Average Duration
1-2 months
Monthly Tuition
$500.00
Next Start Date
August 1, 2025
About This Course
Food and Agribusiness explores how the next wave of innovation in the food and agribusiness industry represents the biggest transformation since the industrial revolution. Through case analyses and practical agribusiness scenarios, learners examine global challenges faced within the food and agriculture industries and develop a sound understanding of what it takes to manage an agricultural business. Learners investigate how insurance and financing, supply chain management, global food trade, and innovative technologies such as machine learning, sensing, and customer behavioral understanding can improve the efficiencies and cost-effectiveness of food and agribusiness industries (FAEs). Catalyzing the growth of food and agribusiness enterprises (FAEs) can enhance the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 UN SDG Goals 2030. FAEs will have a positive role in accelerating growth, alleviating poverty, and creating jobs and wealth. The food and agribusiness value chain are one of the largest and most important industry sectors in the world. This course explores emerging issues (geo-political, technological, economic factors) with emphasis on their potential impact on FAEs. Learners broaden their knowledge and understanding of the global challenges being faced within the food and agriculture industries and develop and apply solutions to address current industry challenges.

How learning happens at Nexford
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Learning Outcomes
Examine root causes of food and agribusiness issues.
Evaluate ethical obligations in achieving UN SDG GOAL #2.
Apply quantitative techniques for agribusiness proposals.
Assess emerging challenges and technologies in food and agribusiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What support is available for learners?
Nexford offers learners support from our Success Advisors, who can advise on academic planning, enrollment, time management, and other issues related to life as a student and working adult. Nexford also offers other types of academic support, such as a writing resource center, research assistance from our online Librarian, and learning support within courses from the course instructor and the course facilitator. Nexford also offers opportunities for learners to connect with each other to get support from their peers, include a Peer Mentor program and alumni communities.
What time commitment do I need to make?
Learners should expect to commit a minimum of 15-20 hours per week, per course. The max duration to complete a course is 8 weeks, but learners can move at a quicker pace if they like.
What's the deadline to enroll?
You may enroll at any time, but we recommend you enroll at least one week before your first course. This gives you enough time to complete your orientation and explore the learning environment before you start.
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