Master of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A master's degree combining advanced coursework with a research thesis, developing independent research ability on the management of agriculture-related industries and agricultural economic analysis. 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

First year: at least 60 credits of 15-credit electives such as Institutional economics, Analysis of food and fibre value chains, Rural development, Applied SAM based modelling, Strategic farm management, Agricultural policy analysis, Strategic marketing of wine, Agricultural production economics and decision analysis, and International trade and marketing strategies. Second year: 120-credit Master's thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An applicable BScAgric degree 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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