PgC / PgD / MSc International Agri-business and Food Chain Management (Online)

This course provides an advanced understanding of the global challenges and opportunities and principles and practices of modern international agri-business management.

It develops you as a professional in the rural economy or supporting the rural economy:

• Agricultural supply industries,

• Agricultural trade industries,

• Agricultural cooperatives,

• Agricultural consultancy companies,

• Industry associations,

• Government agencies

• and other allied organizations.

Working in the international agri-business environment encompasses a wide variety of functions:

• Finance,

• Human resources,

• Customer services,

• Logistics,

• Marketing,

• Cross-cultural exporting and importing

• Purchasing.

The course develops your knowledge of agricultural systems, finance, and human resource management.

It also provides a detailed insight into marketing and the industries supporting agricultural production, processing, transportation, and supply chain strategy.

You will apply critical concepts to the formulation of effective international business strategies. Case studies will allow you to focus on sectors of specific interest.

You will develop and broaden your expertise, build critical skills and enhance your career prospects across various management and decision issues.

Career options are broad, spanning the global agri-business sector.

A UK honors degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with a good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area plus at least two years of relevant industrial or professional experience may also be considered.

Previous experience, referees' reports, and interviews will be used to determine the suitability of candidates for particular programs.