Master of Science in Agribusiness Management
The program aims at producing graduate with in-depth intellectual and managerial skills to advance research and development in agribusiness.
A graduate with a Master of Science (MSc) in Agribusiness has the knowledge of agri-food policy, economic law, socioeconomic policy and marketing. A master's degree in agribusiness will provide students with the necessary skills to provide advisory services and make rational decisions regarding business entities, particularly in food economics.
The program is offered in two campuses namely, bunda college - bunda campus and bunda college - city campus. Blended type of teaching has been adopted as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.
Entry Requirements
A recognized relevant undergraduate degree in Agribusiness / Business Management, Economics, Agriculture and related fields with a minimum of 2.8 GPA or equivalent. GPA of between 2.6 and 2.8 can be considered for candidates with minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
Duration
Master of Science in Agribusiness Management runs for 2 Years.
Programme Curriculum
Year 1 Courses
| # | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hrs | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AAE511 | Microeconomics | 3.00 | 1 |
| 2 | ABM515 | Managerial Economics | 2.00 | 1 |
| 3 | ABM514 | Strategic Agribusiness Management | 2.50 | 1 |
| 4 | ABM513 | Strategic Marketing Management | 2.00 | 1 |
| 5 | ABM516 | Management Information Systems | 2.50 | 1 |
| 6 | ABM512 | Quantitative Agribusiness Management Techniques | 2.50 | 1 |
| 7 | ABM511 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3.00 | 1 |
| 8 | ABM524 | International Agricultural Trade and Policy | 2.50 | 2 |
| 9 | AAE524 | Research Methods for Social Scientists | 3.00 | 2 |
| 10 | ABM520 | Agribusiness MSc. Seminar I | 0.50 | 2 |
| 11 | ABM528 | Industrial Relations | 3.00 | 2 |
| 12 | ABM523 | Agribusiness Operations Management | 2.50 | 2 |
| 13 | AAE522 | Econometrics | 3.00 | 2 |
| 14 | ABM520 | Agribusiness MSc. Seminar II | 0.50 | 2 |
| 15 | ABM527 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3.00 | 2 |
| 16 | ABM522 | Agribusiness Finance | 2.00 | 2 |
| 17 | AAE521 | Macroeconomics | 3.00 | 2 |
| 18 | ABM526 | Business Law | 3.00 | 2 |
| 19 | ABM521 | Advanced Managerial Accounting | 3.00 | 2 |
Year 2 Courses
| # | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hrs | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABM598 | Agribusiness Thesis Proposal | 3.00 | 1 |
| 2 | ABM510 | Agribusiness MSc. Seminar I | 0.50 | 2 |
| 3 | ABM599 | Agribusiness Thesis Report | 7.00 | 2 |
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