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This online master’s in agriculture gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to operate an agricultural business efficiently and sustainably without sacrificing profits.
Earn your master’s in agriculture online in a multi-disciplined program that blends animal science, business, range science, ecology, wildlife, policy, and human resources.
"If you're passionate about agriculture, and you want to be a manager of an agricultural operation, and you're passionate about where your food comes from, then this is the program for you."
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July 15*
Spring semester
December 1*
Summer semester
April 1*
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As an online student at CSU, you get:
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This online master’s in agriculture gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to operate an agricultural business efficiently and sustainably without sacrificing profits.
Learn the business of agriculture with a focus on sustainability and resource management.
Earn your master’s in agriculture online in a multi-disciplined program that blends animal science, business, range science, ecology, wildlife, policy, and human resources.
Explore how agricultural resource systems work together in a comprehensive way, and how to apply them in an agricultural management setting.
One of the only programs of its kind in the nation, this master’s degree in agriculture caters to working professionals with full-time jobs and busy schedules. Some unique attributes of this program are:
This degree is interdisciplinary in nature and covers a multitude of areas.
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.
A focus on sustainable agriculture
Learn to be an active problem solver focused on long-term resource sustainability solutions for the agricultural industry, with a focus on creating specific solutions to unique problems agriculture businesses may face.
Complete your master’s online in as little as 24 months or take up to five years, depending on your schedule and goals.
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Highly skilled agriculture and natural resources professionals are needed to meet the demand for sustainable management of land and resources in today's rural and urban communities.
As an interdisciplinary program, the curriculum applies to professionals seeking to advance their careers in a number of diverse fields:
Highly skilled agriculture and natural resources professionals are needed to meet the demand for sustainable management of land and resources in today's rural and urban communities.
As an interdisciplinary program, the curriculum applies to professionals seeking to advance their careers in a number of diverse fields:
Commercial agricultural operations
Professional land and ranch management
Animal and cattle production management
Local, state and regional agencies dealing with land and resource management, such as the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service
Wildlife and forest management
Management of ranches, dairies, swine production facilities, fisheries and wildlife areas
Breeding associations, drug and seed companies, and Homeland Security
Community economic development
Hear from Our Students
What do students have to say about our integrated resource management master's degree program? Get a glimpse of their experiences, hear what they think about CSU's faculty and curriculum, and discover how online education is impacting people just like you.
Geoffrey Hess
See how Geoff utilized his sustainable agriculture master’s degree and internship to merge his love of farming and craft beer, ultimately allowing him to design and land his dream job with Oskar Blues Brewery.
Cassandra S.
“I chose CSU Online because I didn't have to move, I didn't have to give up other aspects of my life, I could keep working full time...it was a really flexible program.”
Claire Y.
"I’m most proud of earning my degree while working full time in a highly demanding job!"
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30 credits, selected with the guidance of an academic advisor, including internship credit
24 credits must be earned at Colorado State University, 21 of which must be earned after formal admission.
Completion of a professional paper (no thesis is required)
Minimum of one, preferably two, internships arranged and approved with your academic advisor
Internship requires a minimum of 40-hours of work per internship credit
Curriculum
The integrated resource management specialization in this online agriculture master's degree allows you to take the ten required courses in the order that best suits your educational and professional needs. All online courses combine the same rigorous training as campus courses with directed hands-on, problem-solving experiences that apply to real-life land management scenarios.
This program teaches you to be a capable professional in agriculture, government, and natural resources careers. For example, alumni can:
Manage rangeland and animal production for both long-term profitability and sustainability.
Apply an integrated approach to successfully manage the needs and interests of multiple stakeholders.
The Master of Agricultural Sciences Degree requires applicants to have the following:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate coursework
GRE not required
Note that meeting the minimum department standards does not ensure admission to the program. Admission to Colorado State University graduate programs is based on several factors, including prior academic and professional experience and the personal statement.
Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received. When choosing program of study, please indicate your specialization of choice:
CSU's Graduate School offers several application fee waiver opportunities. Visit their website to determine if you are eligible for a waiver.
Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from all institutions attended. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official.
Please Note: Students may be unconditionally admitted and registered in their first semester of courses with an unofficial transcript. Official transcripts must be submitted, prior to or during your first semester, before you can register for your second semester of graduate work. Failure to meet this condition will result in your dismissal from the Graduate School.
Electronic (preferred): Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial.
Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.
Mail (if necessary) Graduate Admissions Colorado State University – Office of Admissions 1062 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
GRE test scores are not required, but may be submitted if you feel these will strengthen your application. Submit official GRE General Test scores through the Educational Testing Service (select institution code: 4075, leave the department code blank). Scores are typically received by the University 4-6 weeks after your testing date.
All three sections — verbal, quantitative, and analytical — must be submitted. Photocopies are not accepted.
CSU graduates do not, generally, need to take the GRE. If you think it will strengthen your application, though, we recommend you do take it.
View your application status at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.
Once your complete application, including supporting materials, is received, the department admission committee will review your application and notify you of their decision.
Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.
Note: Full consideration will be given to applicants who have submitted all documents on time. Applications received after the deadline will be considered only on a space-available basis.
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