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PgC / PgD / MSc International Agri-Business and Food Chain Management

Harper Adams University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Focusing on various management and decision issues relevant to the agri-food sector in an ever-changing international environment, the global agri-business and food chain management program enable current and future managers to develop and broaden their expertise, build critical skills, and enhance their career prospects in the agri-business sector.

Career options are broad, spanning a range of roles within the agri-business sector, including marketing, general management, finance, policy, and consultancy in private, public, and non-government organizations nationally and internationally. Working in the international agri-business environment encompasses various functions, including finance, human resources, customer services, logistics, marketing, cross-cultural exporting and importing, and purchasing. The course develops the student’s knowledge of agricultural systems, finance, and human resource management. It provides a detailed insight into marketing and the industries supporting agricultural production, processing, transportation, and supply chain strategy. Students apply critical concepts to the formulation of effective international business strategies. Case studies are frequently used to allow students to focus on sectors where they have a particular interest.

General Eligibility

An honors degree (minimum lower second class)

or

A good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area and related industrial or professional experience of at least two years.

In addition, the suitability of candidates for particular programs may be assessed by interview, considering reports from referees, and evaluating previous experience.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Modules

PgC (60 credits from)

  • Research and Information Skills

  • Strategic Management for International Agri-business

  • Principles of Finance

Optional modules

  • Marketing for the Agri-food Sector

  • Agricultural Economics, Policy and Trade

  • Agricultural Business Risk and Investment

  • Leadership and People Management

  • Food Sustainability and Ethics

  • Farm Business Management

  • Operations and Project Management

  • Sustainable Farming Systems

PgD (120 credits from)

  • Research and Information Skills

  • Strategic Management for International Agri-business

  • Principles of Finance

  • Agri-food Supply Chain Strategy and Management

  • International Business Economics

Elective modules

  • Advanced Research Methods (Social Sciences)

  • Experimental Design and Analysis

Optional modules

  • Marketing for the Agri-food Sector

  • Agricultural Economics, Policy and Trade

  • Agricultural Business Risk and Investment

  • Leadership and People Management

  • Food Sustainability and Ethics

  • Farm Business Management

  • Operations and Project Management

  • Sustainable Farming Systems

MSc (180 credits)

  • Research and Information Skills

  • Strategic Management for International Agri-business

  • Principles of Finance

  • Agri-food Supply Chain Strategy and Management

  • International Business Economics

  • Masters Research Project

Elective modules

  • Advanced Research Methods (Social Sciences)

  • Experimental Design and Analysis

Optional modules

  • Marketing for the Agri-food Sector

  • Agricultural Economics, Policy and Trade

  • Agricultural Business Risk and Investment

  • Leadership and People Management

  • Food Sustainability and Ethics

  • Farm Business Management

  • Operations and Project Management

  • Sustainable Farming Systems

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS Academic *

6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in any component)

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