Program Overview
The Honours Programme in Agricultural Economics and Management at Stellenbosch University is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Honours Programme in Agricultural Economics and Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across South Africa and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Honours Programme in Agricultural Economics and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- National and international market analysis
- Foundations of Agricultural Economics: an institutional approach
- Environmental policy
- Agricultural policy in the South African context
- Farm management
- Topical issues in agricultural policy
- Wine marketing
- Resource and Environmental economics
- Agricultural production and resource management
- International trade and marketing
- Rural development
- Farm management
- Topical issues in agricultural policy
- Wine marketing
- Resource and Environmental economics
- Agricultural production and resource management
- International trade and marketing
- Rural development
- Strategic farm management
- Agricultural policy analysis
- Strategic marketing of wine
- Topical issues in agricultural resource use
- Agricultural production economics and decision analysis
- South African agriculture
- Rural development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To study at Stellenbosch University you are required to:
- Have obtained a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with admission to Bachelor\'s degree studies, which means that you must obtain a mark of at least 50% in each of four school subjects from the list of university admission subjects: Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, History, Information Technology, Languages (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and two other recognised language subjects), Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies and Visual Arts
- Also meet further requirements specific to the programme(s) of your choice as set out in the programme outlines under the various faculties
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Western Cape, South Africa
Stellenbosch University (SU) is a public research university situated in Stellenbosch, a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Stellenbosch University received full university status...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months