Overview

Food systems can range from local to international, from traditional to organic. In the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems program at the University of Minnesota, you’ll learn to solve real-world problems sustainably, and study possible improvements to the food system. Life as we know it depends on food systems functioning successfully.

Tracks

Sustainable Food Production: Students in this track will be prepared for jobs emerging in managing the relationship between plant-based food production systems and surrounding resource systems, including landscapes, waterways, and food and energy systems. Positions are rapidly emerging with government at multiple levels, non-profits, and private sector consulting and engineering firms, etc. Students will also be solidly prepared for advanced scientific study in graduate school in a range of fields related to the ecology of agricultural systems.

Food Marketing and Supply Chains: Students in this track will study aspects of the food system that extend beyond primary food production, including supply chains, finance, wholesale and retail distribution, marketing, and consumer choice. This track will prepare students for careers in these aspects of the food system.

Individualized Studies: Create your own focus in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. You’ll work with a faculty advisor to develop an approved course plan.

Careers

Engagement coordinators—Northside Fresh Coalition Appetite for Change

Information specialists—Minnesota Forest Resources Council

Community-supported agriculture coordinators—Shared Ground Farming Co-Op

Public health specialists—ReThink Your Drink Minneapolis

State program administrators—Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional and Oral Communication for Agriculture, Food & the Environment

Food System: Analysis, Management and Design

Race, Power, and Justice US

Agroecosystems of the world

Food System: Analysis, Management and Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Agriculture Food Technology View 430 other Bachelors in Agriculture 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

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. non-refundable application fee

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

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41512 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18626 USD / year

≈ 18626 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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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Overview

Tracks

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Minneapolis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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