Course description
Explore the business of food and how it’s produced. Our MBA Agribusiness focuses on connections between agri-food businesses, regenerative farming and hybrid production to promote environmental transformation.
Our innovative Master of Business Administration MBA has a focus on regenerative food systems. It’s been developed with theoretical ‘threads’ linking all the modules together, to deliver a systems-based approach to circular economics and socio-environmental wellbeing.
These 'threads' include entrepreneurialism, economic awareness, capability building, emerging business paradigms and environmental sustainability.
We focus on food systems, security and sustainability – looking at the underlying fragility in existing systems; and regenerative systems that work with nature, and where inter-related thinking and practices might contribute to future economic, environmental and societal benefits.
Whether you want to work nationally or internationally, as part of a large or small organisation, or lead your own business start-up, this course atARU Writtlewill provide you with the skills to take your career to the next level.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Standard entry requirements
Main
- A first degree, with honours, in a related subject such as agriculture, horticulture or environmental sciences and at a minimum final classification of lower second (2:2) or equivalent. Applicants with a first honours degree in another discipline but with significant work experience will also be considered.
- If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Careers
Our MBA has been designed to nurture your leadership skills and make you a better decision maker.
The beauty of studying an MBA – and developing your understanding of business, the environment, marketing, finance and more – is that it provides skills that can be applied in all sectors.
There is growing demand for people with understanding of environmental, social and governance (ESG) themes.
As a graduate, you might pursue a role as a manager in the land-based sector, or consider blue chip global players, start-ups, SMEs, consulting and NGOs, or the third sector.
Training Course Content
Core modules
- Sustainable Global Business Management and Circular Economics (15 credits)
- Sustainable Land Stewardship and Leadership (15 credits)
- Food Marketing and Value Chain Management (15 credits)
- Applied Research (Methods) for Managers (15 credits)
- Food Security and Sustainable Farm Management (15 credits)
- Postharvest Systems Management B (15 credits)
- Controlled Environment Agricultural (Farming) Systems (15 credits)
- Leading Sustainable Change Strategies and Innovation in Food Systems (15 credits)
- Taught Masters Degree - Dissertation (60 credits)
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
FEES
- £8,996 | UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
- £15,900 | International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
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