Study Mode:
Full time: 3 Years
Part time: 4 Years
Start Date:
September 2025
Administrative Unit:
Department of Agricultural
Economics and Extension
Email: daee@sta.uwi.edu
Phone: 1(868) 662 2002 ext. 82094
Programme Overview
The BSc Agribusiness Management programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the dynamic field of agribusiness. This programme integrates the principles of business management with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities within the broad food and beverage sector. You will study a range of topics including agricultural economics, marketing, finance, supply chain management, and sustainable agriculture practices. Through a combination of theoretical coursework, practical projects, and real-world experiences, you will develop a deep understanding of how to effectively manage food and agricultural enterprises.
PROGRAMME GOAL
This programme equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving field of business management with a focus on the food and agriculture industry.
GRADUATE CAREER PATHS
- Business / Research Analyst
- Financial Credit Resource Management
- Development Economist
- Agro-Processor
- Marketing Advisor
- Agricultural / Environmental Economist
- Agro-Industry Consultant
- Enterprise Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Farm Management Consultant
- Rural Development Specialist
Programme Breakdown
The BSc Agribusiness Management degree comprises 88 credits of core courses plus 6 credits of electives from the approved list, 4 credits of practical skills, 4 credits of internship and 6 credits of Foundation courses (FOUN 1101 OR FOUN 1301 AND FOUN 1105) AND a 3 credit Foreign Language requirement (Total 111 credits).
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
SECTION A (CORE COURSES)
LEVEL I – SEMESTER 1
ACCT 1002 Introduction to Financial Accounting
AGEX 1003 Development Of Caribbean Agriculture
AGBU 1005 Introduction to Microeconomics
AGRI 1003 Mathematics for Scientists
LEVEL I – SEMESTER 2
ACCT 1003 Introduction to Cost & Management Accounting
AGBU 1002 Introduction to Agro-environmental Management
AGBU 1006 Macroeconomic Fundamentals for Caribbean Agriculture
AGRI 1010 Introduction to Crop and Livestock Production
COMP 1011 Introduction to Information Technology
LEVEL I – SEMESTER 3
AGRI 1100 Practical Techniques and Tools in Agriculture
LEVEL II – SEMESTER 1
ACCT 2017 Management Accounting
AGBU 2000 Agriculture in the Economy
AGBU 2002 Management & Economics of Agricultural Production & Marketing
MGMT 2021 Business Law
LEVEL II – SEMESTER 2
AGBU 2003 Applied Statistics
MGMT 2023 Financial Management I
MGMT 2006 Management of Information Systems I
MGMT 2008 Organisational Behaviour
MKTG 2001 Principles of Marketing
LEVEL III – SEMESTER 1
AGBU 3001 Marketing and Price Analysis
AGBU 3006 Agricultural Project Appraisal & Implementation
AGBU 3012* Research Project
MGMT 3017 Human Resource Management
LEVEL III – SEMESTER 2
AGBU 3000 Farm Business Management
AGBU 3002 International Marketing of Agricultural Products
AGBU 3005 Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Economics
AGBU 3007 New Venture Creation and Management
AGBU 3012* Research Project
LEVEL III – SEMESTER 3
Internship (to be taken in Year II)
*NOTE: AGBU 3012 will be offered separately in Semester 1 and 2. Students will be examined at the end of the semester in which they are registered.
SECTION B (ELECTIVES)
LEVEL II & III – SEMESTER 1
AGBU 3010 Environmental Economics
AGCP 3004 Introduction to Floriculture
AGEX 3004 Communication Skills for Professionals
AGLS 3000 Poultry Production
ECON 2000 Intermediate Microeconomics I
MGMT 3030 Small Business Management
MGMT 3011 Management Information Systems II Analysis and Design
LEVEL II & III – SEMESTER 2
AGBU 3003 Introduction to Ecotourism: Product Design & Management
AGBU 3004 Agricultural Finance & Farm Credit
AGBU 3009 International Trade Policy and Regulations
AGEX 3000 Technology Transfer in Agriculture
AGLS 3000 Poultry Production
HUEC 2009 Family Resource Management
HUEC 3007 Law and the Family
MGMT 2007 Introduction to E-commerce
MGMT 3032 Entrepreneurial Studies
NOTE:
Students who intend to pursue an MSc in Agricultural Economics/Marketing and Agribusiness are advised that the Elective Course, ECON 2000, Intermediate Microeconomics I, would be an asset.
Entry Requirements
To enter into this programme, you must possess one of the following:
- UWI Certificate in Agriculture
- UWI Certificate in Human Ecology
- UWI Certificate in Environmental Geography
- UWI Undergraduate Diploma in Agriculture
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2 CAPE subjects (Units | & Il) or A-Level equivalent
and A minimum of 5 subjects at CSEC General Proficiency (Grade I-II) or GCE O-level, or their equivalents, which must include English Language and Mathematics
- An approved Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or any other equivalent qualification.