Ranking of Agricultural Majors of Yasouj University With Regard To Triple Knowledge Criteria Based On 2007-2010 Graduate's View: An Application of Topsis Technique

The purpose of this paper is to rank agricultural majors of Yasouj University based on the triple knowledge criteria. Survey research method with a pre-structured questionnaire was used in this study. Research sample consisted of a 136 B. S. agricultural graduates of Yasouj University that were selected using random sampling table. Descriptive statistics showed an average score for coping knowledge among respondents. Furthermore, TOPSIS technique was used to rank majors based on some criteria and also Entropy technique was used to weigh the supposed criteria. The results of rankings showed that animal science graduates allocated the first in coping knowledge, while plant protection graduates allocated the first in practical knowledge. Finally, it is recommended that fostering the coping knowledge should receive more attention in higher agricultural education curriculum.