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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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This professional doctorate involves one-third coursework comprising the Master of Sustainable Agriculture and two-thirds research dissertations. Students' research will be supervised by leading researchers from the University and be applied in nature.

The Doctorate of Sustainable Agriculture aims to increase the capacity of the students to develop their own philosophical and ethical views on sustainable agriculture.
Students will learn to collaborate with others in learning, undertake cooperative project work with farmers and others in the rural sector, and integrate their studies in ecologically-sustainable agricultural production systems, business management, self-management and social behaviour.

Students graduate with enhanced analytical and creative thinking skills through the application of their learning to real world issues and become autonomous or self-directed learners who are competent in research areas relating to their choice of study.

Entry Requirements

Applicants wishing to enrol directly into the Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture must have completed an Honours degree, Class 1 or Class 2 (Division 1), a Master degree with Credit average, or Master of Philosophy, and have at least three years relevant professional experience.

Students who complete the Master of Sustainable Agriculture with a Credit average are eligible to apply to progress to the Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture.

Intending applicants should contact the Sub-Dean, Graduate Studies to discuss the proposal before submitting the prescribed application form. In addition, applicants must complete a form describing their area of interest, which should accompany their application. Please phone info.csu on 1800 334 733 or email inquiry@csu.edu.au for the contact details of the appropriate person.

Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

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The Sustainable Agriculture program is flexible, and designed to meet the needs of agriculture by equipping students with the necessary skills to balance the natural resource, human and economic factors that affect agricultural sustainability.

The Sustainable Agriculture program brings together studies in the three key domains of sustainability: agricultural and natural systems; agribusiness; and the humanities. Through the development of creative and critical perspectives on sustainability, the courses focus on innovative ways of enhancing agriculture for the medium to long term. Graduates are equipped to provide leadership in policy, research and strategic management that is relevant to a wide range of industry contexts.

The program allows students to complete the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master degree and then receive credit into CSU's Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture when entry requirements are met. The course can be studied full-time at Orange Campus or by distance education.

The aim of Graduate Certificate of Sustainable Agriculture is to provide a graduate qualification in sustainable agriculture which will meet the vocational and professional requirements of students. It aims to develop further understanding of topic areas undertaken in a prior qualification, or develop new understanding in areas to broaden the knowledge of students.

The Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture is designed to meet two needs:

for specific vocational purposes, to broaden or develop professional knowledge and skills either already gained in an undergraduate program, or in a new area

to promote the acquisition of advanced analytical and problem solving skills and conceptual insight that will enhance the capacity of the candidate to undertake positions of significant responsibility in the chosen field.

The Master of Sustainable Agriculture aims to promote advanced, critical reflection by:

promoting the acquisition of advanced analytical and problem solving skills and conceptual insight that will enhance the capacity of the candidate to undertake positions of significant responsibility in their chosen field

encouraging excellence in scholarship and / or focused research within the candidate's discipline area.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Master program will have completed a Bachelor degree or the Graduate Diploma of Sustainable Agriculture.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

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With this specialization, you will become a qualified business professional prepared to pursue careers that apply a blend of management, administrative and information technology skills in contemporary business environments. The administrative manager supervises office employees, designs office work systems, maintains internal and external communication systems, and compiles meaningful reports from information processing. Your knowledge of IT tools complemented by the soft skills of communication and leadership will qualify you to seek employment in positions requiring the management of data, projects, people, and organizational change. All types of business from agriculture and finance, to manufacturing and health care are seeking graduates with these skills.

Possible careers include:

Project Managers
Facilities Managers
Entry- and Mid- Level Administrative Managers
Legislative Assistants
Administrative Assistants
Customer Service Representatives
Consultants
Account Specialists

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the BS-ITAM program must have a transferable associate degree from an accredited two-year school, or have earned a bachelor degree in any field, and be admitted to CWU through the university application process.

Central Washington University has authorization and/or exemption to deliver fully online degree programs to students in the following states: Washington, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

If you reside in a state not listed above, we may not be able to accept you for admission into a fully online degree program offered at CWU. Acceptance will depend on CWU gaining authorization to offer the online program in your state.

International Students
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To submit proof of English proficiency, international students (except those from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and English-speaking provinces of Canada) must submit one of the following:

a) IELTS score (6.0) or TOEFL score (525 for paper-based, 195 for computer-based, 71 for Internet-based)

b) A 3.0 or B grade in each of the two college-level English composition classes from a U.S. college or university.

c) Recommendation from CWU’s UESL program.

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From running large farm-based agribusinesses right through to international food trade, sound business knowledge is essential for the future of New Zealand’s primary production sector.

New Zealand’s economy is dominated by agriculture and food - it generates $25 billion in export earnings a year. The future is bright with international demand predicted to grow rapidly. At Massey many of our students have jobs before they graduate and are going on to bright futures.

Massey is also New Zealand’s only world-ranked agricultural and life sciences university - it ranks 21st in the world, no other New Zealand university features. And, that’s ahead of the thousands of Universities offering agriculture. Our proud record dates back to 1927 when we offered New Zealand’s first degrees in agriculture and horticulture.

Massey’s AgriCommerce programme aligns itself with agribusiness industries throughout the world - ensuring our graduates have the skills and industry knowledge employers want today, and in the future.

The three-year world-class programme will:

Teach you about farm production systems, supply chain management, marketing, food economies, and international agribusiness.

Teach you to apply and integrate scientific, technological and business knowledge to meet marketplace demands.

Give you a strong understanding of what it takes to be sustainable and competitive along the food value chain and in global food and fibre markets.

Provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver in future workplaces.

Give you a sound knowledge of land-based systems and agribusiness along with specialist knowledge in one area of agribusiness.

Ensure you will be a good analytical thinker able to synthesise information in development of sound and innovative solutions. Alongside an understanding of ethics, multi-cultural and international environments, you'll develop into an effective communicator and a self-directed, independent learner.

Give you management skills applicable across the primary industries, and you'll integrate new scientific, technological, and business knowledge to shape a brighter future for an area of enterprise that sustains us all.

Massey graduates and staff are helping to define the future of our nation’s agriculture and food businesses - if this sounds like a career for you then a Massey’s agricommerce degree is a step in the right direction.

Entry Requirements

A university entrance qualification is required. It is desirable to have credit for NCEA Level 3 in Agriculture / Horticulture / Biology / Chemistry / Geography, Economics / Modelling and Statistics, plus literacy and numeracy. Study in at least some of these subjects will help your transition to University study.

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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