Program Overview

International Agribusiness

Course Description

From shifting trade dynamics to climate disruption and consumer demands for sustainable buying, agri-businesses today operate in a world defined by complexity and change.

This course prepares you to meet that challenge — developing the business acumen, strategic mindset and international awareness needed to lead across the global agri-food sector. You’ll explore how value is created and distributed across supply chains, how policy and geopolitics shape food systems, and how innovation and leadership can unlock more sustainable and resilient outcomes.

You’ll build the skills to think critically and act decisively — drawing on real-world case studies, market analysis and industry collaboration. And whether you study on campus or online, you’ll gain experience that’s grounded in practice, globally relevant, and tailored to your career goals. With an international network of partners and alumni, and a curriculum built around today’s industry realities, this course is the start of your future agri-business career.

Why Study International Agribusiness?

• 1. Business education built for the agri-food world: Study a curriculum shaped by global industry needs — with modules on trade, supply chains, strategy and sustainable production, backed by real-world case studies and guest input from sector leaders.
• 2. A truly global outlook: Explore how agri-food businesses operate across borders — understanding trade policies, international markets and what it takes to succeed in diverse economic and cultural contexts.
• 3. Taught by experts who work in the field: Learn from academics with deep industry roots — combining research insight with hands-on knowledge to help you develop the problem-solving skills and strategic thinking that today’s agri-businesses demand.
• 4. Connected to change-makers: Be part of the Harper Adams School of Sustainable Food and Farming — with opportunities to collaborate with major retailers, policy groups and cutting-edge research centres tackling the future of food.

Duration

• 1 year (full-time)
• 3 years (part-time)

Start Date

• September 2025
• February 2026

Location

• Harper Adams University campus (and location of work placement)

Entry Requirements for 2025

• An honours degree (minimum lower second class)
• A good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area, together with related industrial or professional experience of at least two years.
• In addition, the suitability of candidates for particular programmes may be assessed by interview, considering reports from referees and by evaluating previous experience.

What Will I Study?

MSc (180 credits from)

• International Business Economics
  • Code: R7056
  • Credits: 15
  • The central aim of this module is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the global economic context in which firms operate and make decisions and to use a critically evaluative approach in order to explain the impact of macroeconomic policies at the national, European and global level.
• Strategic Management for International Agri-business
• Financial Management
• Agribusiness Supply Chain
• Advanced Research Methods (Social Sciences)
• Strategic Business Analytics
• Leadership and People Management
• Marketing for Agribusiness
• Masters Research Project
  • Optional modules are indicative and may be subject to change.

Careers

• 1. Global agribusiness management: Lead operations, logistics, sustainability or strategy within international food and farming companies.
• 2. Food trade and market analysis: Navigate global markets, interpret trends and advise on trade policy, risk and opportunity across borders.
• 3. Sustainability and innovation consultancy: Help businesses adapt to climate change, shifting regulation and consumer demands through data, insight and strategic planning.
• 4. Leadership in NGOs and development: Work on global food security, rural development or value chain transformation with international agencies and non-profits.