Brookings,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Precision Agriculture in Brookings United States | South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
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Brookings United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
7,849
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The Precision Agriculture certificate equips students with specialized knowledge and hands-on training in precision farming methods. Graduates will gain the expertise needed to excel in today's technologically advanced agricultural sector. The field of agriculture is undergoing rapid transformation as new technologies emerge, with precision agriculture introducing innovative, high-tech solutions. The combination of computer systems, agricultural sensors, GPS technology, satellite data, and drone imaging is dramatically changing farming practices. With growing demand for advanced precision farming methods, professionals trained through this program will find excellent career opportunities. This certificate benefits those working in or studying agronomy, agricultural businesses, ranch operations, geospatial sciences, natural resource management (including GFP and BLM positions), environmental NGOs, or sustainability fields. Earn the graduate certificate as an independent qualification or apply it toward a Professional Science Master's degree. The fully online format offers convenient access for working professionals seeking to develop expertise in this vital agricultural discipline.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
TOEFL 71 Internetbased
TOEFL Essentials 7.5
IELTS 6.0
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
TOEFL 71 Internetbased
TOEFL Essentials 7.5
IELTS 6.0
Tuition
USD
7,849