Overview

The Agricultural Solutions major from Southwest Minnesota State University was developed simultaneously alongside SMSU’s BAS in Agriculture degree program. Both of these ag-centered degree programs were designed in consultation with agricultural industry representatives, Minnesota’s community and technical colleges, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership (MARL) Program. The Agricultural Solutions Program delivers a balance of academics, practicality and applicability.

The Agricultural Solutions degree program produces graduates who are thoughtful and pragmatic problem solvers; it offers a balanced curriculum that integrates classroom experiences, industry expertise and community leadership.

Preparation

Prospective Agricultural Solutions students should complete the standard college preparation curriculum. High school students whose agribusiness career plans include science-related professions such as agronomic consulting or chemical sales should complete biology, chemistry and mathematics courses as part of the pre-college curriculum.

Participation in extracurricular activities such as athletics, community volunteering, band, FFA, or 4-H helps create a well-rounded education. Employers prefer to hire students who have a multi-dimensional résumé.

Career opportunities

SMSU’s BS in Agricultural Solutions will open-up doors for rewarding careers in the agriculture and food industries. Former students are employed in permanent positions as agricultural loan officers, commodity brokers, elevator managers, agri-chemical sales, agri-implement dealers, farm managers, and conservation officers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Accounting

Professional Development in Agriculture: Orientation & Career Planning

Principles & Practices of Crop Production

Principles of Pest Management

Precision Agriculture

Professional Development in Agriculture: Senior Seminar-Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Marshall, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete Application
Get Your I-20
Official High School Transcript(s). Please submit an official English transcript credential evaluation of all your foreign high school and post-secondary transcripts.
A personal statement letter is recommended. This cover letter explains why you want to study at SMSU, what your goals are, and why you should be selected to study at SMSU.
You must provide proof of your English Proficiency
SAT or ACT Scores (optional)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9370 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9370 USD / year

≈ 9370 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9370 USD / year

≈ 9370 USD / year

Living costs

Marshall

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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