Master’s in Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship in Spain 2026/2027

The agri-food industry is changing fast due to new tech, sustainability needs, and shifts in what people want to eat. A new Master’s Degree in Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship for 2026/2027 in Spain trains students to handle these changes. This program mixes marketing, business startups, new ideas, and digital tools to prepare you for jobs in the global food world.

Why Choose This Master’s Program?

This degree offers top training in a key growing field. You get hands-on work with real business problems in agri-food. Classes connect students from many countries, building global networks.

The focus is on practical skills like digital marketing, starting businesses, fresh ideas, and green practices. You also build leadership and smart choice-making abilities. Plus, there are chances for school placements and job contacts.

Program Structure and Modules

The program has six main parts, worth a total of 60 ECTS credits. Each builds skills step by step.

1. The Agri-Food System and Economic Environment (9 ECTS)
   This module covers how the food system works worldwide and the money side of it. You learn about markets, trade, and big economic forces that affect farming and food sales.

2. Analytical Tools for Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship (6 ECTS)
   Here, you study data tools and methods to check markets and business ideas. It teaches how to use numbers and stats for smart plans in food businesses.

3. New Trends in Agri-Food Marketing (15 ECTS)
   Explore fresh ways to market food, like consumer likes and digital ads. You look at changes in buying habits and how to sell sustainable products.

4. Agri-Food Entrepreneurship (12 ECTS)
   Learn to start and run food businesses. This includes idea creation, funding, and growth plans for startups in farming and food.

5. External Academic Placements (9 ECTS)
   Spend time in real companies or farms. Apply what you learned to daily work and gain experience.

6. Final Master’s Thesis (9 ECTS)
   Finish with your own project on a real agri-food topic. It tests all your skills in research and strategy.

Key Learning Outcomes

When you complete the program, you will know global food market patterns and buyer trends. You can create new marketing plans and business startups. Tools like AI help with choices.

You will make green business models for food companies. Better speaking and leading skills come from group work. Real case studies sharpen your problem-solving.

Scholarship Opportunities

CIHEAM Zaragoza gives scholarships based on merit to students from member countries. They pay for tuition, registration, and housing. Countries like Albania, Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, and Türkiye get first pick, especially from lower-income areas.

Apply for scholarships when you sign up for the program.

Program Duration and Locations

The program runs from October 2026 to July 2027. Classes happen in Zaragoza, Pamplona, Logroño, and Lleida in Spain. All teaching is in English with a mix of online and in-person hybrid setup.

Admission Requirements

You need an official bachelor’s degree that lets you enter master’s programs. Best backgrounds are in business, marketing, economics, startups, new ideas, or food engineering. Show credits in business management and marketing.

Prove English at B2 level. If not from Spain, basic Spanish at B1 helps.

How to Apply and Deadline

Applications are open now for 2026/2027. The deadline is May 31, 2026. Non-EU students should start visa steps early.

Apply online at the official portal. For more details, visit this page.

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