Master of Economics and Resource Policy specialising in Global Food and Agribusiness at University of Adelaide

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 36,013 / year(s)

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

Master of Economics and Resource Policy specialising in Global Food and Agribusiness

University of Adelaide offers the Master of Master of Economics and Resource Policy specialising in Global Food and Agribusiness as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Adelaide City campus in Australia. Taught in English and completed over 2 year(s), the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for master of economics and resource policy specialising in global food and agribusiness and related professional fields. Tuition fees are USD 36,013 / year(s), and the next available intake begins on July 5, 2026.

About Master of Economics and Resource Policy specialising in Global Food and Agribusiness

In our Master of Economics and Resource Policy, you’ll acquire the skills to dissect the choices made by individuals, governments, and businesses, along with their repercussions on individuals and the wellbeing of societies.

Develop knowledge and insights that will enable you to offer business strategy advice, provide context behind global economic trends and events, and shape public policies.

Through the Global Food and Agribusiness specialisation, you’ll come to understand the complex and critical issues in global food and agricultural business systems through an economic lens. Delve into issues including environmental sustainability, water security and managing global food chains.

Benefit from hands-on learning with opportunities to complete a research project, internship and fieldtrip. Graduate ready to work in roles across public service, industry, consultancies, not-for-profits, private business, or continue your studies with a PhD.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 5.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

Career

Career outcomes

As a graduate, you’ll have the expertise to work in the broader field of economics or in a specialist role within the food and agriculture industry.

You might be an agricultural economist, interpreting and analysing data on agricultural markets, policies and systems. Or perhaps you’ll become an international development specialist, supporting agricultural development, food security and rural livelihood.

Other career opportunities may include:

Policy adviser
Sustainability consultant
Data analyst
Business analyst
Supply chain manager
Economic researcher.

Industry trends

The global food and agriculture industry is evolving. There is a noticeable increase in food products labelled ‘clean’ and a surge in agricultural technology developments and adoption. As these trends continue to shape how food is grown, raised and produced, companies will need to drive and adapt to industry disruptions (L.E.K 2017).

As the World Economic Forum (WEF) Future of Jobs Report projected in 2023, the largest net-job creators will emerge from technological, environment and economic trends. As an economics expert with specialised knowledge in global food and agribusiness, your skillset will be highly regarded. Companies, businesses and governments will rely on your expertise to analyse economic data, assess risk and formulate policies that help the global food and agricultural industry flourish in a modern world.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

36,013 / year(s)

Master of Economics and Resource Policy specialising in Global Food and Agribusiness

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide