American University of Beirut

Department of Agriculture (AGRI)

​​Chairperson
Jaafar, Hadi
Professor EmeritusKawar, Nasri

Professors

Abou Jawdah, Chalak, Ali; Yusuf; Farran, Mohamad; Haidar, Mustapha; Hamadeh, Shady; Jaafar, Hadi
Adjunct ProfessorMohtar, Rabi
Adjunct Associate ProfessorChaaban, Jad
Assistant ProfessorsEl Kayal, Walid; Gedikoglu, Haluk
LecturersJaber, Lina; Doughan, Youssef
InstructorSobh, Hana

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Graduate Programs

The graduate study program leading to the MS degree with a thesis or non-thesis option is offered with a specialization in the following areas: agricultural economics, animal science, irrigation, plant science, plant protection, and poultry science; preparing students for a productive career in integrated agricultural technology, livestock and poultry, natural resources management and agribusiness. The graduate programs are designed to prepare students for a successful career in the field by providing them with advanced knowledge and skills in specialized areas. The programs aim to develop students’ abilities in research through the completion of a thesis or non-thesis option and equip them with the tools to analyze and solve complex problems in agricultural production and management. The programs also focus on enhancing students’ understanding of the economic, social, and environmental factors that impact the agricultural industry, fostering critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as developing effective communication with professionals in the field.

The graduates will be capable of serving in Lebanon, the Middle East, and other regions around the world.

Graduate students in the department may become candidates for a degree in the interfaculty program in nutrition by meeting the requirements described in the Division of University Interdisciplinary section of the catalogue.​

MS in Agricultural Economics

Students should take 6 cr. from the above list as core requirements (other than AGSC 301/NFSC 301, AGSC 395, and AGSC 399 for thesis and AGSC 300C for non-thesis), 9 cr. as electives from any of the courses listed for the other AGSC majors, plus 3 cr. as a free graduate elective with the adviser’s approval.

MS in Animal Science

All graduate students in the POSC and ANML programs should take at least 12 credits of AVSC core courses in addition to AGSC 301/NFSC 301, AVSC 395, and AVSC 399 for thesis and AVSC 300C for non-thesis), 9 cr. as electives from any of the courses listed below, plus 3 cr. as a free graduate elective with the adviser’s approval.

MS in Irrigation

Students should take 6 credits from the above list as core requirements (other than AGSC 301/NFSC 301, AGSC 395, and AGSC 399 for thesis and AGSC 300C for non-thesis), 9 credits as electives from any of the courses listed for other AGSC majors, plus 3 credits in free graduate electives to be approved by the adviser.

MS in Plant Protection

Students should take 6 credits from the above list as core requirements (other than AGSC 301/NFSC 301, AGSC 395, and AGSC 399 for thesis and AGSC 300C for non-thesis), and 9 credits as electives from any of the courses listed for other AGSC majors, plus 3 credits in free graduate electives to be approved by the adviser.

MS in Plant Science

Students should take 6 credits from the above list as core requirements (other than AGSC 301/NFSC 301, AGSC 395, and AGSC 399 for thesis and AGSC 300C for non-thesis), and 9 credits as electives from any of the courses listed for other AGSC majors, plus 3 credits in free graduate electives to be approved by the adviser.

MS in Poultry Science

All graduate students in the POSC and ANML programs should take at least 12 credits of AVSC core courses in addition to AGSC 301/NFSC 301, AVSC 395, and AVSC 399 for thesis and AVSC 300C for non-thesis), 9 cr. as electives from any of the courses listed below, plus 3 cr. as a free graduate elective with the adviser’s approval.

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