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Postgraduate
MSc,
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Agribusiness for Development
Key
Points
Is this programme
for me?
This
programme is aimed at enhancing small business entrepreneurship
among primary producers of agrifood products, traders and other
market intermediaries in the value chain.
Programme aims
- to provide
advanced study of the management and marketing functions of
businesses in agrifood systems in developing economies
- to explore contemporary issues in agrifood
industry management and marketing
- to provide students with a range of conceptual,
analytical and research skills in business management and
marketing for the agrifood industry
- to produce graduates equipped to pursue careers
in the private sector, the public sector and non-governmental
organisations.
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You study
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Study period
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Cost (2009)
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| MSc |
10 modules
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2-5 years |
£8,700 |
| Diploma |
8 modules
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2-5 years |
£6,815 |
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Certificate |
4 modules
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1-5 years |
£3,570 |
| Short
courses |
Single modules are ideal if you're keen to update
your professional knowledge, enhance your career or
sample the programme. Short course students who
subsequently register for either the MSc or
Postgraduate Diploma will be credited with any
modules completed successfully. In 2009, the fee per
module is £925. |
Career progression
The programme is
appropriate for:
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entrepreneurs who
wish to set up their own businesses
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those working in
the public sector (e.g. central and regional ministries of
agriculture, food and local industry) and national and international
NGOs tasked with developing the agrifood economy
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those working in
commercial consultancy organisations in both rural and urban areas
of developing countries
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graduates in
production-related disciplines who wish to broaden their career
prospects by adding management and marketing studies to their
portfolio.
Comprehensive study materials and support
For each module the
University will send you detailed study guides, textbooks and
supplementary study materials which may include audio and/or
videotapes and computer software. Tutorial support is via an online
learning environment and tutor-marked assignments. Increasing numbers
of students participate in electronic seminars and other networked
activities. This allows for a range of contacts and peer-learning
possibilities that will help to enrich the distance learning
experience.
Your time
commitment
The study time
required for each module is, on average, 7-8 hours per week over a
period of 30-31 weeks (plus 4-5 weeks for revision).
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Summary of key dates |
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Application deadline |
31 October |
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Registration deadline |
1
January |
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Programme starts |
February |
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Examinations take place |
October |
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