Study Mode:
Full time: 2 Years
Part time: 4 Years
Delivery: Blended
(online & in person)
Administrative Unit:
Department of Agricultural
Economics and Extension
Email: daee@sta.uwi.edu
Phone: 1(868) 662 2002 ext. 82094
Programme Overview
This Programme covers the entire Value chain including the supply of Agricultural inputs, the production & transformation of Agricultural products & their distribution to final customers. This programme also allows graduates in Agribusiness, Marketing & Agriculture to continue their careers while pursuing this advanced degree where they will learn the skills & concepts needed for success in the Food & Agribusiness sector.
Programme Breakdown
THE FOLLOWING CORE COURSES ARE REQUIRED:
LEVEL I – SEMESTER I
AGBU 6201 Agricultural Marketing
AGBU 6301 Research Methodology
LEVEL I – SEMESTER II
AGBU 6202 Agribusiness Management
AGBU 6602 Quantitative Methods II (Econometrics)
AGBU 6002 International Trade and Marketing
LEVEL II – SEMESTER I
AGBU 6303 Investment Analysis and Financing for Agribusiness
AGBU 6402 Food Policy and Food Security
LEVEL II – SEMESTER II
AGBU 6401 Economics of Food Security
AGBU 6999 Research Project
Entry Requirements
The general pre-requisite for entry into the MSc Marketing and Agribusiness is at least a Lower Second-Class Honours BSc Degree in Agribusiness, Agribusiness Management, Management Studies, Economics or Agriculture or in a related subject (or equivalent qualifications and working experience).