The agricultural industry must produce high quality affordable food and non-food products whilst meeting the increasing demands for environmental protection, traceability and safety. This has increased the demand for appropriately qualified agricultural business managers with the knowledge, understanding and ability to sustain a viable and progressive agricultural economy. This course builds on both agricultural and agricultural business knowledge from previous studies to provide the necessary business expertise required of future agricultural enterprise managers.

As a leading educator, serving the agricultural and rural business sectors, we are well placed to provide networking opportunities for graduates interested in careers in the agricultural and rural industries. Typical employers of graduates from this course will include large farming companies, agricultural advisory agencies, and agricultural supply companies. Alternatively, the course provides the knowledge and understanding to enable you to return to family-run businesses and make a positive contribution or to continue on to higher degrees at masters level.