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Stellenbosch University

Master of Science in Agricultural Economics and Management

The Master of Science in Agricultural Economics and Management in Agriculture is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Master of Science in Agricultural Economics and Management offered by the Stellenbosch University

After completion of the BScAgric degree in Agricultural Economics and Management you will be able to apply for admission to the degree MScAgric (Agricultural Economics). The programme consists of a research component and is designed to develop your ability to undertake independent research in terms of problem-solving, multidisciplinary approaches and scientific scholarship. After completion of the programme you will be able to carry out independent investigations in selected aspects of the agricultural and related sectors. The research component focuses on the management of agriculture-related industries and agricultural economic analysis. You must carry out independent research on a suitable topic within the broad framework of agricultural potential assessment, international competitiveness or structural changes in agriculture. Advanced coursework, preceding the thesis, is required.

Curriculum

Compulsory Module
MScAgric (Agricultural Economics and Management)

Elective Modules

Choose modules to the value of at least 60 credits from the table below.

-Rural development

-Applied SAM based modelling

-Strategic farm management

-Agricultural policy analysis

-Strategic marketing of wine

-Topical issues in agricultural resource use

-Agricultural production economics and decision analysis

-International trade and marketing strategies

Compulsory Module

Agricultural Economics 873(120): Master's thesis