CIHEAM Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship 2026 (Scholarship in Europe)

This master’s programme responds to the principal challenges of a key sector for the economy, food safety, food security, and sustainability. In a context shaped by changes in consumption patterns, technological transformation, regulatory requirements, and new production models, agri-food marketing and entrepreneurship play a strategic role in policy coordination, business decision-making, and value creation across the food supply chain. Understanding consumer attitudes and preferences is now fundamental in order to design differentiated and competitive products aligned with emerging trends in responsible, healthy, and sustainable consumption.

The Master’s Degree in Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship addresses the need to train professionals capable of responding to the current challenges of the agri-food sector, integrating advanced marketing, digitalisation, innovation, and sustainable entrepreneurship. The academic structure is based on global trends and the priority strategic competences required to enhance the competitiveness of the sector.

The principal objectives of the master’s are:

• Build a solid foundation in agri-food marketing and entrepreneurship, mastering key tools and understanding market dynamics.
• Develop the ability to design and assess marketing and entrepreneurship strategies based on economic, market, and institutional factors.
• Gain practical experience analysing and developing real-world strategies used by agri-food companies.
• Strengthen critical thinking to address challenges in public and private agri-food organisations.
• Improve communication skills to present ideas, results, and conclusions clearly and effectively.

The programme is delivered in English in interconnected hybrid classrooms. Students benefit from an enriching collaborative learning experience across the five teaching institutions.

• Table of Content
• About CIHEAM (International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies)
• Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship Master's Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship Master's Scholarship
• Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship Master's Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship Master's Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship Master's Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship Master's Scholarship

• Applicants from CIHEAM member countries (Albania, Algeria, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, and Türkiye) may request a scholarship covering registration fees and accommodation. Scholarships will be awarded upon academic merit.
• Priority will be given to applications from CIHEAM member countries of low and middle income according to the World Bank classification: Albania, Algeria, Egypt Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, and Türkiye. Scholarship applications should be made during the registration process.

Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship Master's Scholarship Courses

• Agri-Food Marketing
• Entrepreneurship

Requirements for Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship Master's Scholarship Qualification

The master’s programme is designed for students who meet the following requirements:

• Holders of an official university degree granting access to master’s-level studies in the country of award.
• Holders of a university degree, preferably in economics, business administration, marketing, entrepreneurship, business management and innovation, agricultural or agri-food engineering.
• The Academic Committee will assess academic transcripts to verify that applicants have completed at least 18 ECTS in Business Management and Marketing, of which at least 6 ECTS must be in Marketing. Where necessary, these ECTS credits may be completed through additional training offered at the beginning of the programme.
• Accredited English language proficiency at B2 level. English is the working language of the programme. For non-Spanish-speaking students, a B1-level of Spanish is recommended.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit CIHEAM scholarship webpage.