M.Sc. Economics
(Agri Business Economics)

Build expertise in agricultural economics, agribusiness management, rural development, supply chain management, and financial analysis. The programme combines economics, business management, and policy studies to prepare professionals for India's evolving agribusiness ecosystem.

Duration: 2 YearsDegree: M.Sc.Mode: Full-timeSpecialization: Agri Business Economics
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Shaping Future Agribusiness Leaders

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The M.Sc. Economics (Agri Business Economics) programme prepares students for careers across agribusiness, agricultural finance, policy, rural development, research, and allied industries. The curriculum integrates economic theory with management principles to help students understand the complete agricultural value chain-from production and markets to finance, trade, and policymaking.

Agricultural Economics Foundation

Understand agricultural production systems, rural development, market structures, and economic policy.

Agribusiness Management

Learn business strategy, supply chain management, marketing, finance, and organizational management for the agribusiness sector.

Policy & Rural Development

Study agricultural policies, price mechanisms, government interventions, and rural economic development.

Financial & Commodity Markets

Develop expertise in agricultural finance, commodity derivatives, risk management, and financial decision-making.

Research-Oriented Learning

Strengthen analytical and research skills through fieldwork, statistical analysis, and dissertation projects.

Industry Exposure

Gain practical insights through internships, industry interactions, seminars, and research opportunities.

M.Sc. Agri Business Economics student on the GIPE campus

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to

Learning Outcomes

  1. Transform data into actionable insights and informed decisions using economics, econometrics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and geospatial analytics.
  2. Assess market, financial, policy, and climate-related risks to support resilient, sustainable, and inclusive agrifood systems.
  3. Design and recommend evidence-based solutions for governments, agribusiness firms, international organizations, and development agencies.
  4. Apply economic theory, quantitative methods, and interdisciplinary approaches to solve real-world challenges through rigorous research, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving.

Curriculum Snapshot

Building Expertise Across Agricultural Economics, Business Management & Policy

Curriculum Areas
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Statistics and Operations Research
Basic Econometrics
Business Analytics

Core Course

Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Statistics and Operations Research
Basic Econometrics
Business Analytics

Discipline Specific Core

Indian Agricultural Economics
Mathematics for Economic Analysis
International Trade in Agriculture

Discipline Specific Elective

Farm Management Economics

Research Methodology

Research Methodology

Summer Internship

Summer Internship

Frequently Asked Questions

Placement and Student Progression

Economics graduates placed in policy, consulting, finance & research, data analytics

Amarendra Ginjala

Amarendra Ginjala

Company
EXL
Designation
Senior Business Analyst

Package

11.10 LPA

Bhawna Kumari

Bhawna Kumari

Company
Deloitte
Designation
Consultant - AI & Modelling (Model Risk Management)

Package

11.4 LPA

Jatin Kulkarni

Jatin Kulkarni

Company
JPMC
Designation
CCB (Consumer & Community Banking) Strategy Analyst

Package

23.5 LPA

Shaily Sengar

Shaily Sengar

Company
IDFC - First Bank
Designation
Associate Data Analyst

Package

18.4 LPA

Anwesha Bhajan

Anwesha Bhajan

Company
Crisil
Designation
Credit Analyst

Package

10.78 LPA

Tanya Sharma

Tanya Sharma

Company
PwC
Designation
Financial Services - Risk & Reg Analyst

Package

13 LPA

Amarendra Ginjala

Amarendra Ginjala

Company
EXL
Designation
Senior Business Analyst

Package

11.10 LPA

Bhawna Kumari

Bhawna Kumari

Company
Deloitte
Designation
Consultant - AI & Modelling (Model Risk Management)

Package

11.4 LPA

Jatin Kulkarni

Jatin Kulkarni

Company
JPMC
Designation
CCB (Consumer & Community Banking) Strategy Analyst

Package

23.5 LPA

Shaily Sengar

Shaily Sengar

Company
IDFC - First Bank
Designation
Associate Data Analyst

Package

18.4 LPA

Anwesha Bhajan

Anwesha Bhajan

Company
Crisil
Designation
Credit Analyst

Package

10.78 LPA

Tanya Sharma

Tanya Sharma

Company
PwC
Designation
Financial Services - Risk & Reg Analyst

Package

13 LPA

Amarendra Ginjala

Amarendra Ginjala

Company
EXL
Designation
Senior Business Analyst

Package

11.10 LPA

Bhawna Kumari

Bhawna Kumari

Company
Deloitte
Designation
Consultant - AI & Modelling (Model Risk Management)

Package

11.4 LPA

Jatin Kulkarni

Jatin Kulkarni

Company
JPMC
Designation
CCB (Consumer & Community Banking) Strategy Analyst

Package

23.5 LPA

Shaily Sengar

Shaily Sengar

Company
IDFC - First Bank
Designation
Associate Data Analyst

Package

18.4 LPA

Anwesha Bhajan

Anwesha Bhajan

Company
Crisil
Designation
Credit Analyst

Package

10.78 LPA

Tanya Sharma

Tanya Sharma

Company
PwC
Designation
Financial Services - Risk & Reg Analyst

Package

13 LPA

Learn from Leading Economists & Researchers

Teaching Faculty

Guided by experienced academicians, economists, and policy researchers who bring together academic depth and real-world expertise. Faculty members actively engage students through interactive lectures, mentorship, research guidance, and policy-oriented discussions that encourage critical thinking and analytical learning.

Dayakar Peddi

Coordinator

Agri Business Economics

Life Through a Student’s Perspective

A glimpse into life at our campUS

Batch 2025

M.Sc. Economics (Agribusiness Economics) at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics is an esteemed and well-rounded program that integrates economics, agricultural economics, and business economics. The course builds a strong foundation, starting from core ....

Manan Aron

Economics Post Graduate, GIPE

Batch 2025

Being one of the first specialisations introduced at the institute, M.Sc. Economics (Agribusiness) has seen a tremendous trajectory over the years. The curriculum focuses on the holistic blend of both economic concepts and agribusiness management. The first year focuses on building a strong foundation....

P Annie Keerthana

Economics Post Graduate, GIPE

Batch 2025

The M.Sc. Agribusiness Economics course at Gokhale Institute offers a foundation in agricultural economics with core subjects like Supply Chain in Agriculture, Strategic Agro Marketing, and International Trade in Agriculture. With access to the extensive Gadgil Library, students can explore diverse research.....

Athira V

Economics Post Graduate, GIPE

Batch 2025

M.Sc. Economics (Agribusiness Economics) at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics is an esteemed and well-rounded program that integrates economics, agricultural economics, and business economics. The course builds a strong foundation, starting from core ....

Manan Aron

Economics Post Graduate, GIPE

Batch 2025

Being one of the first specialisations introduced at the institute, M.Sc. Economics (Agribusiness) has seen a tremendous trajectory over the years. The curriculum focuses on the holistic blend of both economic concepts and agribusiness management. The first year focuses on building a strong foundation....

P Annie Keerthana

Economics Post Graduate, GIPE

Batch 2025

The M.Sc. Agribusiness Economics course at Gokhale Institute offers a foundation in agricultural economics with core subjects like Supply Chain in Agriculture, Strategic Agro Marketing, and International Trade in Agriculture. With access to the extensive Gadgil Library, students can explore diverse research.....

Athira V

Economics Post Graduate, GIPE

Batch 2025

M.Sc. Economics (Agribusiness Economics) at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics is an esteemed and well-rounded program that integrates economics, agricultural economics, and business economics. The course builds a strong foundation, starting from core ....

Manan Aron

Economics Post Graduate, GIPE

Batch 2025

Being one of the first specialisations introduced at the institute, M.Sc. Economics (Agribusiness) has seen a tremendous trajectory over the years. The curriculum focuses on the holistic blend of both economic concepts and agribusiness management. The first year focuses on building a strong foundation....

P Annie Keerthana

Economics Post Graduate, GIPE

Batch 2025

The M.Sc. Agribusiness Economics course at Gokhale Institute offers a foundation in agricultural economics with core subjects like Supply Chain in Agriculture, Strategic Agro Marketing, and International Trade in Agriculture. With access to the extensive Gadgil Library, students can explore diverse research.....

Athira V

Economics Post Graduate, GIPE

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