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    Agribusiness degrees abroad

    Agribusiness is an area of study that combines agricultural science and business. Programs teach students how to generate profit by carefully managing the production and processing of crops and livestock.

    As well as developing a solid grounding in farming techniques and practices, you’ll examine the business principles behind profitable supply chains. You’ll get to the roots of agribusiness success by exploring topics like sustainable production, economics, marketing, and quality assurance.

    By earning your degree abroad, you’ll see first-hand how societies around the world depend on agribusiness for their food. You’ll encounter new farming practices, approaches, and challenges, and will recognize how they differ between climates, countries, and cultures.

    Agribusiness program structure

    You can study agribusiness at various undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Associate degrees normally require two years of study in which students will be introduced to the fundamental theoretical and practical aspects of agribusiness.

    A bachelor’s degree in agribusiness requires at least three years of full-time study. However, most programs encourage students to complete an additional 12-month industry placement. Placements are a fantastic way to gather experience, build a professional network, and consolidate your learning.

    Students planning on jetting off to the US will study for a minimum of four years. In line with the American liberal arts model, you’ll take general education classes for the first two years of your program, before specializing in agribusiness modules for the final half of your degree.

    Once you’ve completed your BSc, you can enroll in a postgraduate program. A master’s degree usually takes one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study, while a PhD can last anywhere between four and seven years.

    You’ll get to grips with theoretical principles by attending lectures, seminars, and tutorials. You’ll then put what you’ve learned into practice through laboratory sessions, practical workshops, and field trips.

    Agribusiness programs around the world will differ depending on the climate, terrain, traditions, and technology present in your chosen country. However, most courses will introduce students to these key topics:

    • Agriculture in practice
    • Agricultural production systems
    • Management and operations in agribusiness
    • Natural resource and agriculture economics
    • Agricultural marketing
    • Agricultural resource analysis
    • Agricultural law and policy
    • Agricultural risk management
    Agribusiness program structure

    You can study agribusiness at various undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Associate degrees normally require two years of study in which students will be introduced to the fundamental theoretical and practical aspects of agribusiness.

    A bachelor’s degree in agribusiness requires at least three years of full-time study. However, most programs encourage students to complete an additional 12-month industry placement. Placements are a fantastic way to gather experience, build a professional network, and consolidate your learning.

    Students planning on jetting off to the US will study for a minimum of four years. In line with the American liberal arts model, you’ll take general education classes for the first two years of your program, before specializing in agribusiness modules for the final half of your degree.

    Once you’ve completed your BSc, you can enroll in a postgraduate program. A master’s degree usually takes one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study, while a PhD can last anywhere between four and seven years.

    You’ll get to grips with theoretical principles by attending lectures, seminars, and tutorials. You’ll then put what you’ve learned into practice through laboratory sessions, practical workshops, and field trips.

    Agribusiness programs around the world will differ depending on the climate, terrain, traditions, and technology present in your chosen country. However, most courses will introduce students to these key topics:

    • Agriculture in practice
    • Agricultural production systems
    • Management and operations in agribusiness
    • Natural resource and agriculture economics
    • Agricultural marketing
    • Agricultural resource analysis
    • Agricultural law and policy
    • Agricultural risk management

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    Agribusiness undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in agribusiness

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      Agribusiness - BSc Florida A&M University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,940 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Agribusiness - BSc University of Nebraska at Kearney, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,900 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Agribusiness - BSc American University of Beirut, Lebanon

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,670 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Agribusiness - BAgr University of the South Pacific, Fiji

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      11,427 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February, July
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      Agribusiness - BSc University of Saskatchewan, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      20,838 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January
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    Associate in agribusiness

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      Agribusiness/Science Technology - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,600 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January
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    Pathway in agribusiness

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      Agriculture and Farm Management - FdSc Royal Agricultural University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,200 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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    Agribusiness graduate programs

    Master's in agribusiness

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      Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, Thesis Option - MSc Florida A&M University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      25,868 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August
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      Agriculture: Agribusiness Economics - MSc Murray State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,000 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August
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      Business Administration: Agribusiness and Food Enterprise Management - MBA University of Nicosia, Cyprus

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      6,930 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February, September, June
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      International Agribusiness Management - MIAM ISAM International School of Agri Management, Spain

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      11 months
      Annual tuition fee
      18,500 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      October
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    Future agribusiness careers

    As an agribusiness graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and tools needed to harvest success in almost any part of the world. Your unique combination of academic expertise and hands-on experience will prepare you to work across several areas of the agricultural industry.

    Here are some of the exciting roles secured by graduates:

    • Agricultural manager
    • Agricultural consultant
    • Food scientist
    • Agronomy salesperson
    • Agricultural communications specialist
    • Supply chain manager
    • Agricultural research scientist
    • Plant breeder/ geneticist

    To have the best chance of gaining employment, it’s important to get some relevant work experience under your belt. Farms, forests, and nature reserves often run volunteering programs. Getting involved is a great way to demonstrate your passion and commitment to potential employers.