Horticulture Chains
Master of Agricultural Production Chain Management
Career opportunities
The APCM professional is a professional working in a private company that is part of the chain. The work is determined by functions such as logistical efficiency, provision of information, quality control and food safety and profit, or he/she is a professional working in the public sector within a national, regional or district Government or Non-Governmental Organisation serving the private organisation or company of the agricultural chain.
They facilitate the actors and supporters of the chain determined by the goals of the organisation they work for, or in the absence of clear existence of the chain to mainstream the concept of value chain development.
Managers and co-ordinators of programmes and companies related to horticulture chains will gain specialised skills that enable them to improve the management and co-ordination capacity of their organisation. By integrating plant-production subjects with management skills, and by addressing the economic and institutional aspects of agriculture, the programme will help them anticipate changes in demand and policies at local, national and international levels. It will thus enhance their ability to manage and innovate.
"Be able to anticipate to the developments in the markets."
Dhiraj Raman Bhujbal from India
Student
"To study in the Netherlands is one of the greatest experiences of my life. I learned about how to study the whole value chain, how all stakeholders affect each other. Horticultural modules are helpful in my future business, to handle projects effectively and efficiently as well as to tackle business related problems. It is one of the best places where I got real practical work experience. Along with this excursions to different farms, horticulture fairs and commercial companies are obliging to understand the current market situation of the horticulture field."
"This programme considers all stakeholders of the chain."