Agribusiness Master of Business Administration - MBA

Program Overview

The MBA Agribusiness program at Anglia Ruskin University focuses on the intersection of agri-food businesses, regenerative farming, and hybrid production to promote environmental transformation. It emphasizes food security, sustainability, and systems thinking, equipping students with skills to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the agri-food industry. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in management, consulting, entrepreneurship, nonprofit organizations, and government.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MBA Agribusiness program at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) focuses on connections between agri-food businesses, regenerative farming, and hybrid production to promote environmental transformation. The program emphasizes food security, sustainability, and systems thinking, aiming to equip students with skills to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the agri-food industry.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Sustainable Global Business Management and Circular Economics:
Explores business models, sustainability principles, and the circular economy in the context of agri-food systems.
• Sustainable Land Stewardship and Leadership:
Examines sustainable land management practices, environmental governance, and the role of leadership in promoting environmental stewardship.
• Food Marketing and Value Chain Management:
Covers marketing and value chain management strategies in the agri-food industry, considering consumer behavior, market segmentation, and supply chain management.
• Applied Research (Methods) for Managers:
Provides foundational research skills, including research design, data collection, and analysis techniques.
• Food Security and Sustainable Farm Management:
Explores food security challenges and sustainable farming practices, examining food systems, production techniques, and policy frameworks.
• Postharvest Systems Management B:
Focuses on the management of postharvest operations in the agri-food industry, covering topics such as storage, transportation, and quality control.
• Controlled Environment Agricultural (Farming) Systems:
Introduces controlled environment agricultural systems, such as greenhouses and vertical farming, and their role in sustainable food production.
• Leading Sustainable Change Strategies and Innovation in Food Systems:
Examines strategies for leading sustainable change in the agri-food industry, including innovation, collaboration, and systems thinking.
• Taught Masters Degree - Dissertation:
A major research project that allows students to investigate a topic of their choice related to agri-food business and sustainability.

Assessment:

The program utilizes various assessment methods:

• Coursework:
Essays, reports, presentations, and group projects
• Exams:
Written exams testing knowledge and understanding
• Practical assignments:
Hands-on exercises and industry-based case studies
• Dissertation:
A substantial research project that demonstrates critical thinking, research skills, and analysis capabilities.

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and industry projects. The teaching faculty comprises experts in the fields of agri-food business, environmental science, and sustainability. The program emphasizes active learning, group work, and real-world applications to foster practical skills and critical thinking.

Careers:

Graduates of the MBA Agribusiness program are well-prepared for leadership roles in various sectors of the agri-food industry, including:

• Management:
General management, operations management, supply chain management
• Consulting:
Agribusiness consulting, sustainability consulting, food security consulting
• Entrepreneurship:
Start-ups and business development in the agri-food sector
• Nonprofit organizations:
Program management, advocacy, and research in sustainable food systems
• Government:
Policy development and implementation in agriculture, food security, and environmental sustainability

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Tuition fees for UK students (2024/25)

£8,996 UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees.

Tuition fees for international students (2024/25)

£13,900 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter Find out about paying your fees. For postgraduate courses, international ARU graduates are automatically considered for an International Alumni Scholarship, worth £3,000 off first-year fees.