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Master of Agribusiness Innovation
The Master of Agribusiness Innovation is an interdisciplinary program specializing in business management, innovation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and competencies needed to develop and manage agriculture ventures in Africa.
In addition to providing cutting-edge education and building a strong network of agribusiness innovation leaders, this program is developed in response to the lack of local and regional expertise needed to stimulate and sustain innovative agriculture in Africa.
Students will be empowered to design, finance, and manage businesses to meet the challenges of agriculture in Africa.
At the end of the training, the graduate will be able to :
Understand the interconnectedness of real-world phenomena and apply knowledge from multiple sources to collaboratively explore innovative solutions.
Document the knowledge of the legal and ethical environment impacting agriculture organizations.
Develop professional knowledge and skills, besides the ability to conduct independent investigations and research in both the agricultural and business sectors to make effective and profitable decisions.
Examine how all aspects of agriculture combine and are used by scientists, marketers, and producers.
Evaluate the impact of trade policy, common markets, trading blocks, market instability, commodity problems, legal agreements and environmental regulations on imports, exports, production and decision making in Agriculture.
Practice critical thinking to analyze any sort of problems related to the agribusiness industry by applying relevant concepts and frameworks.
Acquire a global vision of agribusiness markets and quantitative methods for investment decision making and draw appropriate statistical conclusions.
Transfer technology and research into applied field solutions and services.
Demonstrate a responsible leadership mindset, incorporating social, agri-economic and ethical dimensions for an inclusive organization.
In addition to these technical skills, students will also be able to acquire transversal competences in "Soft Skills" (Communication, Teamwork and English) and "Business Skills" (Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Agricultural Science, ...) allowing them to interact effectively in their future working environments.
Pr. Rachid DOUKKALI
Prof. Mohammed Rachid Doukkali is Senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South and former professor of applied economics at the department of social sciences at the Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Institute Hassan II (IAV – Hassan II) of Rabat, where he taught production economics, mathematical programming, macroeconomic and sectoral policy modeling since 1981.
He is the actual president of the Moroccan Association of Agricultural Economics (AMAEco) and an associate member of the General Council of Agricultural Development of Morocco. He previously served as Vice Dean and coordinator of the Economic Analysis & Public Policy Masters of the Faculty of Governance and Social Sciences (FGSES) of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P).
Prof. Doukkali additionally performed several consultancies with the Ministry of Agriculture of Morocco, and national and international organizations (World Bank, FAO, UNDP) in Morocco and several Mediterranean and African countries (Syria, Mali, Burkina-Faso, Cameroon).
We implement experiential learning pedagogical philosophy, which places the student at the heart of the learning system. In this philosophy, the mission of the professor is to implement, throughout the course, varied and innovative educational devices, intended to ensure that the student is a progressive, autonomous, and responsible actor in his/her training.
Our pedagogy motivates students to work individually and in groups applying their knowledge and skills in solving real-world problems. Students in Master of Agribusiness Innovation will:
- Understand the interconnectedness of real-world phenomena and apply knowledge from multiple sources to collaboratively explore innovative solutions.
- They will learn how to evaluate the impact of trade policy, common markets, trading blocks, market instability, commodity problems, legal agreements, and environmental regulations on imports, exports, production, and decision-making in Agriculture.
- In addition, students will practice critical thinking to analyze any sort of problems related to the agribusiness industry by applying relevant concepts and frameworks.
- Finally, they will demonstrate a responsible leadership mindset, incorporating social, Agri-economic, and ethical dimensions for an inclusive organization.
- School of Agriculture, Fertilization and Environmental sciences ‘ESAFE’
- Agrobiosciences ‘AgBS’
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab ‘I&E Lab’
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S1 & ternS2ship |
1st Year |
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Module 1 |
Introduction to Agriculture in Africa |
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Module 2 |
Agri-economics |
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Module 3 |
Data Analytics |
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Module 4 |
Entrepreneurial Management and Leadership |
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Module 5 |
Operations Management |
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Module 6 |
Marketing |
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Module 7 |
Sustainable Water, Soil, and Forestry Management |
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Module 8 |
Agriculture Risk Management |
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Module 9 |
Finance and Accounting |
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Module 10 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship I |
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Module 11 |
Strategic Management |
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Module 12 |
Laws, Standards and Policies in Agriculture |
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S3 & Internship |
2nd Year |
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Module 13 |
Agriculture Services Development |
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Module 14 |
Technological Trends in Agriculture |
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Module 15 |
Sustainable Agribusiness |
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Module 16 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship II |
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Module 17 |
Energy Aspects in Agribusiness |
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Module 18 |
Community Engagement |
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Module 19 |
Internship or incubation of the final project in a start-up incubator: In this semester, students will be prepared to develop, fund, and lead new ventures that address Agriculture challenges in Africa. |
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Our faculty members and pedagogy team are highly experienced in research and training in agricultural education, quantitative techniques, and innovative methods. They bring a diverse set of expertise from their experience with leading international organizations and universities.
Some examples of this expertise include Agribusiness, strategy management, Agri-food tech innovation, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
We implement experiential learning pedagogical philosophy, which places the student at the heart of the learning system. In this philosophy, the mission of the professor is to implement, throughout the course, varied and innovative educational devices, intended to ensure that the student is a progressive, autonomous, and responsible actor in his/her training. Our pedagogy motivates students to work individually and in groups applying their knowledge and skills in solving real-world problems.
Finally, pedagogical dynamics encourage active participation of students, creativity, and group work; they also encourage learning autonomy.
In addition to training students to lead the transformation of African agriculture, the program offers valuable incubation opportunities. It also enables its graduates to become agribusiness analysts, developers, trainers, and entrepreneurs in the field of agribusiness services.
This Masters is open to holders of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, related to Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Bioscience, Economics, Business, and Management. With also a good command of English.
We invite you to sign up online via the link my.um6p.ma by completing the requested information or by contacting us at: admission@um6p.ma . Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the candidates’ prior knowledge and motivation.
Eligible applicants will be invited to a written test that is designed with respect to the interdisciplinary nature of the master, to assess the capacity to learn, analytical and logical thinking, language skills, interest in management and agriculture, and entrepreneurial potential. The oral interview will be conducted by the admissions committee in English.
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31st of March : Application deadline
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April- May : Written examination and oral interview
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June-July : Admission results and receipt of scholarship application files
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September : Start of term.
The tuition fees are:
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Registration fees (1st year): 5,000 MAD
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Annual tuition fees: 75,000 MAD
Added to this are accommodation fees and catering on campus.
Scholarships can be awarded to the brightest students via an attractive scholarship scheme based on meritocracy and social criteria. The scholarships benefit a large number of our students. We invite you to contact us for more information.
Salma EJJAKI
Program Officer
salma.ejjaki@um6p.ma