporter by 2030. This can only be realized through the adoption of appropriate technology, production systems and the like that will support and drive the growth of the agricultural sector. The blueprint for this is spelled out in the Sarawak Digital Economy and Agriculture is being singled out as the first strategic action in the said blueprint. Those with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agrotechnology can seek a position as:
| PLO1 | Knowledge | Explain the theoretical and technical knowledge in related fields. |
| PLO2 | Cognitive | Analyze rational scientific statements, information, and solutions. |
| PLO3 | Practical Skills | Conduct practical activities, experiments and data analysis to solve a broad range of problems in the field of agriculture. |
| PLO4 | Interpersonal Skills, Generic | Organize interdisciplinary teams within the institution and also with other organizations, industries and communities at the National/International level projects. |
| PLO5 | Communication Skills | Use any resources to present the information in written or oral form confidently and coherently in appropriate context to diversity of audiences. |
| PLO6 | Digital Skills | Express various strategies for using software, media and technology application to support study and work. |
| PLO7 | Numeracy Skills | Analyze numerical and graphical/visual data to generate preferred outcomes in various field. |
| PLO8 | Leadership | Organize resources given to instil decision making skills and delegate tasks assigned in a wide range of activities within an organization. |
| PLO9 | Personal Skills | Perform personal skills and self-advancement to enhance proficiency of professional pathways in lifelong learning. |
| PLO10 | Entrepreneurial skills | Adopt strategies to utilize acquired knowledge in entrepreneurship to improve economic development and production. |
| PLO11 | Ethics and professionalism | Explain the policies associated to science, technology, social, ethical and environmental issues professionally. |
