Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Agribusiness Management (PGDAM/EDAM)

Agriculture and Agribusiness are vital to India’s economy, providing employment to approximately 54% of the population. This sector offers immense opportunities across various industries, including packaging, raw material supply, processed food production, exports, and other allied areas. With the integration of modern technology, the potential for growth is vast—yet largely untapped. Strategic management and innovative approaches can transform Agribusiness into a high-growth, high-return sector.

Our Postgraduate Program in Agribusiness is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to build and manage ventures within the global Agri-based industry. Special emphasis is placed on marketing and distribution, enabling participants to lead and grow successful Agribusiness enterprises.

Program Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Agribusiness principles, marketing techniques, and supply chain management.
• Gain valuable insights into both domestic and international Agribusiness markets, while learning to utilize ICT tools and social media for efficient operations.
• Learn the fundamentals of financial management tailored specifically for Agribusiness, enabling strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.

By achieving these objectives, participants will be fully equipped to tackle the challenges of the Agribusiness sector and harness its full potential for innovation and growth.

Agriculture contributes around 22% to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with over 65% of the population engaged in agriculture either directly or indirectly. However, the sector faces growing challenges due to a dynamic policy environment, evolving demographic factors, increasingly complex supply chains, and integration with global markets. To effectively navigate these challenges, there is a pressing need for skilled professionals capable of making swift and informed decisions. These individuals will play a crucial role in addressing the multifaceted issues confronting the sector and drivingsustainable progress.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Agriculture Industry: Structure, Dynamics and Issues in the Global Industry

Module 2: Agriculture Manufacturing & Regulatory Affairs

Module 3: Agri Input Management (Seed Technology & Industrial Application, Fertilizer Technology Management, Pesticides & Pests Management)

Module 4: Principles of Management

Module 5: Agriculture Marketing, Logistics, & Sales Management

Module 6: Strategic Management

Module 7: Introduction to Agriculture Product Management

Module 8: International Trade in Agricultural Products

Module 9: Risk Management in Agribusiness

Module 10: Agri Finance Management

Module 11: Digital Marketing

Module 12: Entrepreneurship Development in Food Processing

Module 13: Case Study

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline is eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes and Professional Certifications, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.

Programme Duration

The duration to complete this programme is 1 year (Post Graduate Diploma), 6 months (Executive Diploma).

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and online both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Examination & Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all all learning activities involved in studying for all PG Diploma, Executive Diploma and Certificate Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your programme.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Agribusiness Management by Centre for Food Technology Research and Management, IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading food and agriculture companies across the globe. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent Months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working global food and Agriculture giants like MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd., Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd., Raghuvansh Agrofarms Ltd., UPL Ltd., Bharat Rasayan, Godrej Agrovet Ltd., Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd., Kaveri Seed Company Ltd., Nestle India Ltd., Britannia Industries Ltd., Vadilal, DuPont India, KRBL Ltd., Tata Consumer Products, Marico Limited, etc.

Future career prospects

The Indian Agri-Food is one of the largest & important sectors of the economy. However, with globalization and emergence of technology, there is a change in preferences of Indian consumers. This sector is constantly changing & has become one of the demanding segments of the economy. The Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management equips the students with requisite knowledge, skills & attitude for managerial decision making. It also aims to increase the knowledge of participant regarding various technologies used in agriculture and allied sectors. This program prepares the students for various managerial and entrepreneurial career opportunities in enterprises serving or dependent on agriculture and allied sectors.

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