MBA with Specialization in Agri Business
The MBA in Agribusiness is a specialised program designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles in the fast-evolving world of agriculture and business.
It blends traditional agricultural knowledge with modern management practices, helping students understand markets, sustainability, and innovation within the agribusiness ecosystem. The program shapes future-ready leaders who can transform agricultural challenges into growth opportunities and drive meaningful impact across the global food and farming industry.
The agri-food industry is India's largest employment sector and a cornerstone of the global economy — yet it is transforming rapidly through technology, climate change, and evolving consumer preferences. The MBA with Specialisation in Agribusiness Management at the Doon School of Modern Agriculture & Forestry prepares the next generation of agribusiness leaders.
This programme combines the analytical rigour of a world-class MBA — strategy, finance, marketing, operations, organisational behaviour, and leadership — with deep specialisation in agricultural supply chains, commodity markets, farm enterprise management, agri-fintech, and sustainable food systems.
Students leverage DBS Global University's vibrant multi-disciplinary campus — studying alongside MBA students from other specialisations and B.Tech students — while benefiting from the Doon School's unique agricultural infrastructure, institutional MoUs, and field exposure.
- USPs of the Program
- Advantage @DGU
- Course Structure
- Fee Structure
- Scholarship
- Eligibility Criteria
- Other Specialization
USPs of the Program
Advantage @DGU
350+
Campus Recruiters Every Year
23
States Represented on Campus
20+
Countries for Global Exposure
5
Countries — International Students
Career Opportunities
Corporate Sector — Agribusiness
Banking, Finance & Investment
Government & Development Sector
Entrepreneurship
Course Structure
Programme Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters) | Strong MBA Core + Agribusiness Specialisation
| Year 1 — Core MBA Foundation | Year 1 — Second Semester | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Type | Credits | Subject | Type | Credits |
| Principles of Management & Organisational Behaviour | Core MBA | 3 | Human Resource Management & Leadership | Core MBA | 3 |
| Business Communication & Presentation Skills | Core MBA | 3 | Operations Management & Project Planning | Core MBA | 3 |
| Financial Management & Accounting for Managers | Core MBA | 3 | Strategic Management | Core MBA | 3 |
| Marketing Management | Core MBA | 3 | Commodity Markets, Futures & Derivatives | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 |
| Business Statistics & Data Analytics | Core MBA | 3 | Agri-Finance, Credit & Insurance | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 |
| Agricultural Economics & Farm Management | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 | International Agri-Trade & Export Management | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 |
| Agri-Value Chain & Supply Chain Management | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 | Entrepreneurship Development & Business Planning | Core MBA | 3 |
| Food Safety, Standards & Regulations | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 | Research Methods & Business Analytics | Core MBA | 3 |
| Rural Marketing & Consumer Behaviour | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 | Agribusiness Environment and Systems (ABM 601) | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 |
| Agri-Input Marketing & Distribution Management (ABM 602) | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 | |||
| Year 2 — Third Semester (Specialisation Depth) | Year 2 — Fourth Semester (Industry Integration) | ||||
| Subject | Type | Credits | Subject | Type | Credits |
| Agribusiness Strategy & Digital Transformation | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 | Capstone Business Consulting Project (Live Industry Problem) | Mandatory | 6 |
| Cooperative Management & FPO Leadership | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 | Business Policy & Corporate Governance | Core MBA | 3 |
| Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming Systems | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 | Elective I (from approved pool — Finance / Marketing / HR / Operations) | Elective | 3 |
| Agri-Tech Venture Creation & Start-up Management | Elective | 3 | Elective II (from approved pool) | Elective | 3 |
| ESG, Climate Finance & Sustainable Agriculture | Elective | 3 | Final Dissertation / Research Project | Mandatory | 6 |
| Corporate Law & Intellectual Property Rights (Agri) | Elective | 3 | Digital Transformation and Agri-Tech Innovation (ABM 607) | Agribusiness Specialisation | 2 |
| Summer Internship Project (2 months at Agribusiness / Corporate) | Internship | 6 | Agri-Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Management (ABM 608) | Agribusiness Specialisation | 2 |
| Agribusiness Value Chain & Global Logistics (ABM 603) | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 | Inclusive Business Models & Producer Collectives (ABM 609) | Agribusiness Specialisation | 2 |
| Agricultural Finance & Commodity Risk Management (ABM 604) | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 | |||
| Strategic Sourcing in Agri-Food Value Networks (ABM 605) | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 | |||
| Agri-Food Trade Policy & Market Access (ABM 606) | Agribusiness Specialisation | 3 | |||
AI Integration — MBA Agribusiness
| AI Tool | Application in MBA ABM |
| ChatGPT / Claude | Strategic market analysis, PESTLE/SWOT simulations, business plan generation, IPR and contract drafting support |
| Miro AI | Supply chain visualization, organizational design, Gantt chart project management, business model canvases |
| ArcGIS Pro AI | Market intelligence: spatial analysis of mandi prices, commodity flow corridors, retail hub locations |
| Power BI / Tableau | Agribusiness dashboards: revenue analysis, supply chain KPIs, commodity price trend visualization |
| Wolfram Alpha | Financial modeling: NPV, IRR, profit maximization, commodity price equilibrium calculations |
| KissanAI | Rural consumer behavior analysis, FPO governance simulation, mandi pricing intelligence |
| Google Earth Engine | Land-use change analysis for agribusiness investment decisions and ESG reporting |
| Canva AI | Digital marketing campaigns, CSR impact reports, investor pitch decks for agribusiness ventures |
Fee Structure
MBA with Specialization in Agri Business 2026-28
| Fees | I Semester | II Semester | III Semester | IV Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 50,000 | - | - | - | |
| Tuition Fee | 2,35,000 | 2,35,000 | 2,55,000 | 2,55,000 | |
| Compulsory value added program (CVA) | - | - | - | - | |
| Combo Scholarship (-) | 52,500 | 52,500 | 52,500 | 52,500 | |
| Total Academic Fee + CVA (After Combo Scholarship) | 2,32,500 | 1,82,500 | 2,02,500 | 2,02,500 | |
| International Tour & Education Immersions Charges | |||||
| One Week in Singapore / Dubai / Malaysia / Hong Kong / Thailand) | 85,000 |
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| Upto 02 months Immersion in Sigapore/ HongKong/ Dubai with 12 Credits or 3-4 Week in Europe with upto 6 Credits | 6,80,000 | ||||
| Other Optional Value Added Program, students may combine with above mentioned programs | |||||
| SAP | SAS | ISCEA | One week IIM Rhotak residential program (Business Strategy) |
Two months residential programs at NISM Academy Mumbai (stock Market/Investment Banking) |
Rs. 70,000/- for each value added program |
| Germany | USA | USA | India | India | - |
- The classes in the University may stretch till late evening and require many group projects and hence students are advised to stay in the campus hostels. For Hostel fee detail visit: www.dgu.ac
- However, in case hostel is not taken day boarding (Rs.25,000/year) is compulsory for MBA programs in first year. | University Examinations Fees Per Semester Rs. 5,500/-
- Uniform (including business suits): Rs. 9,500/- one time, Book Bank: Rs. 4,500/- one time and Alumni Registration: Rs. 5,000/- one time shall be applicable to all & is compulsory payable to 3rd party.
- Kindly contact office of the international affairs for final detail and delivery of international tour and education immersions | Email: internationalaffairsoffice@dgu.ac.in
- Fee is subject to change. For updated fee structure kindly visit: www.dgu.ac | All foreign tours/programs are subject to having a minimum of 15 students in a batch.
- Scholarship amount will be calculated on MBA General tuition fee for first year Rs. 2,35,000 per semester and subsequently thereafter.
- No scholarship shall be deemed valid until a formal letter is issued by the Office of the Registrar.
Scholarship
For Postgraduate Students (2026 Intake)
MBA Agribusiness Management National Entrance Examination-Based Scholarship
| Exam / Score | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% Waiver |
| ICAR AIEEA-PG (Rank) | 3001–5000 | 2001–3000 | 1001–2000 | 501–1000 | 1–500 |
| CUET-PG (%tile) | 55–59.9 | 60–69.9 | 70–79.9 | 80–89.9 | 90.00+ |
| CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT (%tile) | 50–59.9 | 60–69.9 | 70–79.9 | 80–89.9 | 90.00+ |
| Graduation Score-Based Scholarship | |||||
| Graduation % | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% Waiver |
| Graduation Score | 60–64.9 | 65–69.9 | 70–74.9 | 75–79.9 | 80.00+ |
Uttarakhand Domicile Scholarship
25% Scholarship on tuition fees
Note
No two scholarships can be clubbed together. Renewal each semester subject to 70% marks and 75% attendance. For detailed scholarship terms, refer to the Program Prospectus. DBS Global University offers merit-based scholarships ranging from 10% to 50% on tuition fees to eligible students. Scholarships are available based on board examination percentages and national entrance examination scores (JEE, CUET, NEET, ICAR AIEEA, UPCATET, KCET, TNAU and others).
Eligibility Criteria
Level
Post-Graduate
Duration
2 Years (4 Semesters)
To pursue this program
Admission Process
Note for MBA: A Bachelor's degree in any discipline is accepted. Candidates with an agricultural background are given preference for the Agribusiness specialisation. CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / UNIMET scores accepted.
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