The MBA Agribusiness Management Programme is an innovative and stimulating learning experience that integrates knowledge and theory with action learning. It nutures agribusiness managers and leaders to apply practical skills and solutions to their roles in organisations.
Overview
The Agribusiness Management Programme creates a unique environment that provides each participant with the individual insight, coaching, strategies, and leadership skills needed to achieve better decisions and results for their company. Theory and action learning (including experiential and practical) are merged to provide a stimulating experience for participants on the AgMP. This intensive programme is for agribusiness managers and players in the agriculture value chain who seek practical skills and solutions to challenges in their organisations/businesses. Its content and design are based on a comprehensive analysis and innovative design process developed in collaboration with practitioners and experts in the agribusiness industry.
Who should attend
The AgMP is for company executives and managers with decision-making power, professionals in charge of considerable portfolios and projects within their organisation. This covers a range of stakeholders across the agricultural sector including:
Development Organisations/NGO’s
Producer/Farmer Organisations
Agribusiness Corporations
Policymakers/Government Agencies
Entrepreneurs
Value Chain Players
Financial Institutions
Modules:
Module 1: Critical and Strategic Thinking in Agribusiness
Why Agribusiness and not Agriculture?
Systems, Strategic and Dynamic thinking in Agribusiness
Agribusiness- Sector Analysis
Agribusiness- Sector Value Chain Analysis
Analysis of Business Problem in Agribusiness
Farm Tour/Visit
Action Learning Project
The class would go on a field learning trip with the complete agriculture value chain: from production to packaging. The chosen farm can be in Nigeria or a neighbouring country. The cost of the trip is not included in the programme fee.
Module 2: Entrepreneurial Mindset & Positioning
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Opportunity Assessment in Agribusiness Value Chain
Agribusiness Models
Quantitative Decision Making
Financial Planning in Agribusiness
Financial Simulation Model in Agribusiness
The Business Model Canvass
Resource Marshalling
Action Learning Project
3. Module 3: Operational Excellence
Route to Market
Tracking Performance in Agribusiness
Food Standards & Safety
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Understanding the Export Segment
Systems and Processes in Agribusiness
Action Learning Project
Duration:
12 Months Online
Application form:
$50 USD
Tuition Fee:
$500 USD
