Agri-Business Management

Newcastle University

This is an applied course where you will learn about the management of businesses operating from the farm gate to consumer plates. Along with business management skills, you will learn and be able to reflect on the key challenges of securing a sustainable food supply for this and future generations.The agri-food chain is one of the world's largest industries. It involves the delivery of products from farms to worldwide markets.Key topics covered in this course are:food economics and management of agri-food businessesfood policy and its implications for businesses and consumersgathering evidence through data analysis to support sound decisionsagriculture, food production and supply chainsconsumer studies and marketing managementsustainable business practiceThis degree could lead to work in a range of international business sectors, such as food markets and marketing, retail management, and business consultancy.

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (Agriculture)