Overview

University of Arkansas - The Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences offers the risk management concentration in the B.S. in Agricultural Food and Life Sciences major online. The three other concentrations are offered on the Fayetteville campus.

This premier online agricultural business degree is the first to be offered online in Arkansas. It will prepare students for success in the global marketplace.

The Bumpers College mission is to provide an unparalleled online program in Agricultural Business by offering unique and rigorous training in Agribusiness Risk Management. A degree in Agricultural Business prepares graduates for careers as leaders in the fields of agriculture, business, finance, marketing, law, and natural resources management. Students are also well prepared for graduate studies in agricultural and applied economics, international and rural development, as well as law school and MBA programs.

You Will Learn About:

Futures and Options
Basis Trading and Grain Merchandising
Applied Risk Management
Prices and Forecasting
Financial Markets and Institutions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organic Chemistry
Sanitation and Safety in Food Processing Operations
Food Microbiology
Engineering Principles of Food Processing
Nutrition
Biology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Agriculture Ecology View 7 other Bachelors in Ecology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

We only recognize diplomas, certificates and degrees completed at a school recognized by the home country ministry of education.
Complete the online Application for Admission
Submit $70 application fee.
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Tuition Fee

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International

7650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 255 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

7650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 255 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

7650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 255 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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