Agricultural Economics Foundation
Understand agricultural production systems, rural development, market structures, and economic policy.
M.Sc. Economics
(Agri Business Economics)
Build expertise in agricultural economics, agribusiness management, rural development, supply chain management, and financial analysis. The programme combines economics, business management, and policy studies to prepare professionals for India's evolving agribusiness ecosystem.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The M.Sc. Economics (Agri Business Economics) programme prepares students for careers across agribusiness, agricultural finance, policy, rural development, research, and allied industries. The curriculum integrates economic theory with management principles to help students understand the complete agricultural value chain-from production and markets to finance, trade, and policymaking.
Agribusiness Management
Learn business strategy, supply chain management, marketing, finance, and organizational management for the agribusiness sector.
Policy & Rural Development
Study agricultural policies, price mechanisms, government interventions, and rural economic development.
Financial & Commodity Markets
Develop expertise in agricultural finance, commodity derivatives, risk management, and financial decision-making.
Research-Oriented Learning
Strengthen analytical and research skills through fieldwork, statistical analysis, and dissertation projects.
Industry Exposure
Gain practical insights through internships, industry interactions, seminars, and research opportunities.
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to
Learning Outcomes
- Transform data into actionable insights and informed decisions using economics, econometrics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and geospatial analytics.
- Assess market, financial, policy, and climate-related risks to support resilient, sustainable, and inclusive agrifood systems.
- Design and recommend evidence-based solutions for governments, agribusiness firms, international organizations, and development agencies.
- Apply economic theory, quantitative methods, and interdisciplinary approaches to solve real-world challenges through rigorous research, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving.
Curriculum Snapshot
Building Expertise Across Agricultural Economics, Business Management & Policy
Curriculum Areas
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Statistics and Operations Research
Basic Econometrics
Business Analytics
Core Course
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Statistics and Operations Research
Basic Econometrics
Business Analytics
Discipline Specific Core
Indian Agricultural Economics
Mathematics for Economic Analysis
International Trade in Agriculture
Discipline Specific Elective
Farm Management Economics
Research Methodology
Research Methodology
Summer Internship
Summer Internship
Frequently Asked Questions
Placement and Student Progression
Economics graduates placed in policy, consulting, finance & research, data analytics
Package
11.10 LPA
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11.4 LPA
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23.5 LPA
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18.4 LPA
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10.78 LPA
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13 LPA
Learn from Leading Economists & Researchers
Teaching Faculty
Guided by experienced academicians, economists, and policy researchers who bring together academic depth and real-world expertise. Faculty members actively engage students through interactive lectures, mentorship, research guidance, and policy-oriented discussions that encourage critical thinking and analytical learning.
Life Through a Student’s Perspective
A glimpse into life at our campUS
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