Master of Agribusiness

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Agribusiness – a Masters degree for agricultural economists

The ever-increasing world population and growing pressure on our global resources demands experts in the field of agribusiness. Graduates from Agricultural studies have the analytical skills and qualitative research techniques to find solutions for these issues. While covering the essential aspects of economics, business management, and marketing, this programme aims especially at the characteristics and the problems of the food chain, both in Europe and globally.

The Master of Agribusiness contents

Core elements of this Masters study include modules on Applied Economics, the Food Chain, Global Agricultural and Food Markets, Business Strategies, Rural Policies, and Environmental Economics. Most universities offer optional modules and group projects for students to specialise and gain a deeper understanding of a chosen subject.

Prerequisite for this Masters course is usually a Bachelors degree in a related field like Agricultural Science or Food Management. For more information on application procedures and requirements, please consult the university of your choice.

Possible Careers for a Master in Agribusiness

Depending on your university, you will hold your Master of Science degree after one or two years. After this, there are numerous career paths to consider:

• Management and consultancy
• Postgraduate training
• Commodity trading with agribusiness corporations
• Buying for one of the big food concerns
• Marketing
• Research and technologies

A range of universities that offer a Masters in Agribusiness: