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Master of Agriculture in Agri-business Management at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

A full-thesis master's degree (180-credit thesis) following the BAgricHons, developing independent research ability on the management of agriculture-related industries and agricultural economic analysis. Research topics fall within agricultural potential assessment, international competitiveness or structural change in agriculture. Offered on the Stellenbosch campus.

Faculty: AgriSciences  |  Department: Agricultural Economics  |  Duration: Two years  |  Intake: Applications close 31 October 2026 (South African) and 30 September 2026 (international)  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Agricultural Economics (15504) with an 180-credit Master's thesis, examined by a thesis and seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The one-year BAgricHons degree or another qualification approved by Senate, with an average final mark of 60% for the major subject.

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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