Objectives :
Training and preparing future managers to establish and develop commercial relationships in the fields of the agro and food industry worldwide. The MSc International agribusiness has already graduated professionals with a successful track record, building now an efficient international network of professionals.

Conditions for admission :
Application deadlines and procedure: By April 15th (fall semester) - By Sept. 15th (spring semester) - Intakes: fall or spring. Admission: Bachelor's Degree/Bac+3 or equivalent as a minimum in agriculture, food and other related scientific subjects. Different backgrounds upon file examination. Sufficient certified english (min TOEIC 600, Cambridge First) and french (min TFI 450) - An intensive french course can be organised by Groupe ESA in Angers, France, prior to the program.

Curriculum :
1st semester (Jan-June) France (Angers) or abroad (30 credits ECTS): International environment - Management of the company International finance, economics and law, management of human resources, intercultural management, finance: controlling and planning... 2nd semester (Sept-Dec) - France (Angers 49) – English/French (4 modules-30 credits ECTS): Analysis and Management of international markets. International markets of agricultural commodity and food products, international marketing, international trade management techniques, international trade and legal affairs, geopolitics and international affairs… 3rd semester (from Jan.) 30 credits ECTS: 6 months professional experience, followed by a thesis and oral presentation. Languages (8 ects)

Conditions for obtaining :
The diploma of MSc Agribusiness is awarded if the student acquires a sufficient number of study credits (99), which are awarded after individual exams, group work activities, and the writing of a substantial thesis and its oral defence.

Job Opportunities :
Any position requiring a combination of a good knowledge of trade techniques and agricultural/agro industrial/food products markets, as well as ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Contact person :

Duration of the course :
The program lasts 3 semesters – 18 months

training course : An end-of-studies project (or MSc thesis) of six months.

Financial conditions :
Variable according to country of origin and possible scholarship opportunities.

Tuition and scholarships :
5 600€ semester (2009) excluding living expenses. Candidates seeking financial support may contact us for information.