The Indira Gandhi National Open University’s (IGNOU) School of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, has introduced a new academic program called the Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management (DACM). This program provides an excellent opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a career in agriculture or enhance their existing skills in the field.
Objectives of the Program:
- Efficiently manage agricultural costs
- Enhance agricultural productivity
- Develop skills for strategic decision-making in areas such as agricultural production, crop cultivation, livestock management, financial planning, resource allocation, marketing, and risk management
Key Features of the Program:
- Subjects Covered: The curriculum includes agricultural accounting and costing, agricultural supply chain management, land use, water management, and other related agricultural activities.
- Skill Development: The program promotes optimal resource utilization, knowledge in value chain and supply chain management, and entrepreneurial capabilities.
- Benefits: The course offers diverse opportunities for students and professionals in the agricultural sector.
Course Content:
- Fundamentals of Agriculture: Understanding agricultural principles and practices
- Institutional Support for Agricultural Development: Study of organizations and institutions that support agricultural growth and development
- Cost Concepts and Techniques: Essential knowledge and techniques for cost management in agriculture
- Farm Cost Management: Strategies for managing farm operations to increase profitability
- Agri-preneurship: Skills for creating and managing agricultural enterprises
- Management of Farmer Producer Organizations: Effective leadership and coordination of farmer groups
Eligibility:
- Passed 10+2 or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preferably in Agricultural Sciences)
Admission Process:
- Online application
- Merit-based admission