No, actually, the MBA in Agribusiness Management stands way apart from the M.Sc. in Agribusiness Management. The objectives also vary, quite more at the academic level. Further, there exists a difference to a greater level in the route to a profession path. Here go the differences within the most intuitive areas, following below:
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### 1. Nature of the Program
MBA in Agribusiness Management
This is a professional degree with a prime focus on the business and management sides of agribusiness.
Majors on the following areas, more especially in agricultural and allied sectors. Sociology of Finance, Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy
To students who want to go for an executive post in consultancy corporate sectors in agribusiness firms
M.Sc. in Agribusiness Management
This is the postgraduate, applied research level which puts in one degree agriculture, economics and business principles
Applied scientific study and analysis agribusiness economics, and the study of development and rural environment, more especially it prepares them to do all their research works in teaching work on agricultural analytics or policy-related specialization.
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### 2. Specialization and Program
- MBA:
The strength of this program is management practice, case study, and applied knowledge in live business situations. Core courses are operational, marketing, finance, and corporate strategy, in addition to electives such as agricultural marketing, rural finance, etc. There are wide-scale internships, live projects, and industrial exposures on the campus.
- M.Sc.:
The course deals with the theoretical as well as technical dimensions of agribusiness and agricultural systems.
This would cover research methodology, agricultural economics, quantitative techniques, and rural development.
It is essentially a thesis or dissertation research work.
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### 3. Eligibility
MBA:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline, preferably agriculture and allied disciplines, minimum 50% + marks
Majorly through entrance exams a management entrance through CAT, XAT, CMAT or particular entrance tests of the institute
- M.Sc.:
This encompasses Bachelors in Agriculture or any other streams of study such as Horticulture, veterinary science or even life sciences
Admission through entrance tests that some of the colleges, largely agricultural universities and institutes, have come up with their own.
------------ 4. Career Options
-MBA:
Corporate-level jobs for agri-business, marketing, finance, supply chain, rural development and consultancy
Job Profile: Agribusiness Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Marketing Manager, Business Consultant, Etc. .
-M.Sc. :
It is the most appropriate option to seek research in academics, making policies, as well as various development sector employment.
Job profiles: Agricultural Economist, Policy Analyst, Research Scientist, Rural Development Specialist, etc.
**5. Recognition**
Both are postgraduate qualifications, but the MBA is a professional degree, while the M.Sc. is an academic/research degree.
Which one to choose?
Take the MBA: This is if leadership, business strategies, and the corporate roles within agribusiness appeal to you more or plan to start off with your venture in agribusiness.
Choose M.Sc. if you prefer research, academic work, or are likely to do work on agriculture policy and development.
Write back if you have further questions and need advice for your interests.
