Unilinks - Agri-Business Management (ABM)

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Agriculture plays a vital role in the economic development of a majority of developing countries. Moreover, agriculture is the provider of food and feed to the world. The agro-industries are also contributing to the growing industrialization of developing countries leading to the increasing importance of agri-products. The development of agribusinesses is also influenced by trade policies. Thus, the management of agribusinesses requires a holistic skill set to navigate challenges posed by the inherently unpredictable nature of agricultural products and government policies. Agribusiness management has far-reaching consequences for many sustainable development goals, including but not limited to SDG1 (no poverty), SDG2 (zero hunger), SDG3 (good health and well-being), SDG5 (gender equality), SDG6 (clean water and sanitation), SDG8 (decent work and economic growth), SDG9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure), SDG12 (responsible consumption and production), SDG13 (climate action).Thus, there is a need for sustainable transformation of agro-food enterprises which requires a new breed of agribusiness managers. Hence, the agribusiness management program at AIT caters to the unique needs of agribusiness professionals by equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to excel in globally competitive agro-industries. The agribusiness managers trained at AIT are market-ready to enhance the performance of small, medium, and large-scale enterprises. Agribusiness Management also aims at enhancing entrepreneurship among primary producers of agri-food products, and traders and other market intermediaries in the value chain.

FOCUS AREAS

Agribusiness Development
Agricultural Sector and Policy Analysis
Agri-Food Value Chain Management
Agro-Industrial Systems Development
Climate Smart Agriculture and Food Security Contributions of Agribusinesses
Food Safety, Food Waste, and Standardization
Innovations and Entrepreneurship in Agribusinesses
Risk Management in Food Marketing Channels
Sustainable Agro-Food Systems
Sustainability Assessment of Agro-Industries

KEY INFORMATION

Degree

Master

Language

English

Location

Pathum Thani

Intake Start Date

May 2025

Study Format

On Campus

Duration

2 years

Program Highlight

Standard Program

Total Semester

Total Tuition Fees

855,600 THB In Total

Application deadline

Jul 2025

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Asian Institute of Technology

Asian Institute of Technology, 58 Moo 9, Km. 42, Paholyothin Highway, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand, Khlong Nueng, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand

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Students

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international English-speaking postgraduate institution, focusing on engineering, sustainability, and management studies. AIT’s rigorous academic, research, and experiential outreach programs prepare graduates for professional success and leadership roles in Asia and beyond.

Founded in 1959, AIT offers the opportunity to study at an institution in Asia which possesses a global reputation. Going forward, AIT will be stressing its global connections, injection of innovation into research and teaching, its relevance to industry, and its nurturing of entrepreneurship, while continuing to fulfill its social impact and capacity building role. Sitting on a beautiful green campus located just north of Bangkok, Thailand, AIT operates as a multicultural community where a cosmopolitan approach to living and learning is the rule. You will meet and study with people from all around the world.

Today, AIT’s internationally recognized engineering, environment, and management graduates are highly sought after by employers in their home countryand elsewhere. Across many walks of life in Asia, AIT alumni have distinguished themselves as CEO’s of private and state enterprises, as business owners, as well-respected researchers and faculty, and as senior university and government officials.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

COURSE STRUCTURE

Course Code Course Number of Credits Description/Course Objective Semester

ED80.03 Agribusiness Management: Principles and Practices 3

Agriculture has traditionally been viewed as a subsistence activity. This perspective is rapidly changing due to globalization of commercial food markets. Agribusiness management, bearing multi-disciplinary characteristics, covers aspects of policy, finance, technology and entrepreneurship. The course will provide a broad overview of agribusiness management and will introduce various contemporary issues in terms of their influence on agribusiness development. Furthermore, this course aims to equip students with theoretical principles of management, its functions, and its practical applications. (Aug Sem)

ED80.04 Safety and Standardization of Food Products 3

To provide the students with knowledge on the need for greater quality assurance, standardization and traceability in the food systems. The course emphasizes food quality control as the mechanism for the prevention of food-borne illness and food spoilage at the “farm-to-fork” level. (Aug Sem)

ED80.05 Agri-Food Supply Chain Management 3

This course provides broad knowledge of various management issues related to food supply chains, including farm level production to post-harvest management. The course discusses functioning of each sector of food supply chains and how these sectors can be coordinated and integrated to ensure availability of safe food. (Jan Sem)

ED80.07 Marketing Management and Trade Policies in Agribusiness 3

This course provides students with marketing management skills and exposes them to issues of trade policies in agribusiness. It also examines how the issues of trade policies and marketing can be managed effectively. (Aug Sem)

ED80.08 Applied Managerial and Agribusiness Economics 3

ED80.09 Agro-Industrial Development 3

The objective of this course is to provide the framework and strategies of establishing and operating enterprises in the agro-industry for development. The interactions among raw material supply, processing, factors affecting site selection and layout for retail, wholesale and processing enterprises will be important aspects of this course. (Jan Sem)

ED80.10 Statistical Methods for Research in Agribusiness 3

This course provides students with statistical techniques and useful skills for collecting, designing, analyzing and interpretation of data that can be used in the research and decision making process in agribusiness environments. (Jan Sem)

ED80.11 Analytical Techniques and Decision Tools for Agribusiness 3

Sound understanding and working knowledge of decision making techniques and tools are important in agribusiness management. This course provides understanding to quantitative decision-making methods for effective agribusiness management in resource allocation, scheduling, risk analysis, and forecasting. Emphasis is given to problem identification, model formulation and analysis, and interpretation of results under multiple criteria decision making conditions. (Jan Sem)

Minor details : The following courses have been identified to be offered as ‘Minor’ in the ABM Academic Program

Course code Course title Credit Semester

ED80.03 Agribusiness Management: Principles and Practices 3(45-0) August

ED80.07 Marketing Management and Trade Policies in Agribusiness 3(45-0) August

ED80.09 Agro-Industrial Development 3(45-0) January

ED80.10 Statistical Methods for Research in Agribusiness 3(45-0) January

TUITION FEES

Tuition fees

855,600 THB / In Total

Application fees

800 THB

Application fee cannot be refunded.

Available Scholarships

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ADMISSIONS PROCESS

To be eligible for admission to the regular Master's program, an applicant must:

Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally from a four-year program), or its equivalent, in an appropriate field of study from an institution of good standing acceptable to AIT;
Have undergraduate grades significantly above average; the minimum cGPA requirement for admission to the Master’s Program is 2.75 or equivalent, at the Bachelor’s degree level;
English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET: 6; IELTS Academic: overall 6 (writing 6); TOEFL iBT: overall 80 (writing 21-23); & PTE Academic: overall 52 (writing 62-73)
Be in satisfactory physical and mental health, and have a record of good conduct;
For the Professional Master’s (PM) degree program, in addition to the above-mentioned eligibility requirements, an applicant must:
Have at least 3 years of work experience in areas related to the academic program at AIT and
Be executives in organizations/companies.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study (for Master’s program), and Masters’s with coursework and thesis study (for Ph.D.). Eligible undergraduate degrees include: Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, or other relevant degree programs. Minimum GPA – 2.75 or equivalent at Bachelors level (for Master program) and 3.5 or equivalent at Masters level (for Ph.D.).

Possible Career Pathway

Our graduates find placements in several sectors, including industries, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia, and entrepreneurships.

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FAQs

Question :

Can I apply to two Academic Programs at the same time?

Answer :

No. You can only apply to one academic program at any time.

Question :

Do you have academic exchange programs and scholarships for those?

Answer :

2 Year Master’s Degree students normally study for 22 months (enrolled in August Intake) and 24 months (enrolled in January Intake) which includes four semesters, two short breaks and one long break between semesters. Doctoral students study for at least 42 months or seven semesters. 1-year Master, Professional Master Program and the Diploma Programs are at least 12 months or two semesters and the Certificate Program is 5 months or one semester.

Question :

What are Unified programs?

Answer :

Unified Programs integrate undergraduate studies with graduate studies into a seamless “Unified” program. For example, undergraduate students may join AIT in their final year to complete their undergraduate degree and at the same time start their Master program at AIT. AIT has several Unified programs with partner universities managed by Office of Special Degree Program.

Question :

What is the AIT English Entry Test (AIT-EET)?

Answer :

The Language Center (LC) offers a 90-minute in-house test of English proficiency called the AIT English Entry Test (EET). The score is based on a nine-point scale similar to the IELTS test. The Writing score, which is the most important at AIT, is based on an essay. The test result will be e-mailed within 7 days. The LC will report the test result to the AIT Admissions only if the score is satisfactory for provisional admission. If applicants fail to obtain the minimum score requirements for admission, they may take the test again.

Question :

Will you waive my admission interviews since I was admitted last year but chose not to register?

Answer :

No. As the application assessment varies from each intake, your application in the next intake must be as competitive as those with others applying in that same intake.

Question :

Do I need to apply for the scholarships listed on the website?

Answer :

You do not need to apply separately for the scholarships. Once you have submitted the application online, your will be automatically considered for all scholarships for which the deadline has not expired and for which you are eligible. The type and amount of scholarship given to applicants is on a competitive basis with the main criteria of academic standing. Should you wish to be considered for full scholarships, you must submit an Official English score of 6 including writing and overall that is not older than 2 years.

Question :

How much is the application processing fee?

Answer :

The processing fee is Baht 800 or US$25.

Question :

If I apply and accepted this intake, can I defer to the next intake with the same condition?

Answer :

Yes, you can defer your entry until the next academic semester. However, the financial conditions of the admission may change depending on the competitive assessment for the next semester. You are also required to pay the application processing fee to reactivate your admission.

Question :

When is the school intake and the application deadline?

Answer :

The AIT academic year consists of two semesters: January and August for School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Environment Resources and Development (SERD).