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Bachelor of Agriculture Honours in Agri-business Management at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Agriculture Honours in Agri-business Management is a one-year coursework programme that trains agricultural managers and agricultural economists in agricultural economics and management techniques. Graduates analyse complex problem situations, design more sophisticated farming or agribusiness systems and make agricultural policy recommendations. Agricultural Economics is the central component and the focus is on managing agriculture-related enterprises.

Faculty: AgriSciences  |  Department: Agricultural Economics  |  Duration: One year  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory Agricultural Economics modules include a 30-credit research assignment. Electives (at least 90 credits, totalling a minimum of 120 credits) include institutional economics, food and fibre value chain management, farm management, agricultural policy, wine marketing, rural development, international trade and marketing, and farm investment and finance management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The three-year BAgric (Agri-business Management) degree, an applicable three-year degree, or another qualification approved by Senate for this purpose, with an average final mark of 60% for the major subject. Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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