MBA in Agriculture and the Evolving Farming Landscape

MBA in Agriculture and the Evolving Farming Landscape

Agriculture is the Backbone of the food industry and a vital resource to India's economy. The agriculture industry and its related exports stand at $4

Agriculture is the Backbone of the food industry and a vital resource to India’s economy. The agriculture industry and its related exports stand at $41 billion in 2021. Agricultural activities occupy 43 % of the land in India.  

According to The Economic Times, India accounts for 2.5% of the World Agricultural Trade. But for ASEAN countries, the agricultural exports from India amounted to 8.56 %, suggested to India Brand Equity Foundation. 

Agricultural Pool requires professionals that can help function in Distinct Roles, Marketing, and Supply Chain for this industry.

MBA brings out several trained professionals in Marketing, Finance, HR, etc. 

Business organizations are becoming technology and data-driven, so it’s compelling B-Schools to go from being conventional to technology empowering. 

Institutions where foundational management courses are offered also offer MBA in Agriculture Management. Core managerial skills and industry-specific knowledge makes students Industry Ready. Institutes offering MBA in Agriculture have the liberty of adding technologies and expanding the course beyond the curriculum.

When it comes to entrance exams for MBA, there are no specific entrance exams; MBA rather, universities that offer these courses consider the scores of popular exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, and other similar exams.

 

CAT Common Aptitude Test

MAT Management Aptitude Test

XAT Xavier Aptitude Test

CMAT Common Management Admission Test

 

The average tuition fee for specialization in Agriculture (MBA) comes around 8 to 15 lacs per annum. The cost is variable depending on the country and the university.

Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics can boost your career. The demand for MBA in Agribusiness management programs is increasing every year. 

There are 210 MBA in Agri-Business Management colleges in India, of which 42 are government colleges. 

Some B Schools that offer MBA in Agriculture Management in India are as follows : 

 

Name of the University/College

Name of the Course

Duration 

Exam and Selection Procedure

Indian School of Agri-Business, New Delhi

MBA in Agribusiness

2 years 

CAT/ATMA/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ISAB, GD, and PI

College of Agri-business Management, Pantnagar

MBA in Agribusiness

2 years 

CAT/CMAT/MAT, GD, and PI 

Institute of Agribusiness Management, Bikaner

MBA in Agribusiness

2 years 

CAT/CMAT/MAT, GD, and PI 

Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune

MBA in Agribusiness

2 years 

SNAP, GD, Written-test, PI

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad

Post Graduate Diploma in Management Agriculture 

2 years 

CAT, GD, PI

CCS National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Jaipur

Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management

2 years

CMAT/CAT, WritteN test, GD, Extempore, PI

Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar

MBA in Business Management

2 years

CAT/XAT/X-GMT/GMAT, Written Test, PI

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

MBA in Agribusiness

2 years

UPES Management Entrance Test

Indian Institute of Rural Management, Anand

Post Graduate Programme in Rural Management

2 years

CAT/XAT, GD, PI

SAGE University, Indore

MBA Agribusiness Management

2 years

Merit-based

International School of Management Studies, Pune

MBA in Agribusiness

2 years

MAT/XAT/ATMA/CMAT/SNAP/CAT

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management

2 years

CAT, GD, PI

Whereas some of the Universities abroad are :

 

Universities 

Location 

Courses Available in MBA in Agriculture 

Royal Agricultural University

UK

MBA Innovation in Sustainable Food and Agriculture

University of Nicosia

Cyprus

MBA in Agribusiness and Food Enterprise Management

Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia

MBA with Agri-Business Emphasis

University of Alberta

Canada 

Integrated MBA & Masters of Agriculture

Kazan Federal University

Russia 

MBA in Agriculture

Purdue University and Indiana University (Integrated Degree)

US

MS-MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management

International School of Agri Management

Spain 

International Agribusiness Management

Lincoln University

New Zealand 

Master of Management in Agribusiness

University of Waikato

New Zealand 

Master of Management Studies – Agribusiness

Kansas State University

USA 

Master of Agribusiness and Professional Master of Business Administration

MBA in agriculture gives a promising future. When it comes to jobs after pursuing this degree, they are available in Government and Private sectors. Positions are open as Agriculture Policy Analyst, Farm Appraiser, Bio Compost Sales Head, Financer, etc.

The salary packages in India from the top colleges mentioned above range from 3 Lacs to 15 Lacs per annum on average.

Apart from MBA in Agriculture, one can pursue B.Sc. and a masters in it. Detailed information about the Top Agricultural Courses is mentioned in the article below : 

https://leverageedu.com/blog/agriculture-courses/

 

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