MBA Agri-Business

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Master of Business Administration in Agricultural Business

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation and Equivalent

MBA Agri-Business or Master of Business Administration in Agricultural Business is a Post-Graduate Agricultural Management course. Agri-Business means the term for the various businesses involved in food production, including farming and contract farming, seed supply, agrichemicals, farm machinery, wholesale and distribution, processing, marketing, and retail sales.

The duration of a Master of Business Administration in Agriculture Business is two years and its syllabus is divided into four semesters plus some Electives. The Agricultural Business course is career-orienting in nature that provides many jobs after its successful completion.

MBA Agri-Business Eligibility

  • Aspiring candidates must have qualified for their Graduation such as a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Allied disciplines OR Bachelor of Science in Home Science / Life Science background: Botany / Zoology / Bio-Chemistry / Bio-Technology from a recognized University.
  • The students should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their Bachelor's.

MBA Agri-Business Syllabus

Syllabus of Agricultural Business course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MBA Agri-Business Semester-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects of Study

1

Accounting & Financial Analysis

2

Environment & Agri-Business Management

3

Marketing

4

Managerial Economics

5

Management Principles & Values

6

Quantitative Techniques

MBA Agri-Business Semester-II

1

Agribusiness & Rural Marketing

2

Financial Management for Agri-Business

3

Human Resource Management

4

Organizational Behaviour & Ethos

5

Production & Operations Management

6

Research Methods in Agri-Business Management

MBA Agri-Business Semester-III

1

Business Law and Ethics

2

Computer Application and MIS

3

Entrepreneurship & Project Management

4

Practical Training (8 weeks)

5

Elective Group A: Agri-Input Management

  • Agri-Technology Management
  • Materials Management
  • Seed Production Technology

6

Elective Group B: Live Stock Management

  • Food Process Management
  • Materials Management
  • Technology Management for Livestock Products

MBA Agri-Business Semester-IV

1

Dissertation

2

Strategic Management

3

Seminar in Agribusiness Management

4

Elective Group A: Agri - Input Management

  • Argo-Chemicals & Technology Management
  • Fertilizer Technology & Management

5

Elective Group B: Agri-Technology Management

  • Management of Biotech Industries
  • Management of Floriculture & Landscaping

6

Elective Group C: Livestock management

  • Feed Business Management
  • Poultry and Hatchery Management

7

Elective Group D: Food Process Management

  • Food Technology & Processing Management
  • Fruit Production & Post-Harvest Management

 

MBA Agri-Business Colleges

MBA Agri-Business Course Suitability

  • Applicants should have an innovative mind for improving agriculture which may lead to ‘Food Security in India being the best suit for this course.
  • Candidates who want to become scientists and are willing to bring another “Green Revolution” to India are also most suitable for it.
  • Applicants should also be able to the management of personnel resources like motivating, developing, directing, and identifying the best people for the job.
  • Those who have an interest in agricultural activities are a good match for it as it will enhance their knowledge regarding agriculture.

How is the MBA Agri-Business Course Beneficial?

  • Students with MBA degrees have a lot of scope in consultancy services. As they are provided right from the first step to the last one, efficiently carry the different operations for enhancing the agriculture-related business.
  • They can be employed in the areas such as Project Identification & Formulation and Detailed project report / Loan tie-up Detailed engineering / Project implementation and Feasibility study / Detailed project reports and Effluent treatment system design and NOC / Technical monitoring and Tie-up for working capital limit / Process optimization and Quality assurance program.
  • Candidates can be induced into many of the business plans that were structured for financial resources and marketing plans.
  • Candidates can go for teaching professions as well.

MBA Agri-Business Employment Areas

  • Agricultural Product Processing Companies
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Corporate & Retail Agriculture Sector
  • Food & Agriculture Sector 
  • Food & Supply Department

MBA Agri-Business Job Types

  • Business Manager
  • Commercial Executive
  • Credit Analyst / Investment Analyst
  • Operation Officer
  • Relationship Manager
  • Sales Manager / Sales Representative