Agricultural Management integrates principles of economics, business, and sustainable agriculture to equip students with the skills needed to lead and innovate in the dynamic agri-food sector. This discipline covers key areas such as agricultural economics, farm business management, food systems management, and extension and rural resource management. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in agribusiness, rural development, policy-making, and food value chain management, addressing both local and global agricultural challenges. With a strong emphasis on practical and strategic decision-making, the programme fosters professionals capable of driving productivity, sustainability, and resilience in agriculture and related industries.
Agricultural Management includes sub-disciplines such as Agricultural Economics, Farm Business Management, Food Systems Management, and Extension and Rural Resource Management, all aimed at strengthening agricultural systems and supporting rural communities.
Cutting-Edge Knowledge & Practical Training: The Agricultural Management at UKZN equips students with cutting-edge knowledge in agribusiness, farm economics, and sustainable food systems management. Our interdisciplinary programme blends rigorous academic training with practical applications, preparing graduates for leadership roles in commercial farming, agri-processing, agricultural finance, and rural development.
Agricultural Economics applies economic principles to solve agricultural and agribusiness problems. Our degrees equip graduates for professional and senior management positions, and are highly valued by employers. They give our graduates the flexibility to pursue a wide range of career opportunities.
This programme is designed to build the capacity of extension services through the provision of training and education that is relevant to the urgent issues facing agricultural and rural development. The programme offers a powerful combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in agricultural extension, rural development, project management, agricultural production and farm economics and management.
We have a number of research groups that specialise in areas of research in Agricultural Management.
UKZN Research Space was developed to increase the visibility, availability and impact of tour students’ research output.
The Centre for the Advancement of Science and Engineering (CASSE) provides alternative access to students, predominantly from disadvantaged educational backgrounds, who do not meet the standard entry requirements for science and engineering qualifications.
This structured approach provides academic support while ensuring students graduate with the same qualification as their mainstream peers.
Academic Leader (Acting)
Siwelam@ukzn.ac.za / 033 260 5459
Campus: Pietermaritzburg
