This is a very important component of the programme, allowing students to develop high level skills and cognitive abilities. Every student will be allocated a research topic. Students will be encouraged to undertake their project work in their respective minor option (Animal Production and Health / Agribusiness Management). The research work will be carried out under academic supervision. Students should demonstrate good practice in using skills and knowledge acquired during the programme and follow dissertation guidelines as laid down by the Faculty of Agriculture, and regulations of the University of Mauritius. The number of words in the final year project/dissertation shall be between 8,000 -12,000.