
Agricultural Production Chain Management
Master

This one-year master programme designed for mid-career professionals looking to improve the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural value chains. You will learn to analyse and optimise production processes, addressing real-world challenges in food systems. The programme blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience through projects and fieldwork.
You can specialise in:
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.
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.
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 9,475
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 9,475
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 9,475
Admission
Application requirements
you need to have a Bachelor degree in a related field (comparable to the Dutch Bachelor degree) and at least two years of relevant work experience.
Language requirements
- 6
- IELTS overall band
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Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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1 Oct '25 | - | 1 Jul '25 |
Contact
VHL University of Applied Sciences
Main addressLarensteinselaan 26a
6882 CT Velp
+31 (0)58 284 62
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