MSc in Agricultural Economist

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MSc in Agricultural Economics

Last modified: 06. November 2025

Qualification obtained:

Economist with a specialization in Agricultural Economics

Title of qualification in English:
Agricultural Economist

Head of the program:
Dr. Csaba Borbély, Associate Professor
https://agrargazdasag.uni-mate.hu/dr.-borbély-csaba

Program objective

The aim of the program is to train agricultural economists who are capable of establishing and managing small and medium-sized enterprises in the domestic and international agri-food sector. Graduates will be able to perform comprehensive analyses of business operations, solve complex development tasks, and—taking into account sector-specific characteristics—manage and analyze related financial processes as well as oversee commercial activities.
After gaining practical experience, they will be qualified to hold middle and senior management positions in various areas of the domestic and international agri-food economy. They will also be prepared to continue their studies in doctoral programs.

Program description

Graduates of this program acquire in-depth knowledge of the agri-food sector and agricultural production, providing them with a strong competitive advantage among economists in this field. With an understanding of basic production processes and conditions, they are well-prepared to handle daily business management and economic tasks.
The Agricultural Economist specialization is well-recognized across the agricultural and food sectors in Hungary, where there is a strong demand for professionals equipped with both practical economic and technological knowledge.

The primary employment opportunities for graduates are medium and large agricultural enterprises, most of which operate in rural areas. Consequently, graduates of this program contribute to the expansion of the rural intelligentsia. Hungary has a large number of enterprises engaged in agricultural production and/or food processing that seek to employ agronomists and agricultural economists.

Main subjects

Supply Chain Management; Modern Data Management Techniques; Environmental Economics and Policy; Economics; Quality Management; Finance; Professional Practice (4 semesters); Negotiation Techniques and Conflict Management; Thesis Writing (3 semesters); Decision Theory and Methodology; Information Management; Research Methodology; Quantitative Methods; Strategic Human Resource Management; Strategic and Accounting Management Control; World Economy; Marketing of Agricultural Products; Sustainable Animal Production; Innovative Food Processing Technologies; Precision Crop Production; Corporate and Institutional Strategies; Green Economy Law; Agricultural and Agrarian Administration Law; Economics of Animal Husbandry; Circular Economy; Economics of Agricultural Markets; Organization and Management of Agricultural Enterprises; Economics of Crop Production; Project Management.

 

Typical Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Agricultural Economist program are prepared for a wide range of career paths within the agri-food sector, both in Hungary and internationally. They are qualified to take on positions such as:

  • Agricultural Economist in private or public sector organizations

  • Business Manager or Analyst in agricultural enterprises, food industry companies, or trade organizations

  • Project Manager or Consultant in rural development, sustainability, or agribusiness innovation projects

  • Financial or Investment Analyst specializing in agricultural markets and farm management

  • Supply Chain or Quality Manager in agri-food logistics and processing firms

  • Policy Advisor or Researcher in governmental agencies, chambers of agriculture, or research institutions

Graduates may also choose to establish and operate their own agribusinesses, or to continue their academic career by pursuing a PhD or other postgraduate studies in agricultural economics, rural development, or related disciplines.

 

Further Studies at MATE After Graduation:

Upon completion of the program, students have the opportunity to further their studies in scientific research at the Doctoral School of Economic and Regional Sciences at MATE.

Here, they can expand their expertise in Hungarian or English, engage in domestic and international research projects, and participate in academic teaching.

More information: https://ed.uni-mate.hu/en/msc-in-agricultural-economics