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Master of Science in Agribusiness & Entrepreneurship (MABE)

Masters of Science in Agribusiness & Entrepreneurship
Requirements
Intakes
Programme Length
Programme Structure
Research and Dissertation

Transform agriculture into a profitable and sustainable enterprise.

Uganda Christian University’s Master of Science in Agribusiness & Entrepreneurship (MABE) is a two-year, flexible blended programme (70% online, 30% physical) designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and change-makers seeking leadership across the agricultural value chain. Students may specialize in Agribusiness Management or Agri-Enterprise Development, tailoring the programme to their career and business aspirations.

MABE equips learners with practical skills in agribusiness planning, strategic marketing, finance and risk management, value chain analysis, and policy evaluation, enabling graduates to manage agribusiness firms or successfully start and scale competitive agri-enterprises. Grounded in research, innovation, and real-world problem-solving, the programme strengthens critical thinking, leadership, and effective stakeholder engagement. Rooted in UCU’s Christian values, it integrates ethical leadership and service, preparing graduates to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development in agriculture.

Applicants must hold at least a Second-Class Lower Honours degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Food Science, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline from a recognized institution. Applicants from other backgrounds with relevant professional experience may be considered and may be required to undertake bridging courses as determined by the faculty.

September/Advent

January/Easter

The Masters in Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (MABE) program will be conducted in four semesters over a period of two years.

Year 1 Semester 1

  1. Agricultural Project Planning & Mgt
  2. Applied Statistics
  3. Agricultural Policy Analysis
  4. Agricultural Information Systems
  5. Research Methods

Year 1 Semester 2

  1. Product Development and Marketing
  2. Advanced Christian Ethics
  3. International Agricultural Trade
  4. Agricultural Production Economics
  5. Agricultural Value Chain Analysis

Year 2 Semester 1

  1. Managerial and Business Economics
  2. Entrepreneurship

Electives for Agribusiness Management Track

  1. Human Resource Management
  2. Institutions and Leadership
  3. Strategic Management
  4. Resource Economics

Electives for Agri-Enterprise Development Track

  1. Agric-enterprise development and Management
  2. Agric-finance and Risk Management
  3. Social Organisations
  4. Agricultural Produce and Supply Chain Management

Year 2 Semester 2

  1. Research Project/Entrepreneurial Challenge
  2. Graduate Seminar Series 4
  3. Research Project

It is a weekend blended two-year study Programme with Research.

In the event a student chooses not to carry on with research, upon filling in the required forms, they may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship.  The student must have passed all course work to attain the Diploma.