Master of Science in Sustainable Trade for Agriculture and the Food Industry

Join a Master’s program that combines business and sustainability to address the challenges facing the agricultural and food industry.

Terms and conditions

Admissions

Professions

Become an expert in responsible trade in the agri-food sector

The MSc STAFI is accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles and recognized by the French government. It is designed for students and professionals who wish to develop high-level skills in responsible business, at the heart of sustainability issues in the agri-food sector.

At the crossroads of business, agriculture, and sustainable food, this MSc (Master of Science) trains students to innovate, entrepreneurship, and manage in a rapidly changing sector. It covers the entire value chain and combines the fundamentals of management and project management with the scientific and technical knowledge essential to these sectors.

A professional and immersive teaching approach

The MSc STAFI prepares you to:

Lead innovative projects with a high impact,
Manage teams and profit centers in a changing sector,
Develop sustainable business opportunities in France and internationally,
Integrate CSR issues into business strategies

50% of courses taught in English to strengthen your international outlook,
8-month product innovation project culminating in a competition in front of around 100 agri-food industry professionals,
Work-study or full-time programs,
International seminar to develop a global vision,
Teaching by industry experts and professionals

Terms and format

The MSc STAFI program is the result of cooperation between ISARA and ISEMA, a business school, both members of the AGRIVIA union.

The program is based at our Avignon campus.

Master of Science accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles and certified by the French government as a Level 7 qualification – RNCP 39096
Total duration: 24 months for a total of 840 hours
Language(s): mainly French in the first year + mainly English in the second year (i.e., 50% in English over the two years)
Format: Face-to-face
Status: Full-time or work-study (subject to conditions)
Internship duration/professional experience: 9 weeks optional in the first year and 18 weeks mandatory in the second year
Start date: September 1

Les points forts du programme :

Dual expertise

Develop dual expertise: commercial and technical, from the product to the entire industry.

Immersive teaching

Lead innovative, high-impact projects.

Professional immersion

Gain practical experience: internships or work-study programs.

Application procedure

The admissions process is administered by ISEMA.

Bac+3 minimum degree (or validation of professional experience)
Selection based on application, interview, and written tests.

Application declaration confirmed after payment of the €35 application fee by credit card (secure payment via Stripe).
Complete the application form via the link received by email.
– CV with photo
– 1 scanned portrait photo
– High school transcript
– Transcripts for all years of post-high school studies and copies of higher education diplomas obtained (with transcript)
– Copy of National Identity Card
– TOEIC score if already taken
Review of application file upon receipt of a complete file.
Invitation to the admissions day for candidates (admissions test, meeting with students and alumni, teachers, person in charge of work-study placements, etc.).

For candidates for Continuing Professional Education

Provide us with: a detailed resume and cover letter outlining your background, experience, and career goals (2-3 pages expected). Particular attention will be paid to the cover letter.

Prerequisites

MSc1

Bac+3 obtained or in progress (Licence 3, Licences professionnelles, etc.), or equivalent French diploma (e.g., certified or professional qualifications at level 6),
or recognized equivalent foreign diplomas
or proof of 180 ECTS
VAP: candidates with a Bac+2 and at least 5 years of professional experience in the fields covered by the program.

MSc2

Bac+4/5 obtained or in progress (Master 1 or 2, etc.), or equivalent French diploma (e.g., certified or professional qualifications at level 7),
or foreign diplomas recognized as equivalent
or proof of 240 ECTS

Opportunities around the world

Upon completion of your training, you will have numerous opportunities to launch your career, both in France and internationally.

Partners and certifications

Our training courses

Bachelor Sciences et Ingénierie en agronomie

Bachelor Montagne

Bachelor Agro Méditerrannée

Licence professionnelle Maintenance des Systèmes industriels

Ingénieur agronome – statut étudiant

Ingénieur agronome en alternance

Master of Science Agroecology

Master of Science Sustainable Food Systems

Master of Science Sustainable trade for agriculture and food industry