Agribusiness, MS
Agribusiness, Environmental, Management, marketing, resources
ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program.
The MS program in agribusiness is designed to prepare students from a variety of backgrounds with a set of critical and analytical business skills, while recognizing the unique demands of the agribusiness and resource management sectors.
Students are able to select either a research-oriented program, which leads to the completion of a supervised thesis, or a program consisting of coursework only (nonthesis option). The nonthesis option allows students to develop an area of specialization and apply these skills to a real-world environmental and resource management problem through an integrative capstone course experience. Both the thesis and nonthesis options require the completion of a common set of core courses.
Graduates are well prepared for successful administrative or managerial careers with either government or private-sector organizations in either field.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (AGB 589)
Core requirements for this program include 18 credit hours of coursework. Thesis students fulfill the remaining 12 credit hours by taking three research credits, six thesis credits and three credit hours of electives. Nonthesis students fulfill the remaining hours by taking 12 credit hours of electives.
It is suggested that students take a coherent sequence of courses such as those indicated below, but considerable flexibility is possible based on individual backgrounds and interests.
Thesis and Nonthesis Master's Degree in Agribusiness
Semester I
AGB 528 Advanced Agribusiness Marketing (3)
AGB 561 Applied Econometrics (3)
Semester II
AGB 511 Advanced Agribusiness Management (3)
AGB 532 Advanced Agribusiness Finance (3)
AGB 570 Managerial Economics for Agribusiness (3)
Semester III
500-level AGB emphasis electives (6)
AGB 589 Agribusiness Capstone (3)
Semester IV
500-level AGB emphasis or other electives (9)
Thesis Option
AGB 592 Research (3)
AGB 599 Thesis (6)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Students must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- official GRE general exam, Miller Analogies Test or GMAT scores
- statement of purpose
- current curriculum vitae
- three letters of recommendation (optional)
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency. Complete information on the English proficiency exams and other required documents can be found on Admission Service's website https://admission.asu.edu/international/graduate-apply.
Applicants must submit all the items above to complete an application file. Incomplete files will not be reviewed or considered until complete.
An explanation of the applicant's basic skills in economics, accounting, statistics, computer use and some experience or knowledge in an area related to agribusiness should be addressed in the statement of purpose.
Applicants should see the program website for application deadlines.
The Morrison School of Agribusiness awards assistantships to selected candidates. These support ongoing research and teaching activities. The awards are made on the basis of availability and according to the needs of the faculty and interests of the students. Scholarships are also available on a competitive basis for qualified candidates.
Morrison School of Agribusiness
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MCRD 350
wpcareymasters@asu.edu
480-965-3332
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
