Career Prospects

The major goal of the School of Agriculture is to prepare its graduates to meet the challenges faced in the Agricultural sector and contribute to realizing the full potential of Agriculture in Zambia and beyond. Graduates of the School are in high demand both in public and private sectors including Research, Educational institutions and international organizations. Successful completion of the programmes, graduates can be formally employed or self-employed.School of Agriculture curriculum prepares its graduates for many speciality areas of the broad field of agriculture these include (1) Private Sector – Agronomists, Plant Breeders, Crop Protectionists, Farm Managers, Consultants in various fields of speciality, food processing companies; (2) Public Sector – Researchers (Agronomists, Plant Breeders, Crop Protectionists), Extension workers and officers, Lecturers,  Agricultural Technical officers; Self-Employment – Farmers, Consultants; and Further Studies -higher degree programmes, which provide a basis for research and academic careers.