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Agribusiness Development
CAH Dronten University of Applied Sciences
International Master Degree Courses
| Application Deadline: | May 1; Non EU: April 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 9,000 - | ||
| Location: | Dronten / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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CAH Dronten University of Applied Sciences (CAH DUAS) offers a Master in Agribusiness Development for Bachelor graduates or young professionals.International corporations in the agrifood sector increasingly need professionals qualified in change management, who can act locally and think globally. All graduates from this Master programme will have first-hand knowledge of change processes in a business context outside their own branch and will have acquired valuable insights into the differences in international business cultures and work ethics and the role they can play to deal with these issues in change processes. These people bring the science of life to the business of food.
To complete this the Master in Agribusiness Development aims at the integration of personal development, business analysis, environmental analysis, and business strategy, to successfully design and implement change processes.
ProfileThis Master is the ideal environment for you if you know that the agrifood sector is unique in its adaptability and rapid development of new concepts. To be successful here, you need to be enterprising, experienced in dealing with widely differing business environments, and sensitive to the cultures of organisations and the people who shape them. The graduate from this Master’s course has excellent business insight and practice and has a proven track record of enterprising development. He or she comes with a strong network and can apply research to innovation in this sector.
You will find this graduate either self-employed or in a larger company in one of the following positions:
* business analyst
* business developer
* manager key projects
* operational manager
mainly in an international and intercultural setting.
Contents
What does the course involve: There are five stages in which you build a learning portfolio, and these stages are all related to a company where you work for the duration of the programme. The contribution you will make to the company is crucial, it should be stimulated in developing internationally, within the sector, in renewing its business processes, and operating sustainably.
The stages are :1. Obtaining a position in the company - Evaluation of prior education, academic and corporate interview and confirmation of a position at one of our associated Master companies (see below).
2. Free mover - Exploring the Master company and reflection on improvement options, research and analysis.
3. Young potential - Elaborating improvement options, respecting the international business context of the company.
4. Manager - Proposing change and gaining support to implement intervention strategies for improvement.
5. Researcher - You will analyse and reflect on the impact of the intervention strategies and write a Master Thesis on this topic. Consequently, you will defend the Thesis at the Master company and reflect on your own learning experience.
Community of Practice - Every month you will meet at one of the Master companies to exchange experiences with colleague Master students in Communities of Practice. The Master student working for that company will present the company. Afterwards you will return to CAH Dronten University of Applied Sciences to acquire more knowledge on concepts and the latest theoretical insights related to the tasks you have at your Master company.
The Master Company - You will conduct a large part of your education at one of our selected Master companies. These international agribusiness companies, operating in the top of the market, offer the opportunity to a Master student to conduct an independent analysis of the business. You have to explore the company on your own initiative but you will be coached by both a teacher of Dronten University of Applied Sciences and an in-company coach.
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Register Now!Requirements
Successful applicants for this Master must have:
* completed a Bachelor degree in agribusiness (business administration) or a similar bachelor degree
* a minimum 550 score in the TOEFL test of English or a formally recognised equivalent such as the IELTS (level 6.0)
* the ability to formulate coherently in written English, and to have a vision of the chosen area of interest. Essay writing is part of the selection procedure.
* A minimum of proficiency in Statistical Analysis
* strong motivation to be successful in the agri- and food sector
* team spirit, a flexible attitude in an international working environment
* funding in the form of a grant or a stipend, or private means
To apply for this course, please send us your CV and motivation letter. Next to the above mentioned items the motivation letter must contain a students profile description regarding entrepreneurial behaviour. Please visit our website to upload your documents via our application form. We need this information to take your application into consideration. After a check by our application committee you will be informed about the outcome and further steps to be taken.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
Accreditation
This degree is a state-recognised Master of Applied Science, validated and accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation.
Ask a Question
You can contact Ilona Oosterkamp to ask a question about Agribusiness Development at CAH Dronten University of Applied Sciences.
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