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Stellenbosch University

Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics and Management

The Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics and Management in Agriculture is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics and Management offered by the Stellenbosch University

The programme focuses strongly on research and is designed to develop high-level skills in the use of Agricultural Economic and Agricultural Management techniques, including the analysis of the limitations and potential of the agricultural sector, in students who wish to become agricultural economists or management experts in the private or public sector. This expertise is necessary to ensure the international competitiveness of South African agricultural and related industries, and to enable South Africa to play its rightful role in the development of the agricultural sector in Africa. See section 2.4 in this chapter for general information on the PhD degree in the Faculty of AgriSciences.

Assessment and Examination

Note that the programme has a substantial residential requirement. After completion of the research you must submit a dissertation to the satisfaction of the examiners and present a seminar. You will be expected to defend your dissertation during this seminar.