Agri-Food Business Management

Overview

The Agri-Food Business Management studies offered by Estonian University of Life Sciences will be held in all three Baltic States, which prepares the graduates for the international career in agricultural, food industry and bioeconomy businesses and organisations.

Learning outcomes

    After completing the curriculum successfully, the student:

• demonstrate knowledge of contemporary theory and techniques of economics and business administration;

• demonstrate in-depth knowledge of agricultural value chains;

• utilize scientific research in business administration;

• develop an ethical and socially responsible corporate culture through human resource management;

• evaluate investments and design corporate financial policy;

• understand the role of innovation and manage innovation process in their organisation;

• evaluate competitive situation in their field of operation;

• identify gap in existing knowledge, products and services and need for research;

• design a research plan to solve practical problems in their field of operation;

• apply acquired knowledge in writing master thesis;

• effectively communicate research results;

• demonstrate effective communication and networking skills;

• organize and participate in team work;

• effectively represent organisation in business negotiations;

• demonstrate ethical and socially responsible leadership and management skills in the context of global marketplace, complex organisations and multinational teams;

• recognise cultural diversity, its challenges and opportunities in conducting business;

• demonstrate understanding of the ethical consequences of business decisions;

• demonstrate understanding of global issues in context of agricultural business, concerning social, economic, political and environmental problems.

Career opportunities

The alumni will find employment and career prospects in agriculture, food industry, input supply, wholesales, retail sales, and other agriculture, food and bioeconomy related fields.