POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL RISK MANAGEMENT & FINANCE
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Academic Programme offered in Partnership with Mountains of the Moon University. To apply go to: admissions.mmu.ac.ug
TARGET AUDIENCE
Bank staff involved in appraisal management or policy & strategy aspects related to agricultural financing in Commercial banks, Credit Institutions, MDIs, Microfinance Institutions, SACCOs, Government (Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Finance Planning & Economic Development etc.), Consultants, Researchers, NGO staff such as Grants Officers and Program Managers/Officers.
Entry Requirements
- At least Second-Class Degree in Business-related courses with 2 years of working experience.
- Applicants from Financial or Agribusiness Institutions should accompany their applications with recommendation letters from their employers.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
- Introduction to Financial Sector Development
- Business Economics
- Agricultural Value-Chain Analysis
- Agricultural Credit Analysis
- Agricultural-Finance Partnership Management
- Research and Consultancy Methods
- Agricultural Risk I
- Decision Analysis for Agribusiness
- Project planning and investment analysis
- Agribusiness Production Management
- Financial Management for Agribusiness
- Agricultural Risk II
- Review paper
- Strategic Management for Agribusiness
- Agricultural-Business Internship
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates from different backgrounds will be equipped with set of critical and analytical business skills that meets the unique demands of the agribusiness industry. Graduates will be well prepared for successful managerial careers in financial services sector, government or private-sector organizations. The Graduates will have the opportunity to become part of the next generation of business professionals and leaders in agribusiness, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, management and real estate. At the same time, graduates from this postgraduate diploma will be equipped to serve the growth and outreach of agricultural risk and finance as consultants or academics. A team experienced bankers and agribusiness specialist will provide you with in-depth and practical training with case studies throughout the course.
