1-Year MSc in Food and Agribusiness Management

Program Overview

The 1-Year MSc in Food and Agribusiness Management at Audencia Business School and FECAP Business School equips students with tools and knowledge to address global food industry challenges. The program combines management science, agricultural and food sciences, featuring cultural diversity, a Brazil immersion experience, and industry-oriented teaching, preparing graduates for various roles within the agri-food sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The 1-Year MSc in Food and Agribusiness Management aims to help reinvent the world's food and agriculture industry. It equips future leaders with the tools and thinking needed to address challenges like feeding a growing population with dwindling natural resources. The program focuses on applying management science to the agribusiness sector, emphasizing innovative and responsible solutions. It's described as unique due to its high level of cultural and academic diversity among students (encouraging collaboration across diverse backgrounds), a two-month experience at a partner school in Brazil (providing insight into South American food industry challenges), and a business-oriented teaching approach that fosters global networking. Graduates receive a Master of Science in Food & Agribusiness Management diploma from Audencia Business School in France and a Master in Business Administration em Gestão de Agronegócios certificate from FECAP Business School in Brazil. It combines management studies with agricultural and food sciences, attracting students from diverse academic backgrounds.

Outline:

The program includes studies in France and Brazil, taught by Audencia and FECAP faculty and ABAG industry experts. It features external speaker conferences and workshops, field visits to agribusinesses (SMEs, SMIs, and multinationals) in both countries, and a hands-on master's project with Audencia's partner companies. A 4-6 month internship worldwide is also a component. The curriculum comprises the following courses:

• Responsible Entrepreneurship & Business Plan
• Food Innovation & Design Thinking
• Sustainable Food Strategies
• Responsible Food Marketing
• B2C Food Marketing
• Business Analytics and Big Data in Food
• Managerial Finance
• Supply Chain & Operations in the Food Sector
• International Trading and Food Sustainability
• Food Value Chain and Marketing from a Brazilian Perspective
• Risk management and high-level global Food Strategies from a Brazilian Perspective
• Public Strategies and International Policies from a Brazilian Perspective
• Sustainable and Disruptive Innovation from a Brazilian Perspective
• Anthropology of Food and Food Crisis
• Responsible Leadership in a Cross-Cultural Environment
• Energy Transition: from Narrative to Practice (by Gaïa - case study on food waste)
The program also includes a mandatory internship or work experience (4-6 months) providing real-world professional experience and a Master's thesis allowing for in-depth study of a chosen topic.

Assessment:

The assessment methods include continuous monitoring, written exams, a final dissertation, and group work.

Teaching:

The program uses a combination of theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning), employing business simulations, case studies, and interactive lessons. The faculty includes top Audencia and FECAP professors and ABAG industry experts.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for various roles within the agri-food sector. Based on alumni data, career paths include:

• 41% Sales, marketing, business development
• 19% Consultancy, research, teaching
• 12% Supply chain, operations
• 11% Entrepreneur, General Manager, CEO
The program is full-time, lasts 14 months maximum, and is taught in English at the Audencia Atlantic Campus in Nantes. It offers 408 hours of training with a maximum of 30 places available. The program is not accessible via VAE (Validation of acquired experience). It is a Master of Science degree (Grade Master, Visé BAC+5). The program benefits include diverse student backgrounds (students from all continents, 50% engineers and scientists), an MSc degree plus an MBA certificate, studies in France and Brazil, an applied program structure, small class sizes, and a strong emphasis on soft skills and emotional intelligence. The program also includes a semester in Brazil for students. Audencia's Career & Corporate Relations Center provides career support services to students, including assistance with internships, CVs, and cover letters. The program leads to a Master of Science degree with 60 ECTS credits. Audencia is committed to accessibility for students with disabilities.