The BSc Agricultural Business Management with Placement Year at the University of Reading is your pathway to leading and innovating within the vital agricultural sector. This degree is designed for you if you are passionate about the future of food production, rural economies, and sustainable land use, and wish to develop a strong understanding of farm management practices, business strategy, and global sustainability challenges. You will explore agricultural production systems, economic environments, and gain essential research and professional skills, preparing you for a dynamic career where business acumen meets agricultural science. This full-time, on-campus programme integrates practical knowledge with essential business principles.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, this programme includes a compulsory 40-week professional placement year, providing you with invaluable work experience. You will engage with practical modules like Agriculture in Practice, Farm Business Management, and Business Planning and Control, alongside an independent research project in your final year. You will graduate with the ability to analyse financial systems, develop management proposals, and apply cutting-edge knowledge in areas such as agricultural technology and climate-smart agriculture, ready for roles in farm management, consultancy, or agribusiness.