About the Department
The Agri-Sciences Department at Mzuzu University encompasses a diverse team of experts specializing in Soil Science, Crop Science, Development, Rural Development and Extension, Economics, and Agribusiness & Entrepreneurship. The department’s faculty members possess extensive knowledge in various domains, ranging from sustainable soil fertility management to agricultural innovation and rural sociology. They collaborate actively with institutions and organizations to address climate change, geographical information systems, value chain analysis, and entrepreneurship, among other crucial areas. The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, such as the Bachelor of Science in Value Chain Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in Transformative Community Development, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy in Transformative Community Development. These programs aim to equip students with essential skills to drive sustainable community development, innovative agriculture, and policy-driven transformations.