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The agricultural and food business management program is a collaborative effort between the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and the Carlson School of Management. This interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on applying economic principles and business strategies to address managerial challenges in food production, agriculture, natural resources, and economic growth. The coursework blends practical business education with economic theory, incorporating some applied science components. During their upperclass years, students can customize their studies through elective courses or minors to align with specific professional aspirations. This degree opens doors to diverse career paths across the food industry and agribusiness sectors, including financial services, corporate leadership, marketing, operations, public affairs, production oversight, data analysis, accounting, information technology, and logistics management.
Student are required to have a high school graduation
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following: 2.50 already admitted to the degree-granting college; 2.50 transferring from another University of Minnesota college; 2.50 transferring from outside the University
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT – 79; IELTS Academic – 6.5; Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – 59; Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced – 180.
Application Deadline for Fall: For freshmen international students the deadlines are November 1 (early action 1 deadline), December 1 (early action 2 deadline) and January 1 (regular deadline)