Online Agricultural Business Management Degree :: Accredited Universities

Life Cycle Management (LCM) is a recently introduced endorsement to the MAgriScience. The global push for solutions to major environmental problems, such as climate change, has resulted in an increased emphasis on the resource requirements (footprint) of consumer goods, including food and fibre products.

LCM encompasses a broad range of disciplines, including agribusiness, logistics and supply chain management, agricultural and horticultural systems and sustainable processing technologies. Research opportunities for postgraduate students include the environmental impact of primary production systems, resource use efficiency, environmental certification, trade policy and market access issues.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Master of AgriScience (240 credits) is open to students who have completed one of the following minimum pre-requisites, at an appropriate level of academic achievement:

A Bachelor of AgriScience degree, or close equivalent, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300 level papers

A Bachelor of AgriScience degree, or close equivalent, with a major in the intended postgraduate subject;

A Bachelor of AgriScience degree, or close equivalent, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Science, a Graduate Diploma in Rural Studies or close equivalent in the intended postgraduate subject.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

Incidental Unit Fees

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The Bachelor of Ecological Agricultural Systems explores the connection between social, ecological and business skills and knowledge to produce graduates well suited to a wide range of roles.

CSU's Bachelor of Ecological Agricultural Systems places an emphasis on people and their perceptions and how these impact on the natural world. The course takes natural and social ecology as its foundation stone and develops applied scientific and management approaches to working with people and nature.

The course is structured around four foundational principles:

ecological thinking
ecological ethics
ecological literacy
ecological practice

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through: previous studies, and other attainments and experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Practical component requires students to visit and talk with farmers.

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The Professional Science Master's degree (PSM) in Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resource Management is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares graduates for science careers in business, government, or nonprofit sectors, and focuses on sustainability science as it applies to natural resources and the environment.

The Professional Science Master's degree combines graduate study in science with training in management, teamwork, financial understanding, marketing concepts and communication skills necessary for a successful professional career.

The curriculum consists of two program tracks and the degree can be earned in one of two departments, one in the College of Arts & Sciences and the other in the College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources:

Track #1: ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Department of Biological Sciences , College of Arts & Sciences

Track #2: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Department of Natural Resources Management, College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources

Entry Requirements

Individuals with a baccalaureate degree or working professionals who have a background in math, science, or engineering sufficient to enroll in graduate courses in the PSM program are encouraged to apply.

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Learn why Garret Baldwin chose MS-MBA

Dual-degree online master's

To successfully lead in today's complex food and agribusiness marketplace,you need general business management expertise, as well as industry-specific knowledge. The MS-MBA in Food and agribusiness Management is the only industry-focused graduate program that allows you to continue your career while pursuing two master's degrees from reputable universities - an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and an MS in agricultural economics from Purdue University's College of Agriculture.

Top 5 reasons to choose the MS-MBA
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1. “Go to class” when and where you want
More than 85 percent of the MS-MBA is delivered online, and you don’t have to log-in at a specific time or place. You control when and where you want to study based on your schedule.

2. Earn two degrees from well-known universities
In 27 months, you earn an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, a Top 20 business school, and an MS in agricultural economics from Purdue University's College of Agriculture, ranked No. 6 in the world by Quacquarelli Symonds. Concerned about online delivery? The MS-MBA program online curriculum mirrors what you would find on each campus.

3. Learn relevant and immediately applicable content
Credentialed faculty members balance theory with real-life application to strengthen your critical-thinking skills. Through the capstone project, you transfer classroom concepts to the workplace by focusing on a significant issue at your company.

4. Network and build lifelong relationships
Your MS-MBA classmates represent various sectors of the food and agribusiness industry. By exchanging experiences and ideas through online courses and the five one-week residencies, you expand your professional network and establish lifelong friendships.

5. Experience global business situations
Exploring issues from a global perspective throughout the MS-MBA prepares you for the ultimate experience — a one-week international residency. The trip exposes you to first-hand global business situations and solidifies classroom discussions surrounding international challenges and opportunities.

Entry Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree

2. Three years of work experience (paid internships usually apply; positions of increasing responsibility are recommended)

3. Scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).

4. Scores from the TOEFL exam (For international applicants)

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oday's agricultural managers are challenged to manage their land, animal, and natural resources in ways that ensure both long term profitability and sustainability of farms, ranches, and rural communities. Integrated resource management (IRM) is a concept within agricultural production that examines economic and environmental variables with an orientation toward more sustainable production.

The Master of Agriculture degree with a specialization in integrated resource management gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to operate an agricultural business efficiently and sustainably without sacrificing profits.

CSU's online master's in agriculture is one of the only programs of its kind in the nation, and it is designed for working professionals. Some unique attributes of this degree are:

Students interact and network with others across the country as well as some international locations.

Advisors help students design plans of study that emphasize immediate career applicability.

Online education allows working professionals to obtain a degree without putting their careers on hold.

Entry Requirements

The integrated resource management (M.Agr.) degree requires applicants to have the following:

- Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution

- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate coursework

Applicants should submit

- Three letters of recommendation

- Official transcript

- Resume

- Statement of purpose

- Official TOEFL scores(only international applicants)

The minimum score for applicants is 80 on the internet-based test (550 on the paper-based test or 6.5 on the IELTS).

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