Executive MBA in Food & Agribusiness
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Key details
About this MBA- Nr. 1 Agri & Food University Globally
- Part-time, 2 year MBA
- AMBA and AACSB accredited
- Monthly in-person sessions
- In collaboration with TIAS School for Business and Society
Why choose this Executive MBA?
1. Address today's food system challenges
Develop the strategic thinking and leadership capabilities to guide organisations through the transitions shaping food and agribusiness.
2. Combine science and business
Benefit from Wageningen's expertise in food systems and sustainability together with TIAS's internationally recognised executive business education.
3. Learn while leading
Apply new knowledge immediately within your own organisation and create impact from the very first module.
4. Build an international agrifood network
Learn alongside experienced professionals from across the food and agribusiness sector, exchange perspectives and build relationships that continue beyond the programme.
Step confidently into leadership roles within the F&A sector.
Connect with industry leaders and like-minded professionals.
Alliance of WUR and TIAS Business School.
Lead organisational change with sustainable business strategies.
Lead the future of food and agribusiness
The food and agribusiness sector is undergoing profound transformation. Climate change, biodiversity loss, shifting consumer expectations, geopolitical developments and technological innovation are reshaping how food is produced, processed and distributed. These interconnected challenges require leaders who can navigate complexity, connect disciplines and create sustainable value.
The Executive MBA in Food & Agribusiness prepares experienced professionals to lead this transition. Offered jointly by Wageningen University & Research and TIAS School for Business and Society, the programme combines Wageningen's internationally recognised expertise in food systems with TIAS's executive business education. Throughout the programme, you develop the strategic, leadership and business capabilities needed to create lasting impact in your organisation and across the food system.
A distinctive feature of the programme is the Executive MBA Track: Leadership in Food & Agribusiness, delivered by Wageningen University & Research. This six-month programme can be followed as a standalone executive programme or as the first part of the full Executive MBA. During the Track, you strengthen your strategic leadership, explore food system transformation from a systems perspective and apply new insights directly within your own organisation.
Plan a personal consultation
Wondering which pathway best fits your ambitions: the Executive MBA Track or the full Executive MBA in Food & Agribusiness? Our Programme Adviser is happy to discuss your options in a personal consultation.
Everything you need to know
Duration: 26 months
Start date: January 2027
Language: English
Group size: 12–15 participants
Accreditation: AMBA and AACSB
Study load: approximately 12–18 hours per week, including preparation, assignments and self-study.
The programme combines monthly on-campus sessions with online preparation and independent study between modules. The on-campus sessions generally take place over three consecutive days: Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Sessions are held in Wageningen and Tilburg. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel during the programme.
Tuition fee: € 59.500,00
The tuition fee includes teaching, course materials, catering during programme days and accommodation during the international study components.
Travel expenses are not included. This includes travel to the campuses in Wageningen and Tilburg and flights or other travel to the international module locations.
The Executive MBA in Food & Agribusiness is designed for experienced professionals who want to broaden their strategic perspective and strengthen their leadership in the international food and agribusiness sector.
Participants come from a range of professional backgrounds, including senior management, entrepreneurship, sustainability, innovation, consultancy, policy and science. What they share is the ambition to take on greater leadership responsibilities and contribute to the future of food and agribusiness.
Successful applicants typically have:
- a Master’s or PhD degree, or an equivalent qualification;
- at least five years of relevant professional experience;
- a strong command of English;
- the ambition, curiosity and commitment required to combine an Executive MBA with their professional responsibilities.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may be asked to complete a Capacity Test. Participants in our cohorts typically have between 11 and 14 years of professional experience.
Every application is assessed individually, as leadership potential and professional experience cannot be captured by qualifications alone.
Unsure whether your background meets the requirements? Contact our Programme Adviser to discuss your eligibility.
Applications are open for the next cohort, starting in January 2027. The application deadline is 15 November 2026.
Places are limited to maintain an interactive learning environment. We therefore recommend applying early, as admissions may close once the cohort has reached capacity.
The application process consists of:
- A personal consultation with the Programme Adviser
- A completed application form, including essay questions
- A review of your academic and professional background, including references
- An intake interview with the Academic Director and Programme Manager to discuss your goals and programme fit
For detailed information about the requirements and application deadlines, contact our Programme Adviser.
International study module in Rwanda
During the international study module, you explore how global business, local conditions and cultural perspectives influence food and agribusiness. Through company visits, field experiences and conversations with local stakeholders, you examine how organisations operate within a different economic and societal context.
Personal Leadership Trail in Austria
The Personal Leadership Trail gives you space to reflect on your leadership style, motivations, strengths and development areas. Through guided activities and reflection, you consider the kind of leader you want to become and the impact you want to create.
The Executive MBA in Food & Agribusiness is offered jointly by Wageningen University & Research and TIAS School for Business and Society.
At Wageningen University & Research, you develop your understanding of food systems, agriculture, sustainability and food system transformation. At TIAS, you strengthen your expertise in areas such as strategy, finance, leadership and general management.
Together, these complementary perspectives prepare you to lead organisations and make informed decisions within a rapidly changing food and agribusiness sector.
Choosing an Executive MBA is an important decision. Whether you are considering the full Executive MBA in Food & Agribusiness or starting with the Executive MBA Track: Leadership in Food & Agribusiness, our Programme Adviser can help you explore which pathway best fits your ambitions.
You can contact the Programme Adviser for guidance on:
- choosing between the Executive MBA Track and the full Executive MBA;
- assessing whether the programme fits your background and career goals;
- understanding the admission requirements and application process;
- combining the programme with your work and other commitments;
- tuition fees and possible employer sponsorship.
