Master of Agricultural Production Chain Management (MSc)
Velp, Netherlands
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,475
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Master Agricultural Production Chain Management is a one-year program designed for mid-career professionals looking to improve the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural value chains. You will learn to analyze and optimize production processes in sectors like horticulture, livestock, and agroforestry, addressing real-world challenges in food systems. The program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience through projects and fieldwork.
Specializations
You can specialize in one of three areas:
- Horticulture Chains: Focus on improving production and supply chains in fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
- Livestock Chains: Learn to manage livestock production and distribution systems, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation.
- Agro-Forest Chains: Address challenges in forestry and agriculture integration, enhancing both productivity and sustainability.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
There are no scholarships available through Van Hall Larenstein university of applied sciences or the Dutch government. There might be funding options available from agencies in your home country.
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Curriculum
This one-year Master program consists of a nine-month taught program and a three-month thesis research project. It involves a series of modules that develop competences, including disciplinary knowledge and expertise and professional skills and attitude.
The program consists of the following modules:
- Value Chain Analysis and Development
- Value Chain Governance
- Applied Research design
- Applied Research project
Program Outcome
When you successfully graduate from Management of Development you will have obtained a Master of Science degree (MSc).
All study programs at VHL are accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This is the official organization responsible for evaluating the quality of higher education institutions in the Netherlands.
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Career Opportunities
After graduation, you will be prepared for roles such as value chain facilitator, quality manager, policy advisor, or project coordinator. You can work in private companies, government agencies, NGOs, or international development organisations, helping to improve agricultural value chains on a global scale.
Why study at Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences
Why VHL?
- Great atmosphere.
You will quickly feel at home here thanks to our personal guidance and meet many new, interesting people. From day one, you are part of a professional network of students and colleagues from all over the world. - Learning by doing.
You apply the theory in practice: besides obtaining highly valued work experience during internships abroad, you will work on real-life cases and go on excursions to companies in the field. - Study programmes with impact.
Your specific knowledge and degree from the most sustainable university of applied sciences in the Netherlands make you highly sought after by employers. - Future-proof.
With your specific knowledge and skills, you will have the tools to create a future-proof world. Our programs are designed to give you the opportunity to make your own choices. This will prepare you for a fascinating career in a professional field that really matters. - International orientation.
Exchange and internships abroad are incorporated in the study program.