Advance Your Career with Our Online Global Agriculture Concentration
The MBS Global Agriculture concentration prepares students to become leaders in the global green industry. Students gain a deep understanding of core agricultural disciplines, including plant pathology, environmental sustainability, and crop management.
Alongside agricultural expertise, the program develops essential business skills in finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, intellectual property, ethics, regulatory affairs, and artificial intelligence (AI), equipping graduates to drive innovation at the intersection of science, business, and agriculture.
The Benefits of Our Online Learning Experience
Access to online networking and professional events
Hotel accommodations are covered for in-person events if you live 150+ miles away
Virtual academic advising and executive coaching
Skills Gained
Understand the Global Agriculture Landscape
Develop a thorough understanding of the international agricultural industry and its trends.
Master Production & Management
Build practical knowledge of agricultural production systems and management processes.
Promote Environmental Stewardship
Learn how agriculture contributes to environmental conservation and a healthy global ecosystem.
Bridge Business and Agriculture
Gain insight into key business areas that shape—and are shaped by—the global agriculture industry.
Where our Global Agriculture Alumni Work
There are numerous job opportunities and career paths available to individuals with advanced knowledge of Global Agriculture.
Titles
- Director of Urban Farming
- Training and Quality Assurance Coordinator
- Plant Variety Examiner
- Product Development / High-Value Crops Specialist
- and more!
Companies
- Greater Newark Conservancy
- Denka Company Limited
- Waksman Institute of Technology
- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- and more!
"The Professional Science Master’s Program has been an excellent and rewarding experience. I have enjoyed interacting with students and faculty while I enhanced my knowledge of drug discovery and development and integrated new learnings about the business aspects of pharmaceutical development." - James Andahazy, Drug Discovery & Development Graduate
Recommended Experience For Admission
Applicants who are unsure of their eligibility for this concentration should schedule an appointment with an enrollment specialist.
Academic
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, or a health-related field.
Prerequisite coursework includes the following: two semesters of biology; two semesters of chemistry; two semesters of organic chemistry; and courses/background in physiology, genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry. Candidates who have most but not all of the required courses/background may be able to take some of the prerequisite courses as part of the MBS degree (e.g., 16:115:512 and 16:148:514 for those without cell biology and biochemistry).
Professional
One to two years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry or biotech industry is preferred; however, all professional experience will be considered as part of the application process.