MBA International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management

…..Africa’s leading Postgraduate Qualification for Agrifood Professionals

Immersive Learning
Case Study Approach
International Study Tours
Capstone Projects
In Partnership With

200+

Global Alumni

5

Years of Experience

10+

Countries Reached

95%

Career Advancement

Course Overview

Africa’s Leading Agribusiness MBA since 2020

In a world where food systems are under unprecedented pressure, from climate volatility and population growth to geopolitical shocks and digital disruption, the imperative to lead agribusiness differently has never been greater.

The MBA in International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management is Africa’s flagship graduate business program tailored for the modern agrifood leader. Since its inception in 2020, the program has become the gold standard for ambitious professionals who seek to drive innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness across agricultural and food value chains.

Designed for both emerging and experienced leaders, this MBA offers a rare synthesis of systems thinking, strategic management, global trade intelligence, digital transformation, and sustainable agribusiness leadership. Through a multidisciplinary lens, students are immersed in the full scope of the agrifood ecosystem, spanning production, logistics, trade, finance, market systems, and environmental strategy.
Participants engage with contemporary debates and cutting-edge practice in value chain optimization, ESG integration, data-driven supply chain management, and food security governance.

Graduates from this program emerge with the capacity to

  • Lead complex agribusiness operations across borders and sectors
  • Manage resilient and inclusive value chains profitably and sustainably
  • Translate market data into competitive strategy
  • Align business performance with climate, nutrition, and sustainability goals
  • Influence trade policy, development outcomes, and investor ecosystems
As food systems become more strategic than ever, this program prepares professionals not only to adapt, but to define the future of agribusiness.

What sets this MBA apart

Recognized as West Africa’s top-ranked MBA in International Agribusiness MBA Agribusiness Executive Magazine, this program uniquely combines academic excellence with hands-on industry relevance.

Dual Certification Advantage

Earn an MBA in International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management from Lead City University and an Executive Diploma in Agribusiness Leadership from Nigerian College of Agribusiness.

Global Vision, African Depth

Integrates international trade, policy, and innovation with rich African agrifood context.

Expert-Led Faculty

Delivered by a world-class faculty of industry leaders, global consultants, and academic experts.

Blended for Professionals

Flexible online and in-person formats designed for working professionals across Africa and beyond.

Selective and Strategic

Rigorous admissions ensure elite, high-impact peer networks.

Academic Structure

Course Code

Course Title

AGR 701
Agribusiness Innovation and Entrepreneurship
AGR 702
Strategic Food and Agribusiness Management
AGR 703
Digital Transformation in Agribusiness Operations
AGR 704
Financial Accounting for Agribusiness Managers
AGR 705
Agribusiness Risk Management
AGR 706
Business Analytics and Big Data in Agribusiness
HRM 726
Human Resources Management
POM 702
Operations Management
BUS 717
Business Law

Course Code

Course Title

AGR 711
Agribusiness and the Global Food Economy
AGR 712
Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship
AGR 713
Food Supply Chain and Operations Management
AGR 714
Managerial Economics for Agrifood Managers
AGR 715
Research Methodology in Agribusiness Management
AGR 716
Agribusiness Sales and Marketing Dynamics
AGR 717
Project Management in Agribusiness
AGR 718
Strategic Farm Management
ÀGR 719
Global Commodities and Food Value Chains

Course Code

Course Title

AGR 730
Thesis

Brief Curriculum Of Some Of The Core Modules

Agribusiness and the Global Food Economy
This course explores the positioning of agribusiness within the evolving global food economy, analysing how shifts in consumer behaviour, production systems, trade flows, and retail innovation are reshaping the sector. Students will examine how agribusiness leaders can strategically navigate these dynamics to create competitive advantage in a rapidly changing global marketplace.
Digital Transformation in Agribusiness Operations
This course introduces students to the digital technologies reshaping agribusiness, from precision agriculture and IoT to blockchain, AI, and data analytics. It explores how digital tools are revolutionizing production, marketing, finance, and sustainability tracking across value chains. Students will gain insight into how to lead and manage digital transformation projects, leverage digital platforms for market access, and harness technology to drive operational efficiency and strategic growth.
Food Supply Chain and Operations Management
This course equips students with a systems-level understanding of how food moves from farm to fork. It covers the design, coordination, and optimization of supply chain processes—including sourcing, storage, processing, logistics, and distribution. Students will explore key concepts in supply chain resilience, quality control, inventory management, and cold chain operations, with a focus on improving efficiency, reducing losses, and ensuring food safety across diverse market environments.
Strategic Food and Agribusiness Management
This course focuses on the strategic frameworks and decision-making tools essential for leading agrifood enterprises in competitive and dynamic environments. Students will explore business model innovation, strategic positioning, portfolio management, and growth strategy within the context of food and agribusiness systems. Emphasis is placed on aligning organizational resources, market intelligence, and leadership to drive long-term value, profitability, and sustainability.
Agribusiness Risk
Management
This course introduces students to the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across agribusiness operations. From climate volatility and market price fluctuations to policy shifts and supply chain disruptions, students will explore tools for managing uncertainty and enhancing business resilience. Topics include enterprise risk mapping, financial hedging, insurance mechanisms, and strategic contingency planning tailored to the agrifood context.
Strategic Farm
Management
This module provides students with practical and analytical tools for managing farms as strategic business enterprises. It covers farm planning, resource allocation, input-output optimization, labour and machinery management, and financial performance analysis. Emphasis is placed on making data-driven decisions that enhance productivity, profitability, and long-term sustainability in diverse farming systems.
Financial Accounting for Agribusiness Managers
This course equips students with the fundamentals of financial accounting, tailored to the agribusiness context. Students will learn to interpret financial statements, track cash flows, manage cost structures, and assess financial health across farm and agrifood enterprises. The module emphasizes practical tools for decision-making, budgeting, and performance evaluation in agricultural operations and value chains.
Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship
This course explores the intersection of nutrition, innovation, and enterprise development. Students will learn how to identify market opportunities in the functional foods and health-oriented product space, design consumer-centric offerings, and build scalable food ventures. Topics include product formulation, regulatory pathways, branding, go-to-market strategies, and financing models for nutrition-focused startups within emerging and global markets.
Business Analytics and Big Data in Agribusiness
This course introduces students to data-driven decision-making in the agribusiness landscape. It covers the use of analytics tools and big data technologies to uncover insights, predict trends, and optimize operations. Students will explore applications in yield forecasting, supply chain efficiency, consumer behavior analysis, and investment strategy—developing the capacity to turn complex data into strategic agrifood advantage.

International
Agribusiness Study
Tours

The international study tour is a defining feature of this MBA, offering students direct exposure to global agribusiness environments. Through specialized visits and executive engagements across international markets, students gain critical insight into how agrifood enterprises operate within diverse economic, regulatory, and cultural contexts.

The tour deepens students’ understanding of cross-border value chains, trade dynamics, and global management practices, equipping them to lead agribusinesses with a truly international perspective. It is a transformative experience that expands strategic thinking and prepares students for global leadership in food and agriculture.
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INDUSTRY RESEARCHES

All students enrolled in the MBA in International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management are required to complete an independent research project on a topic of strategic relevance to the global agrifood sector. These projects reflect the program’s commitment to applied learning, critical inquiry, and real-world impact.

Over the years, students have investigated a wide range of issues, from digital agriculture and supply chain dynamics to enterprise growth and climate resilience. Their work continues to contribute valuable insights to practitioners, policymakers, and agrifood enterprises across Africa and beyond.
Examples of past research include -
The Effect of MergeData, an IoT Platform, on the Economic Performance of Soybean Production in South-West Nigeria
Exploring the Economic Importance of Clustering for Smallholder Farmers in Improving Food Supply in Nigeria
Challenges and Advancements in the Tomato Supply Chain Backward Integration in Nigeria
Evaluation of Commercial Dairy Farms in Nigeria: Production Efficiency and Profit Margins
Succession Planning and Its Impact on SME Performance in the Poultry Industry of Ogun State
Economic Viability of Catfish Fingerlings Production in Ibadan, Oyo State
Risk Management Strategies and Allocative Efficiency in the Rice Value Chain in Niger State
The Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Production in Ninewa Governorate, Iraq
Adoption Barriers to Organic Foliar Fertilizer in Odeda LGA, Ogun State
Economic Impact of Garri Processing on Cassava Farmers in Kinshasa, DRC
These research projects are archived within the program’s academic repository and continue to inform practice, policy, and further study in the agribusiness field.

Duration And Mode Of Study

The MBA in International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management is an 18 months program, delivered through a flexible blended learning model that enables professionals to seamlessly integrate their studies with full-time work commitments. The program admits new cohorts twice annually, in September and March.

As part of the international study module, students will participate in a one-week immersion at a partner agribusiness institution in another African country. The host country for the international study module varies each academic year and is determined by the program directorate based on strategic relevance and institutional partnerships.

Double Certification

Through a unique, integrated curriculum and collaborative academic structure, graduates of the MBA in International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management of Lead City University also earn an Executive Diploma in Agribusiness Leadership from the Nigerian College of Agribusiness.

This dual certification places graduates in an elite class of agribusiness professionals who are leading transformative operations across global food and agricultural sectors.

The two programs are seamlessly aligned, requiring no additional coursework or fees. Students benefit from a unified learning experience that enhances both academic depth and industry credibility.

Alumni Network

The program boasts a dynamic and engaged alumni network that ensures students remain connected and supported well beyond graduation.

Through this network, graduates continue their professional development, share opportunities, and collaborate on ventures that shape the future of agribusiness across Africa and beyond. Alumni activities include Continuing professional development programs, Annual alumni conferences and reunions, Industry networking and business matchmaking events e.t.c.
Prominent alumni of the program include:

  • Dr. Vincent Isegbe

    • Director-General, Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service

  • Godwin Osagbemi

    • COO, Eraskorp Plc

  • Dr. Henrietta Ojuri

    • Chief Veterinary Officer, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture

  • Olufemi Akinwale

    • CEO, FDH AgroVet Ltd, Ibadan

  • Dr. Leye Alayande

    • CEO Hybrid Feeds Ltd

  • Friday Iroulo

    • Plant Manager (Noodles Division), Marsavco

  • Dr. John Abraham Godson

    • First Black Elected Senator of Poland and CEO Pilgrims Ranch Ltd

  • Olusanya Nasiru

    • CEO, Tayelolu Farms, Sagamu

  • Sunny Ameh

    • Country Head, Monty Plants Food USA

  • Dr. Yila Umaru

    • Managing Consultant, OmniAgrik Specialties, Kaduna

  • Victoria Madedor

    • Head of Agribusiness & FMCG, BOI Investment Trust

  • Cinya Rufino

    • Project Officer, Oxfam, South Sudan

  • David Olukayode

    • CEO, Farmers Business School

    Entry Requirement

    Candidates seeking admission into the MBA in International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management must hold a BSc or HND from a recognized institution, with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division or its equivalent.

    Applicants with relevant professional qualifications—such as ACCA, ACIB, ANAN, and similar certifications are also encouraged to apply. The program is designed for motivated professionals with strong academic or industry backgrounds, demonstrated creativity, and the ability to think critically in solving complex agrifood challenges.

    Next Start Date And Applications Deadline

    Admissions into the MBA in International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management are open for the September and March cohorts each year.
    All applicants undergo a screening and selection process. Due to limited class sizes and high application volume, early application is strongly recommended to secure a place in the upcoming cohort.

    Tuition

    Application Fee: ₦25,000
    (Payable to Lead City University, Ibadan — Access Bank, Account Number: 0014074992)
    The application fee receipt should be submitted along with the completed application form and all supporting documents.

    Tuition Fee: ₦550,000 per semester
    The tuition covers university fees, academic and industry learning activities.

    Application Documents

  • A detailed resume
  • Copies of all academic qualifications
  • Three reference letters
  • 4 Passport photographs
  • Academic transcripts of previously obtained degrees

    • Testimonials

    Pharm Ijeoma Nwokwocha

    (MBA Graduate, March 2022)
    Pharmacy Service Officer, Healthplus Ltd

    Studying the MBA International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management program was a wonderful experience for me as I do not have a prior background in Agriculture. I was exposed to various business models that can help in scaling up performance in the agribusiness industry. My best courses on the program were Technological Disruption in Agribusiness and Agribusiness Risk Management

    Godwin Osagbemi

    (MBA Graduate, March 2022)
    Chief Operating Officer, Eraskorp Plc

    I thoroughly enjoyed my studentship on the MBA International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management program of Lead City University Ibadan. Sharing insights with classmates, lecturers and industry leaders on the program on the best way to approach contemporary agribusiness management strategy mix were the major highlights for me. I enjoyed Research Methodology and Agrifood Supply Chain Management. They were my best courses on the program.

    Apply Now

    Are you a motivated professional ready to take the next step in your agribusiness leadership journey? To begin your application for the MBA in International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management, please complete the pre-application form using the link below.
    Fill the Expression of Interest Form
    Once submitted, the Program Directorate will schedule a pre-admission screening session. Upon successful completion, you will be invited to complete the full application process. Early application is strongly advised due to limited cohort sizes.

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