Certificates

The on-line section of the course has 5 modules (sessions). You are expected to complete 1 module per week. Plan to spend 2 – 4 hours a week per module. Theory is intended to help you understand methods and basic science of crops, livestock and aquaculture, so that you will be ready to put that knowledge to work on the farm. Books and information are available on line.

Yes, BAMSI has a payment plan. Please contact the office of admissions,

Yes, there is a refund policy. The amount returned depends on when you drop the course, less non-refundable administrative and registration fees. (see refund schedule at the bottom of FAQs)

Yes, the hands-on experience is a very important part of this course and you must successfully complete it.

Of course! Our dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff can assist. So use this course to network with lecturers, farm specialist and cooperative staff and obtain useful information and resources. Also, the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government has BAMSI-trained extension officers on several islands, who can also provide assistance. 

Once you are enrolled, you will have access to the e-library and other resource materials.

Yes, you will be exempted from the Farm Skills I (2 credit course). You will have to apply for the exemption at the time of enrollment.

In addition to your afterhours clothing and personal hygiene items, you will need to bring long pants, work shirts, farm boots (or closed toed shoes), work gloves and hat.