Agriculture has been and will continue to be the lifeline of the Indian
economy. Being the backbone of agro based industry it contributes one third
to the national GDP. Globalization of agri product marketing has brought an
unprecedented opening and therefore requires a paradigm shift. Agribusiness
system has also undergone a rapid transformation with integrated activities
in terms of production, procurement, processing, distribution, marketing and
export. The major commodities of agri export from India are cereals, fruits,
fruits pulps, juice, vegetables and other products having the share of 20%
of total export. In order to cater the above needs and specialized
education in agribusiness management, the AAU has taken a leap foreward to
provide the Post Graduate Programme of M.B.A. (International
Agribusiness). The programme aims to produce business leaders,
professional managers and entrepreneurs in food and agribusiness sector.
OBJECTIVES
To provide class room education as well as practical and
analytical market oriented training to the students pursuing career in
agribusiness, rural marketing and international agribusiness sectors.
To architect agribusiness professionals for agriculture, agri
food firms, rural and allied sectors.
To encourage entrepreneurial spirit and develop qualified
human resources for serving agri-based industry and rural development.
To
cater to the needs of enterprises and cooperative agribusiness at
national and international level.
A unique well furnished ultra dynamic
air conditioned class rooms with personal computers and multi media
presentation (LCD).
Modern e-library with collection of
national & international books (84000 nos.) and online access to
e-journals(65 nos.), e-books and data base( 8 packages).
All time Internet service with 2 mbps
connectivity, Wi-Fi system.
Cyberary with 25 work nodes
Industrial exposure and practical
training at business organization.
Expert faculties from premier B-schools like IIM-A, Ahmedabad
Management Associations (Ahmedabad), GHPIBM, ICFAI and IRMA.
Business Executive’s guest talk from well known organization
like Jain Irrigation System Ltd., NCDEX, GCMMF, ICAR, Banks,
Pesticide
& Seed Industries, Management consultant & others etc.
In addition, outsourcing is extended to various Multinational
Pesticides, Seed, Agro Food Industries and Exim policy &
Agribusiness experts across the country.
Counseling and Placement
Cell
AAU has an excellent placement record with top-notch organizations in
Agro- industries with a strong and supportive alumni network holding
prime position in reputed companies. The placement cell creates a
positive vibe between the aspirants and the employers, and is constantly
in touch with the industrial sector. We not only ensure a job for the
interested students but also instill a lifetime of confidence and
growth. .
COURSE
CURRICULUM
The programme covering two
years /four semesters equips the students with the
desired technical knowledge and managerial skills.
Considering the expected changes related to agriculture and
rural development in the country and agribusiness
activities at the global level the course curriculum would
be as under:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER – I
Course No.
Course Title
Credit
IAB-601
Principles and Practices of
Management
(2+0)
IAB-602
Organizational Behavior
(2+0)
IAB-603
Managerial accounting and control
(2+1)
IAB-604
Research Methodology and
Quantitative Analysis
(2+1)
IAB-605
Human Resource Management
(2+0)
IAB-606
Business Communication
(1+1)
IAB-607
Management information System & GIS
(1+1)
TOTAL
16 (12+4)
SEMESTER –II
Course No.
Course Title
Credit
IAB-608
Global and Domestic Economic and
Policy Environment
(2+0)
IAB-609
Financial Management
(1+1)
IAB-610
Future Market and Derivatives
(2+0)
IAB-611
Marketing Management
(2+0)
IAB-612
Supply Chain Management
(2+0)
IAB-613
Business Laws
(1+0)
IAB-614
Quality Management
(2+0)
IAB-615
Seminar
(0+1)
TOTAL
14(12+2)
SECOND YEAR:
Semester – III
Course No.
Course Title
Credit
IAB-616
Project Management in Agribusiness
(2+0)
IAB-617
Market Research
(2+0)
IAB-618
Negotiation and Conflict Management
(2+0)
IAB-619
Project work and Presentation
(0+2)
*
Any two Elective courses
(4+0)
TOTAL
12(10+2)
* Elective
Courses for Semester – III
Course No.
Course Title
Credit
IAB-620
Export, Import and Marketing of
Agricultural Inputs
(2+0)
IAB-621
Production and Marketing of Organic
Foods
(2+0)
IAB-622
Export, Import and Marketing of
Cereals
(2+0)
IAB-623
Export, Import and Marketing of Oil
Seeds & Pulses
(2+0)
IAB-624
Export, Import and Marketing of
Fruits and Vegetables
(2+0)
IAB-625
Export, Import and Marketing of
Flowers & Plants
(2+0)
IAB-626
Export, Import and Marketing of
Cottons Textile
(2+0)
IAB-627
Export, Import and Marketing of
Sugar
(2+0)
IAB-628
Export, Import and Marketing of
Fiber Crops & Handicrafts
(2+0)
IAB-629
Export, Import and Marketing of
Milk & Dairy Products
(2+0)
IAB-630
Export, Import and Marketing of
Processed food
(2+0)
IAB-631
Export, Import and Marketing of
Medicinal and Aromatic Products
(2+0)
IAB-632
Export, Import and Marketing of
Meat and Animal Products
(2+0)
IAB-633
Export, Import and Marketing of
Spices
(2+0)
IAB-634
Export, Import and Marketing of
Fish and Marine products
(2+0)
IAB-635
Entrepreneurship Development
(2+0)
SEMESTER – IV
IAB-636
Project Work
0+13
CREDIT REQUIREMENT FOR MBA(IAB) DEGREE
Courses related to general management &
agribusiness
35 credit hours
Elective courses
4 Credit hours
Seminar
1 Credit hours
Project work & presentation
15 credit hours
Total Credit hours
55 credit hours
ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Advisory Committee for
Project work consists of Major Advisor/Chairman & three other
members from elective fields of specialization.
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT:
Students are
required to undergo "Practical Training: with a business concern"
during summer vacation after the second semester and submit a
report. The purpose of this assignment is to expose the students to
the practical aspects of business management and to provide first
hand exposure to the functioning of the organization.
MANAGEMENT TRAINEESHIP:
The traineeship is designed to provide the
students with an opportunity to work closely with experienced
managers in an organizational setting. Every student will select a
research project in his/her field of specialization in consultation
with the advisor/ head of the department and will submit a written
project report.
PROJECT WORK:
Project work will
have to be completed in a business house of International repute
either in India or abroad. During third semester he/she will have to
develop contact, review literature and survey market and submit
preliminary market survey report for evaluation. After six months of
project in business house, he/she will have to submit a final
project report for evaluation.
Selection Procedure:
Students will have to appear for the
entrance test and Merit list will be prepared on the basis of an
Entrance test comprising of English, General knowledge, Analytical
Reasoning and Management Aptitude followed by Group discussion (GD)
and Personal Interview(PI).
Intake Capacity
A total of 30 students (50%
regular seats and 50% payment seats)
ELIGIBILITY
A
candidate should possess Bachelor's degree (10+2+4) in Agriculture
and Allied Sciences (Veterinary & A.H./Dairy Science/Agricultural
Engineering & Technology/Food Processing Technology/ Forestry/
Horticulture/Fisheries Science and Home Science with an O.G.P.A. of
6.0/10.00 or 60% or equivalent in aggregate (relaxable OGPA to
5.5/10.00 or 55% for SC/ST candidates) from recognized university.
A candidate may download application form from university website
www.aau.in and send downloaded form along with Demand Draft of
Rs.750/- ( Rupees Seven Hundred Fifty only) in the
favour of " Anand Agricultural University Fund Account" payable
at Anand to The Registrar, Anand Agricultural University, Anand-388
110 (Gujarat).
