Agri-Business Management (Honours) Newcastle University

Overview

Throughout the Agri-Business Management (Honours) course from Newcastle University 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 businesses

• food policy and its implications for businesses and consumers

• gathering evidence through data analysis to support sound decisions

• agriculture, food production and supply chains

• consumer studies and marketing management

• sustainable business practice

Career Opportunities

The Agri-Business Management degree can provide a route into various careers across a broad range of industries. Having gained specialist knowledge, as well as transferable business skills you’ll be prepared for roles in the food and retailing sector as well as the land-based and business sectors. Previous graduates have taken roles at the following organisations after graduation:

• Greggs

• M&S Food

• Iceland

• KPMG

• Morrisons

• Unilever

• Waitrose

• Arla