In today’s world agriculture has become more than just the practical, hands-on practice of farming, it is now regarded as big business. The Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness Management will help learners critically analyse strategic issues facing agricultural industries, develop and implement appropriate policies in the areas of operations and general management, understanding agribusiness economics, as well as identify future trends and potential issues within the industry.

 

The Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness Management will help learners critically analyse strategic issues facing agricultural industries, develop and implement appropriate policies in the areas of operations and general management, understanding agribusiness economics, as well as identify future trends and potential issues within the industry.

 

The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness Management is to provide students who already have a degree, or extensive applicable experience, with theoretical and applied knowledge in a specialised area, which can be used in professional practice or further advanced study in this area.

 

Select from a range of papers to gain knowledge of agirbusiness industries, including livestock and crop sectors, health and safety, and sustainable practises. Understand the economics and learn the management skills to become a leader in the Agribusiness sector. Develop strategies to ensure a competative business, and understand the infuences shaping the future of the industry.Learn about policy and regulatory requirements and impacts, and undertake research into a topics of special interest.

 

The programme offers a blend of theoretical and practical learning, with an emphasis on applied knowledge and skill. High importance is placed on the development of agribusiness management skills (such as communication, presentation, interpersonal and problem solving skills) in addition to the development of specific agribusiness knowledge.