About MBA - Agribusiness Program

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About MBA - Agribusiness Program

  • The MBA in Agribusiness program at the Institute of Agribusiness and Rural Management (IARM) is a two-year, full-time postgraduate degree course divided into four semesters, with two semesters each year.
  • To gain admission, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in Agriculture and allied fields, and pass a qualifying examination that includes a written test, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).
  • IARM reserves the right to invite applicants directly to participate in the GD and PI based on their undergraduate exam results.
  • The curriculum offers hands-on experiential learning opportunities, including four industrial visits and summer internship program. These experiences allow students to engage with various stakeholders related to agricultural and allied sectors, and earn during their internships, helping them to become better acquainted with the Agri-allied context.

Objectives

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the agricultural value chain, spanning from production and processing to distribution and marketing.
  • Equip students with the ability to analyze market trends, assess risks, and devise strategies for optimizing resource allocation and enhancing value creation.
  • Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for tackling the unique challenges within the agricultural sector.
  • Prepare graduates to implement sustainable farming practices, efficient supply chain management systems, and innovative technologies for precision agriculture.
  • Cultivate ethical leadership qualities and promote responsible stewardship of natural resources.
  • Emphasize the significance of sustainability, social responsibility, and inclusive growth in agribusiness management.

Scope of 2-year MBA-AB program:

Graduates with an MBA in Agribusiness Management may pursue opportunities in Agri-input companies (Seeds/Fertilizers/Pesticides/Farm Machinery) marketing management, agricultural finance institutions, commodity trading companies, food processing firms, consulting firms, policy analysis, rural development organizations, and many more relevant to these sectors.

They can pursue roles including Business Development Manager for Agri-input companies, export manager, sales, operation and credit Manager in Banks, consultants, project coordinator, project manager, commodity trader, commodity procurement officer, and other related positions within the Agri-allied domain.

Specialization

The MBA-AB program offers a range of sector-focused specialized courses, listed below, that students can choose from to gain in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific area.

Students must select one of these specialized courses during the 4th semester of their two-year MBA-AB program. This choice allows students to explore job opportunities aligned with their interests and positions “IARM” as a distinctive institution.

The specialized courses available are-

  • Agri-Input marketing (Domestic & Export)
  • Farm Production and Natural resource management
  • Food and Agribusiness management
  • Commodity Procurement and Trading
  • Commodity Finance and Derivatives
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  • IT applications in agriculture (Digital platform economy)