1. Program Objectives (BSc. in Animal Science)
- To produce professionals equipped with knowledge in sustainable animal production, personal and social attributes and entrepreneurial skills.
- To conduct basic and applied research in the field of animal science and to disseminate the generated knowledge to various stakeholders.
1.1. Admission
- Successful completion of the preparatory program and pass national examination.
- Placement as advance standing student.
2. BSc. in Range Ecology and Biodiversity
Range management and Eco-tourism (RMET): This program was launched in 2007. Pastoralism constitutes a unique and important way of life for a large proportion of the Ethiopia population. There are some 12-15 million agro-pastoralists, living in 7 regions. The pastoralist areas are characterized by unpredictable and unstable climatic conditions as well as ecologically fragile environments. At the same time, the livestock population in the pastoral areas is high with good quality domestic animals being known to be found on these regions. Rangeland covers more than 62% of the total landmass of the country, where mode of life of these people has been dependent on traditional way of living through opportunistic production of range vegetation and livestock products. Furthermore, the pastoral areas are rich in cultural & traditional heritage, flora & fauna diversities, habitat for game and non-game wildlife, recreational opportunities, valuable minerals and other resources which could lead to good tourism industry in the areas.
In order to maintain natural resources management, the role of ecotourism will have a great impact more in the rangeland regions where the widest conservation areas of the country are located. Moreover, incorporating elements of ecotourism in the program for applying the principles of sustainable development to everyday life of agro-pastoral people in the areas are paramount.
2.1. Vision
The vision of the department is to be center of excellence in knowledge generation and dissemination in Range Management and Ecotourism.
2.2. Mission
The mission of the department is to produce skilled manpower in Range Management and Ecotourism through relevant and quality education both in theory and practices. The department will conduct both basic and applied research in demand-driven area and disseminate the same stakeholders.
2.3. Goal
- To educate students to the best international standards and to prepare them for careers in professional work, research, community services and capacity building.
- To provide scientific education and skill to conduct research for the development of range livestock production & ecotourism.
2.4. Program objectives:
- To produce professionals with knowledge, skill and attitude in range management & ecotourism.
- To conduct guided and applied research in range livestock production & ecotourism management
- To produce qualified and competent professionals in the field both nationally and internationally
- To produce professionals that plays a role in rangeland resources conservation and management
- To acquaint students with senses of being initiative for continuous learning and develop the ability of individual work as well as creativity
- To initiate the willingness to serve and communicate as well as the skills to develop and extend key abilities such as teamwork, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, self reliance, communicating, analyzing, and retrieving, processing and applying information.
2.5. Admission
To be admitted to the B.Sc. program in Range Management and Ecotourism a candidate should have:
- Successful completion of the preparatory program and pass national examination.
- Placement as Advanced Standing Student
- Interest in Range Animal Production and Ecotourism