Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN)

Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) formally Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA) is an agricultural University located in Gaborone, Botswana.

Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN)
Former name
Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA)
MottoWork and Prosper
TypePublic
EstablishedAct of Parliament of 2015
Location
Botswana

24.5914°S 25.9415°E / -24.5914; 25.9415
CampusContent Farm, Sebele (12km north of Gaborone city centre), Botswana
Websitewww.buan.ac.bw

History

It was established by an act of the Parliament of Botswana, Act no. 12 of 2015[1] as a Parastatal under the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security (MoA)[2].

The BUAN act repealed the BCA Act no. 9 of 1991. BCA took over from the Botswana Agricultural College (BAC) which was abolished on coming into effect of act No.9 establishing BCA into its place.

The BCA was a parastatal under the Ministry of Agriculture and an associate institution of the University of Botswana (UB). As an associate institution, it offered UB higher diploma and degree programmes in agricultural sciences.

On the 27th August 2013, the Government of Botswana approved that the then Botswana College of Agriculture should transform into a university of agriculture and natural resources through Presidential Directive CAB 21 (B)/2013. The decision was in line with the College’s Strategic Plan of 2009-2016 that had a vision to transform into “An Agricultural University of international repute".

The process of transformation was inaugurated when the, then Ministry of Agriculture announced the Government’s decision at a ceremony at the Sebele campus on the 12 November 2013. On the 1 February 2016, BUAN became a University through commencement of the Act of Parliament 12 of 2015 as a Parastatal under the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security (MoA).[3]

Corporate Governance

Chancellor : Mr Slumber Tsogwane

Council Chairperson : Mr Neo Moroka

Vice Chancellor : Dr Jasper Reese

Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs & Research : Prof. Shalaulani James Nsoso

Deputy Vice Chancellor - Finance & Administration : Mrs Rebecca Mgadla

Academic Structure

The University has six Faculties; namely[4]:

Faculty of Agriculture is made up of three academic departments:

  • Department of Agricultural and Bio Systems Engineering
  • Department of Crop Sciences and Soils
  • Department of Food Science and Technology

Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (FAEE)

  • Department of Agribusiness

    Faculty of Sciences (FoS)

    • Department of Biological Sciences (BS)
    • Department of Biometry and Mathematics (BM)
    • Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences (PCS)

      Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (FAVS)

      • Department of Animal Science and Production
      • Department of Veterinary Sciences

      Faculty of Natural Resources

      • Department of Land and Atmospheric Resources (LAR)
      • Department of Range and Forest Resources (RFR)
      • Department of Wildlife and Aquatic Resources (WAR)

        Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

        Programs

        The college offers Diplomas, Bachelor Degrees and Master degrees[5]

        Diploma programs

        • Higher Diploma in Agriculture.
        • Higher Diploma in Animal Health and Production.
        • Higher Diploma in Forestry and Range Ecology.
        • Higher Diploma in Forestry and Range Ecology - HDFRE

        Bachelor's degree programs

        • Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education).
        • Bachelor of Science (Animal Science).
        • Bachelor of Science (Agriculture).
        • Bachelor of Science (Crop Science - Agronomy).
        • Bachelor of Science (Crop Science - Horticulture).
        • Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology.
        • Bachelor of Science in Range Sciences.
        • Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Mechanisation).
        • Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics).
        • Bachelor of Science (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering).

        Master's degree programs

        • Master of Science (Agricultural Education).
        • Master of Science (Agricultural Engineering).
        • Master of Science (Animal Science).
        • Master of Science (Crop Science).

        PhD programs

        • Doctor of Philosophy Agronomy
        • Doctor of Philosophy Crop Protection
        • Doctor of Philosophy Horticulture
        • Doctor of Philosophy Soil Science

        Business Centres

        Meat Industry Training Institute (MITI)

        The Meat Industry Training Institute (MITI) was established in 1984 through an agreement between Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Rome (working in conjunction with the government of Denmark) and the government of Botswana [6]. At that point it was called the Regional Training Centre for Meat Inspectors and Meat Technologists in Africa. The Centre was handed to the government of Botswana and managed by the Department of Veterinary Services of the Ministry of Agriculture and it was re-named Meat Inspection Training Centre (MITC) [7]. On the 01 st of April 2012, the Institution was taken over by Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA) now BUAN. The Centre offers a Certificate programme in Meat Inspection.

        Centre for In-service and Continuing Education (CICE)

        The Centre for In-service and Continuing Education (CICE) was opened in 1995 to extends BCA’s mandate through provision of quality in-service and continuing education in agriculture and natural resources. The Centre designs, develops and delivers training Botswana Qualification Authority (BQA) accredited that are market driven.

        References
        1. "BOTSWANA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Alphabetical List of Statutes". botswanalaws.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
        2. "BUAN". www.buan.ac.bw. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
        3. "About Us". Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
        4. "BUAN". www.buan.ac.bw. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
        5. "Programs - main". Bca.bw. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
        6. "BUAN". www.buan.ac.bw. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
        7. "BUAN". www.buan.ac.bw. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
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