Overview

The Agricultural and Food Business Management program of the University of Minnesota is jointly coordinated by CFANS and the Carlson School of Management, so you’ll benefit from access to professors, research, and resources from both colleges within the University of Minnesota. Students in this major have priority registration for classes at the Carlson School and can opt to pursue minors offered by the either college that align with their areas of specialization.

Tracks

Agricultural Markets and Risk Management: This track focuses on commodities, inputs, marketing and market analysis in the food system.

Entrepreneurship and Business Management: This track focuses on developing business and marketing plans for small businesses.

Financial Analysis and Business Management: This track focuses on careers in banking, brokerage, insurance, real estate, and financial management.

Food Sales and Industry Management: This track focuses on marketing for large food and agribusiness companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Calculus

Orientation to Applied Economics

Agribusiness Finance

Professional and Oral Communication for Agriculture, Food & the Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration Food Science Agriculture View 2252 other Bachelors in Business Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fee

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International

37640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37640 USD per year during 48 months.
National

36568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36568 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16654 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16654 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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