Agri-Business Management BSc Honours

Course overview

This is an applied course where you will learn about the management of businesses operating from the farm gate to consumer plates. Along with business management skills, you will learn and be able to reflect on the key challenges of securing a sustainable food supply for this and future generations.

The agri-food chain is one of the world's largest industries. It involves the delivery of products from farms to worldwide markets.

Key topics covered in this course are:

• food economics and management of agri-food businesses
• food policy and its implications for businesses and consumers
• gathering evidence through data analysis to support sound decision
• agriculture and food production and distribution
• consumer studies and marketing management

This degree could lead to work in a range of international business sectors, such as food markets and marketing, retail management, and business consultancy.

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Your future

Join a network of successful graduates

The Agri-Business Management BSc can provide a route into various careers across a broad range of industries. Having gained specialist knowledge, as well as transferable business skills you’ll be prepared for roles in the food and retailing sector as well as the land-based and business sectors. Previous graduates have taken roles at the following organisations after graduation:

• Greggs
• M&S Food
• Iceland
• KPMG
• Morrisons
• Unilever
• Waitrose
• Arla

Industry links

Our department was established over 100 years ago. We have strong links with industry leaders, including:

• JR Holland
• Asda
• Blagdon Estate
• Cranswick Food
• BerryWorld
• Greggs

Due to these links, you’ll get to go on site visits and meet industry experts. You'll also get to network in the sector and pursue professional development opportunities.

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