MScAgric (Agricultural Economics)

Master’s degree

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0273_101_A106

The Master of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics consists of a research component and is designed to develop your ability to undertake independent research in terms of problem-solving, multidisciplinary approaches and scientific scholarship. After completion of the programme you will be able to carry out independent investigations in selected aspects of the agricultural and related sectors. The research component focuses on the management of agriculturerelated industries and agricultural economic analysis. You must carry out independent research on a suitable topic within the broad framework of agricultural potential assessment, international competitiveness or structural changes in agriculture. Advanced coursework, preceding the thesis, is required.

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Duur

Two years

Kampus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum toelatingsvereistes

An applicable BScAgric degree.
An average final mark of 60% for the major subject.

Programstruktuur

Compulsory Module
15504: Agricultural Economics
873(120): MScAgric (Agricultural Economics and Management)

First Year (60 Credits) Elective Modules
Choose modules to the value of at least 60 credits from below.

15504: Agricultural Economics 850(15 credits):
Institutional economics

15504: Agricultural Economics 880(15 credits):
Analysis of food and fibre value chains

15504: Agricultural Economics 884(15 credits):
Rural development

15504: Agricultural Economics 885(15 credits):
Applied SAM based modelling

15504: Agricultural Economics 891(15 credits):
Strategic farm management

15504: Agricultural Economics 892(15 credits):
Agricultural policy analysis

15504: Agricultural Economics 893(15 credits):
Strategic marketing of wine

15504: Agricultural Economics 894(15 credits):
Topical issues in agricultural resource use

15504: Agricultural Economics 895(15 credits):
Agricultural production economics and decision analysis

15504: Agricultural Economics 896(15 credits):
International trade and marketing strategies

Second Year (120 Credits) Compulsory Module

15504: Agricultural Economics 873(120):
Master’s thesis

Assessment and Examination
Modules are assessed by means of practical and written assignments, tests and written examinations in June and November. After completion of the research you must submit a thesis to the satisfaction of the examiners and present a seminar. You will be expected to defend your thesis during this seminar.

Last updated 01 April 2026

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