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(Ag.) Horticulture in Floriculture and Landscaping

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MSc. (Ag.) Horticulture in Floriculture and Landscaping

Course Overview

The MSc. (Ag.) Horticulture in Floriculture and Landscaping is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FASC), SGT University. The programme is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in ornamental horticulture, flower crop production, landscape design, nursery technology, and protected cultivation systems. This course benefits students aiming to build careers in commercial floriculture, landscaping and garden design, nursery management, protected ornamental production, and research and extension services in ornamental crops. 

The programme combines classroom learning, hands-on field experience, and exposure to modern floriculture and landscape tools. Students learn advanced production practices for cut and loose flowers, interiorscaping, planting design, turf management, plant propagation, and value addition in floral crops. Training also covers CAD-based landscape planning, nursery entrepreneurship, and sustainable ornamental horticulture.

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MSc. (Ag.) Horticulture in Floriculture and Landscaping

Course Level

Postgraduate

Course Name

MSc. (Ag.) Horticulture in Floriculture and Landscaping

Duration and Structure

4 Semesters

Subjects

The MSc Horticulture in Floriculture and Landscaping syllabus is systematically designed to cover the scientific, technical, and aesthetic aspects of floral crop science and landscaping. It ensures students gain both theoretical understanding and practical competence in ornamental plant production, nursery management, garden layout, and post-harvest handling.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Horticulture with 55% marks
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Agriculture with 55% marks
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with 55% marks
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SGT University

Course Fees

INR 1,50,000 (per annum)

Additional Features

Floriculturist, Landscape Designer, Nursery Manager, Protected Cultivation Specialist, Horticulture Development Officer, Extension Specialist, Research Scientist, Floristry Consultant, Urban Greening Officer, Academician, Entrepreneur

Admission Open for Session 2026–2027

MSc. (Ag.) Horticulture in Floriculture and Landscaping Syllabus

The MSc Horticulture in Floriculture and Landscaping syllabus is systematically designed to cover the scientific, technical, and aesthetic aspects of floral crop science and landscaping. It ensures students gain both theoretical understanding and practical competence in ornamental plant production, nursery management, garden layout, and post-harvest handling.

  • Semester 1:
    • Systematics of Ornamental Plants
    • Commercial Production of Cut Flowers
    • Ornamental Gardening & Landscaping
    • Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping
    • Nursery Management in Ornamental Plants
    • Seed Production in Flower Crops
  • Semester 2:
    • Turf Grass Management
    • Commercial Production of Loose Flowers
    • Value Addition in Floriculture
    • Master's Seminar
  • Semester 3:
    • Breeding of Ornamental Plants
    • Protected Cultivation of Flower Crops
    • CAD for Landscaping
    • Basics of Sampling Techniques
  • Semester 4:
    • Master's Research
    • Dissertation / Thesis
    • Research Writing, Submission and Viva-Voce
    • *Compulsory major courses, passing criteria of 60% as per ICAR guidelines

Note: Students may choose their minor and supporting courses from other related departments based on their research priorities.

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