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Explore key information about the 2-year MSc degree in Agricultural and Food Economics at Università Cattolica  

 

The MSc in Agricultural and Food Economics is a two-year programme.  

Each course includes ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System).  

You can find full course syllabi on the university website by selecting the academic year, campus, and Faculty. 

First Year Courses

  • Business Management and Finance – 10 ECTS 
    • Management Basics
    • Financial Accounting and Business Evaluation 
  • Economics of the Agri-Food System – 11 ECTS 
    • Agri-Food Economics and Policy 
    • Microeconomics of the Agri-Food System 
  • Agricultural and Food Marketing – 6 ECTS 
  • Food Safety Management – 10 ECTS 
    • Food Protection Management 
    • Food Risk: Analysis and Management 
  • Industrial Organisation and Strategic Decision-Making in the Food System – 10 ECTS 
    • Strategic Decision-Making 
    • Industrial Organisation 
  • Quantitative Methods – 12 ECTS 
    • Applied Mathematics and Statistics for the Agri-Food System 
    • Applied Econometrics for the Agri-Food System 
  • Research Methods in Agricultural and Food Economics – 1 ECTS 
  • Theology Seminar

Second Year Courses

  • Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policies of the European Union – 6 ECTS 
  • Economics of Agricultural and Food Markets – 7 ECTS 
  • Optional Courses – 10 ECTS 
  • Final Dissertation – 20 ECTS 
  • Seminars – 1 ECTS 
  • Soft Skills and Entrepreneurship – 1 ECTS 
  • Track in Business and Innovation Policies 
    • Multi-Channel Retail Marketing – 5 ECTS 
    • Strategic Management in the Food Industry – 5 ECTS 
    • Food Supply Chain Management – 5 ECTS 
  • Track in Sustainability Policies 
    • Sustainability Strategy and Reporting – 5 ECTS 
    • Food Footprint: The Environmental Impact of the Agro-Food Chain – 5 ECTS 
    • Economics of Sustainability and Circularity in Food Systems – 5 ECTS 

Suggested Optional Courses 

  • Food Supply Chain Management – 5 ECTS 
  • Agricultural and Food Market Institutions – 5 ECTS 
  • Business Planning for Start-Up – 5 ECTS 
  • Laboratory on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for the Agri-Food System – 5 ECTS 
  • Italian Language and Civilisation for International Students (SELDA) – 5 ECTS (only for non-Italian students) 

*Theology Seminar

Theology courses are seminars in religious studies that explore religious and ethical topics from an academic and cultural viewpoint, promoting thoughtful discussion across diverse traditions.
As a student in the MSc in Agricultural and Food Economics, you can apply for a double degree programme. These options allow you to study at Università Cattolica and at a partner university abroad. At the end of your studies, you will earn two qualifications — one from each institution. 

Available double degrees: 

  • Wageningen University 
    • Master of Science in Agricultural and Food Economics at Università Cattolica 
    • Master in Management, Economics and Consumer Studies (MME) at Wageningen University }

 

  • AFEPA Double Degree Programme 

The AFEPA Programme is offered by a consortium of 4 European partner universities. Students will receive: 

  • MSc in Agricultural and Food Economics from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore 
  • One of the following: 
    • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agricultural and Food Economics from the Rheinische-Friedrich-Wilhelms Universitaet Bonn (Bonn, Germany), or 
    • Degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics (with a Major in Economics) from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Uppsala, Sweden), or 
    • Master’s in Agriculture and Bio-industries from the Université Catholique de Louvain (Louvain, Belgium). 

 
These double degrees are competitive and require a separate application after enrolment.  

 

 

Graduates of the MSc in Agricultural and Food Economics can work in many different roles, especially in international settings. Common career paths include: 
  • Manager at large food companies, small food businesses, or supermarket chains 
  • Manager in industry associations related to farming and food 
  • Consultant for companies in the agriculture or food sector 
  • Professional roles in international organizations (like the UN or EU institutions) 
  • Researcher in universities or research centres 
 
  • Classes start: September 22, 2026 (TBC) 
  • The academic calendar for 2026/27 will be online in July (visit this page).