1-Year MSc in Food and Agribusiness Management

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The Agri-Food Industries (IAA) are the leading industrial sector in France in terms of employment and revenue, with 98% of SMEs in a wide range of activities, and renowned multinationals. It's a useful, dynamic, innovative and value-creating sector, but one that must face up to the challenges of environmental responsibility (impact of agricultural activities and food sovereignty, food waste and malnutrition, competitiveness and organic or GMO products, etc.).

The Master of Science in Food and Agribusiness Management (MSc FAM) covers the major disciplines of management science applied to the agribusiness sector. The program provides tomorrow's leaders with the tools and thinking they need to innovatively and responsibly address the challenges of the future, such as feeding a growing population at a time when natural resources are at risk.

The MSc FAM is unique:
  1. A high level of cultural and academic diversity among students: you'll enrich each other's lives, and learn to work with people from different backgrounds,
  2. An unforgettable 2-month experience at a partner school in Brazil, giving you an insight into the challenges facing the food industry in Brazil and South America in general.,
  3. A business-oriented teaching approach prepares you pragmatically for the world of work; your professional network goes global.

At the end of the course, you will receive a Master of Science in Food & Agribusiness Management diploma awarded by the Audencia Business School in France, and the Master in Business Administration em Gestão de Agronegócios certificate, awarded by the FECAP Business School in Brazil.
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Summary
  • Rhythm:
    Full time
  • Total duration:
    14 months maximum
  • Degree:
    Master of science - Grade Master, Visé BAC+5
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Format:
    In person
  • Duration of internship / Work experience:
    4-6 months
  • Campus:
    Audencia Atlantic Campus - Nantes
  • Start Date:
    2024-09-02
  • Training schedule:
    The 1-year MSc program offers a total of 408 hours of training
  • Number of places:
    30
  • VAE accessible:
    No
  • Entry level:
    Graduate

Program Benefits

  • Diverse cultural and academic backgrounds (students from all continents, 50% of whom are engineers and scientists),
  • An MSc degree + an MBA certificate,
  • Studies in France and Brazil, two world leaders in the food industry,
  • A program applied to the field,
  • Small classes that bring together motivated students,
  • Strong emphasis on soft skills and emotional intelligence

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1-Year MSc in Food and Agribusiness Management

Help the world's food and agribusiness industries reinvent themselves! You'll get the tools you need to develop innovative solutions that address the challenges these businesses face, manage all aspects of agribusiness operations, and effectively market food products.

Your program includes:

  • Studies in France and Brazil
  • Courses taught by top Audencia and FECAP faculty and ABAG industry experts
  • External speaker conferences and workshops led by industry experts
  • Field visits to various agribusiness SMEs, SMIs and multinationals in France and Brazil
  • A hands-on master's project with Audencia's partner companies: students work in groups during classes under the supervision of professors; the work is presented to the company
  • 4-6 month internship worldwide


This interdisciplinary program combines studies in management and agricultural and food sciences, bringing together top students from diverse academic backgrounds - from agronomy or agricultural engineering to social sciences such as finance, law, languages, literature, management, international business, etc.

List of courses

  • Responsible Entrepreneurship & Business Plan
  • Food Innovation & Design Thinking
  • Sustainable Food Strategies
  • Responsible Food Marketing
  • B2C Food Marketing
  • Business Analytics and Big Data in Food
  • Managerial Finance
  • Supply Chain & Operations in the Food Sector
  • International Trading and Food Sustainability
  • Food Value Chain and Marketing from a Brazilian Perspective
  • Risk management and high-level global Food Strategies from a Brazilian Perspective
  • Public Strategies and International Policies from a Brazilian Perspective
  • Sustainable and Disruptive Innovation from a Brazilian Perspective
  • Anthropology of Food and Food Crisis
  • Responsible Leadership in a Cross-Cultural Environment
  • Energy Transition : from Narrative to Practice (by Gaïa - case study on food waste)

Target Skills

  • Develop strategies for the agri-food business and/or organization and apply an innovative and entrepreneurial approach.
  • Develop and implement agri-food marketing strategies (especially based on consumer behavior)
  • Pilot activity and evaluate the financial performance of the agri-food business and/or organization and the risks associated with the sector.
  • Manage projects and teams in an agri-food and international context
  • Manage the energy and social transition in an agri-food context
  • Lead a management activity in the agri-food sector (Strategy, Finance,
  • Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Information systems, Supply chain, Human resources, Energy and social transition, Communication, etc.)

Pedagogical methods

The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies and interactive lessons.

Assessment Terms

Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation, Group work

Academic partners

FECAP Business School

Teaching methods

  • Theoretical Courses 
  • Case Studies
  • Practical Exercises
  • Group Projects
  • Site visit
  • Challenge participation
1-Year MSc in Food and Agribusiness Management

Admission criteria

Eligibility requirements for the 1-year MSc programs:

Proficiency in English as demonstrated by one of the following:

TOEFL iBT 84, TOEIC 650, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110.
English-taught undergraduate program
Native speaker

4-year degree in business or engineering, or exceptionally, a 4-year degree in another field with business experience or academic honours

The 2-year MSc or Master in Management program is strongly recommended for applicants without a degree in business.

Note that you can apply during the last year of your Bachelor’s studies.

International admission criteria

Students who have obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) a diploma outside French territory must contact the International Recruitment Service to apply through this admission route: international@audencia.com.

Admission period

Up to 3 weeks

The procedure

Equivalences and Bridges

It is possible to transfer to a university or other business school. Equivalencies are determined by the institutions to which you choose to apply.

Key dates

Admissions are open until June, 2025, but may close early if class is full. Due to the limited number of seats available, candidates are strongly advised to apply before the Early Application deadline of January 31st, 2025.

Admission terms

Applications are accepted until June 2025 for the September intake or until the program is full. We encourage you to submit your application by the Early Application deadline of January 31.

To apply, please visit apply.audencia.com

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

  • CV and Cover Letter in English
  • Copies of undergraduate degree transcripts
  • High School Diploma
  • English language test results less than 2 years old (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
  • Copy of identification (passport or ID card)
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1-Year MSc in Food and Agribusiness Management

School fees

18 400€

Financing terms

Thanks to our strong partnerships with public and private institutions, there are a number of scholarships available to international students,

Learn more about the scholarships offered by Audencia, as well as external funding options.

International financing terms

International students can contact Campus France to check their eligibility for the scholarships offered.

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1-Year MSc in Food and Agribusiness Management

Further studies

This MSc degree provides all the skills for a successful professional integration. After several years in business, some graduates may choose to develop expertise through our DBA program, which is research-based.

They can also pursue specialized modules or explore new areas of expertise throughout their professional lives by participating in training courses from our Executive Education offerings.

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Our goal is to help you develop your skills and enhance your employability, both in France and abroad.

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What do MSc FAM graduates do ?

  • 41% Sales, marketing, business development
  • 19% consultancy, research, teaching
  • 12% Supply chain, operations
  • 11% Entrepreneur, General Manager, CEO
  • 5% Various (Law, Finance, Administration, HR, Student)

1-Year MSc in Food and Agribusiness Management

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