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THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRIBUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

Mr Clifford M. Mhlope
Mr Clifford M. MhlopeActing Chairmanclifford.mhlophe@nust.ac.zw
The Department of Agribusiness, Economics, and Management, within the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and lead in the agricultural business sector. The department combines principles of economics, business management, and agricultural science to prepare students for roles in agribusiness management, policy analysis, and rural development. Through a curriculum that blends theory with practical experience, students learn to manage agricultural enterprises, analyze market trends, develop sustainable business strategies, and understand the economic forces shaping global food systems. The department fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, preparing graduates to drive innovation and sustainability in the agriculture industry.

Our Programmes

 

Undergraduate

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements

 

Normal Entry: Advanced Level passes in at least two Science and/or Commercial subjects or

relevant National Certificate.

Special Entry: At least a National Diploma (ND) or Higher National

Diploma (HND) in the field of Agriculture from an accredited institution.

Mature Entry: At least 23 years of age for females and 25 years of age for males with at

least 5 years relevant working experience at time of application. The applicant may be

subjected to an interview.

 

 

COURSE CODES

CODE

TITLE

PART ONE

 

Semester I

 

AEM 1101

Introduction to Agricultural Economics

AEM 1102

Principles of Agribusiness Management

AEM 1103

Agricultural Mathematics 1

AIT1101

Application of Computers in Agriculture

AFP 1102

Introduction to Animal Production and Health

AFP 1103

Introduction to Crop Production and Health

Semester II

 

AEM 1201

Agricultural Statistics

AEM 1202

Microeconomics for Agriculture

AEM 1203

Financial Accounting and Agribusiness

Records

AEM 1204

Macroeconomics in Agriculture

AEM 1205

Agricultural Mathematics II*

ILI1208

Communication skills

PART TWO

 

Semester I

 

AEM 2101

Research Methods

AEM 2102

 

Intermediate Microeconomics and

Agriculture

AEM 2103

Agriculture and Commodity Marketing

AEM 2104

Applied Statistics in Agriculture*

AEM 2105

Agribusiness and Technopreneurship

AEM 2106

Agricultural Project Management

Semester II

 

AEM 2201

Applied Agricultural Production Economics

AEM 2202

Econometric Applications in Agriculture

AEM 2203

Agricultural Demand Forecasting

AEM 2204

Financial Analysis & Agricultural Lending

AEM 2205

Agribusiness & Food supply chains

AEM 2206

 

International Trade in Agricultural

Commodities

PART THREE

 

Industrial Attachment

 

PART FOUR

 

Semester I

 

AEM 4000

Research Project

AEM 4101

Agricultural Price Analysis & Forecasting

AEM 4102

Agricultural Risk Analysis and Management

AEM 4103

Resource & Environmental Economics

AEM 4104

Agriculture & Food Law

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Mr Clifford M Mhlope
Mr Clifford M Mhlope Acting Chairman

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