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New MBA Agribusiness Management program Launch by IGNOU
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) School of Agriculture recently launched a Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness Management) program to prepare competent business professionals to promote agricultural businesses and farmers' economies.
To manage agricultural enterprises and agro-based sectors profitably, this new curriculum aims to create business experts. The curriculum lasts two years and can be completed in up to four years. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in any stream can apply for the MBA Agribusiness Management program.
The program's primary goals are to develop competent business professionals in agricultural, food, rural, and related sectors and to encourage startups and entrepreneurship among farmers, intermediates, and merchants in the agri-business chain.
The program is specifically designed to empower professionals with a comprehensive set of managerial abilities and competence in managing the technological-commercial aspects of agribusiness. It equips them with the knowledge necessary to effectively handle national development objectives, agricultural policies, and global commerce, ensuring their success in the field of agribusiness management.
Program Highlights: -
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Programme Level |
Postgraduate |
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Mode |
Open Distance Learning |
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School |
School of Agriculture |
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Duration |
2 Years |
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Medium |
English |
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Specialisation |
Agribusiness Management |
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Description |
Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness Management), MBA ABM programme fosters managerial skills and provides need-based education to enhance efficiency and increase livelihood security. The programme aims to enhance profitability in agriculture and allied sectors and improve the socio-economic conditions of stakeholders by inculcating business management practices. Programme objectives:
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Eligibility |
Passed Bachelor Degree of minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% in case of reserved categories) |
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Fee Structure |
Rs. 15500/- per semester for 1st, 2nd and 4th semesters |
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Programme Coordinator |
Prof. Praveen Kumar Jain, Dr. Dinkar B. Kamble and Dr. Chaithra N.R. ;Phone no. +91-011-29537067, 29573091; Email- Id: pkjain@ignou.ac.in , dinkar_soa@ignou.ac.in , chaithranr@ignou.ac.in |
- IGNOU
