Yes Sandhaya, it is totally worthy pursuing bsc in agriculture. There is a vast scope of it. Students who have completed their studies in the graduate level course in horticulture have many career opportunities. These job opportunities are available for them in foreign countries or within India itself.
The Bsc Horticulture course generally concerned with the theoretical study about the different types of plans, how to identify them, techniques to survey them etc. Studying this course provides aspirants with the fundamental aspects about Horticulture. This will also give them enough knowledge so that it will enhance their curiosity to learn more about this field; thus paving way to continue their advanced level studies. Aspirants can continue their advanced studies, M.Phil and Ph.D degrees in Horticulture.
More on the career opportunities in addition to the advanced study options available for graduates of Horticulture is given below.
Career in Private sector after Bsc Horticulture
The career opportunities available for graduates of horticulture with private sector firms are very much ample. This is not only due to the sheer importance of fruits, flowers and plans such as orchids and geraniums in India and abroad, but also due to the fact that these perishable products can be preserved with the aid of modern technology. This new sophisticated approach in the field of horticulture has ensured the safe export of these products.
The career opportunities for horticulturists range from commercial and environmental sectors to research as well as journalism. The remuneration of people of this field is very much depended on the area where they are employed and the type of the firm that takes them in. The salary of a person employed as an Assistant horticulture inspector will be as much as Rs 7000/- initially and will rise up to Rs 17, 000/- a month.
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