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A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is not required for admission to this master’s program.
Prepare for High-Demand Roles Across the Food and Fiber Industry
The online Master of Agriculture with a concentration in Agribusiness at NMSU Global Campus provides graduate-level training in agribusiness and applied economics for students with backgrounds in agriculture, food systems, business, or related fields. Designed for working professionals, you’ll learn to think critically about business problems and apply economic reasoning in practical, everyday contexts.
Taught by highly experienced faculty passionate about student success, this flexible degree program offers practical, applied training in business, finance, marketing, economics, and management. With an emphasis on real-world projects and case studies, you’ll develop your ability to make data-informed decisions and navigate challenges across the ever-evolving agrifood cultural value chain.
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With one in five workers in the U.S. employed in the food and fiber sector, the online master’s in agribusiness prepares you for a wide variety of career opportunities. Graduates gain skills in economic analysis, risk management, and applied financial decision-making – preparing them to take on strategic roles in agribusiness firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
NMSU graduates have gone on to become influential leaders in their fields, running successful operations, shaping policy, and advancing research that supports rural economies and global food systems.
Here are some of the professional opportunities this degree can lead to:
- Agribusiness Consultant
- Agribusiness Manager and Entrepreneur
- Farm Business Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Loan Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Risk Management Specialist
- Supply Chain Manager
“The faculty are the best you’ll ever have anywhere. They’re so accommodating and generous with their time, and teach in a way that really helps you learn.”
Miles S., Class of 2024
The online Master of Agriculture with a concentration in Agribusiness helps you develop the skills to solve business problems, evaluate data, and lead effectively in the evolving global food and fiber industry. Coursework is built around case studies and team-based projects that mirror the challenges faced by agribusinesses across New Mexico and beyond. You’ll explore agricultural policy, supply chain trends, and the economics behind everyday decisions in agribusiness—all while sharpening your ability to think critically and communicate results.
Skills You’ll Build in Agribusiness:
- Use quantitative techniques and tools like regression and forecasting to evaluate agribusiness data
- Build financial models to evaluate a firm’s performance and plan for growth
- Manage risk through futures, options, and strategic decision-making
- Assess agricultural policies and their economic impact on the farm business sector
- Develop data-informed marketing strategies for agribusiness firms
- Apply systems thinking to solve complex management challenges
Program Credits: 33 credits
Program Length: 2 years
Cost Per Credit Hour: $444.40**
Active Military Cost Per Credit Hour: $250*
College: Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences
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The online Master of Agriculture with a concentration in Agribusiness requires 33 credit hours to complete. Of those, 24 credits come from required core courses that build your expertise in business, finance, marketing, economics, and management within the agricultural sector.
With guidance from your Graduate Committee Chair, you’ll choose two technical agriculture or business courses that align with your interests. These may come from other departments or be offered within Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business.
To complete the program, you’ll also select one of three options: a creative component project, a master’s thesis, or two additional courses approved by your committee. All students will also present their work in a virtual seminar and oral defense, offering a chance to share insights with faculty, peers, and the broader academic community.
| Sample Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| AEEC 5140: Agricultural Policy | 3 |
| AEEC 5150: Economic and Financial Analysis of Agribusiness | 3 |
| AEEC 5220: Financial Derivative Markets | 3 |
| AEEC 5110: Introduction to Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| AEEC 5330: Agribusiness Marketing | 3 |
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework
- Letter of interest
- Resume or CV
- Two letters of recommendation
This program is open to applicants from various disciplines, including agronomy, horticulture, pest management, animal and range science, food processing and technology, agricultural education and communication, as well as agricultural economics and business. If you have relevant professional experience but your undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, you are still encouraged to apply. GRE scores are not required.
At NMSU Global Campus, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU and NMSU Global Campus students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
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Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: globalFA@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.
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**For NMSU Global Campus programs and courses, the per credit hour cost is listed above. Special tuition agreements (Western Undergraduate Exchange, Descubre, etc.) are not applicable to NMSU Global Campus programs. Course fees still apply and are charged separately. Textbooks, uniforms, equipment, etc., are additional program costs. Additional per credit costs might be charged by the program, department or college.