Agricultural Business Management BSc (Hons)

Combine the latest agricultural science with business and technology developments. At Nottingham we take an applied approach. You will learn how to use the science of agriculture to sustainably tackle global challenges, such as how to feed a growing population. Become a future leader in agribusiness.<br/><br/><br/>+ Give presentations to businesses, take part in policy workshops and test out your own innovative ideas<br/><br/><br/>+ Be taught by agricultural business specialists<br/><br/><br/>You’ll get to see current practice round the UK through external visits, and guest lectures. Bring together your understanding of agronomy, livestock and business principles to develop management plans for real farms and agri-enterprises.<br/><br/>Sutton Bonington Campus is home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to the teaching on our degree programmes. Topics studied:<br/><br/><br/>+ Economic Analysis<br/><br/><br/>+ Policy Making<br/><br/><br/>+ AgriTech and Innovation<br/><br/><br/>+ Agricultural and Food Marketing<br/><br/><br/>+ Rural Business Management<br/><br/><br/>+ Management Consultancy<br/><br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course</strong><br/>+ <strong>Ranked 6th</strong> in the UK for agriculture and forestry (Complete University Guide 2024)<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Farming experience</strong> - See agricultural systems in operation. Learn at the University Farm and through visits to external farms<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Placement opportunity</strong> with companies such as ADAS, Waitrose and John Deere. Gain real industry experience.<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Teaching expertise</strong> - You will learn from subject specialists, who are active researchers in the latest areas of agriculture<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Gain real experience</strong> - Grow, manage and market your own crop or manage a student sheep flock<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Study abroad</strong> - You can apply to spend a semester or an academic year at one of our partner universities across the world. Read what its like to study abroad and how it can open new doors for adventures, connections and opportunities.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Study abroad</strong><br/>There are a number of options to apply to study abroad on this course. Experience living and learning in a different culture and gain a global perspective of agriculture.<br/><br/>International semester abroad<br/>You can apply to spend part of your second year abroad, and study at one of our highly-ranked international partner universities. Possible destinations include: <br/><br/><br/>+ Australia<br/><br/><br/>+ Canada<br/><br/><br/>+ USA<br/><br/><br/>Full year abroad <br/>Apply to add an additional year to your degree. Spend a year abroad at one of our European partner universities, between years two and three of your degree, before returning to Nottingham for your final year. This will give you the unique opportunity to combine agricultural studies with learning a foreign language. Possible destinations include:<br/>+ Austria<br/><br/><br/>+ France<br/><br/><br/>+ Spain <br/><br/><br/>Finance<br/>You’ll pay a reduced tuition fee for the time that you’re abroad, with no fees payable to the host university/campus. The University also offers a range of funding opportunities and external funding is also available.<br/><br/>Year in industry<br/>Full support provided in finding a suitable placement, and is a great opportunity to engage in industry while in a supported setting We have good links with companies, and our dedicated placements team is available to support you in finding the right placement. Often a placement year can help you to secure to a graduate job. <br/><br/>Our students have been on placement with:<br/>+ Holkham Farm<br/><br/><br/>+ Frontier Agriculture<br/><br/><br/>+ McDonalds <br/><br/><br/>+ Fisher German<br/><br/><br/>+ ADAS<br/><br/><br/>The industry placement takes place between years two and three of your degree. You can apply during year two of your degree, subject to meeting minimum academic requirements.