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Master of Global Agricultural Leadership
- Brookings, United States
- 1.08 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A full-time master's programme at SDSU's Brookings campus covering leadership, strategy and global food-system issues in agriculture and rural development, in 30 credit hours.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply relevant scientific or quantitative approaches to questions in Global Agricultural Leadership. Critically evaluate specialist evidence and apply advanced research or professional approaches in Global Agricultural Leadership. Communicate methods
- limitations and conclusions clearly and responsibly.
Career outcomes
- Director of public policy (agricultural cooperative or nonprofit)
- Executive director (state agricultural organizations)
- Director of animal health and welfare
- Farm business manager
- Director of agribusiness development
- Export/trade director
- Vice president of agricultural operations
- Agricultural technology product manager
- Food security program director
Curriculum
- Credit requirement: Non-Thesis: 30
- about 13 months of study. Focus: leadership
- strategy and global food-system issues in agriculture and rural development
- in 30 credit hours. The page lists no individual course titles
- the Graduate Catalog holds the plan of study.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree transcripts or credential evaluation; minimum GPA 3.0 for unconditional acceptance (some programmes higher); passport photo page; English proof (TOEFL iBT 4.0
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 100 or waiver); one year of financial support evidence; MMR immunisation proof; GRE
- resume
- statement of purpose and recommendations where the programme requires
- Minimum GPA 3.0 for unconditional acceptance; some programmes have higher requirements
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Official bachelor's degree transcript or credential evaluation (incomplete transcript allowed for current final-year students); passport photo page; proof of English proficiency; one year of financial support evidence; MMR immunisation proof; GRE, resume, statement of purpose and recommendations if the programme requires
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 100
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,200 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Brookings Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International student scholarships and eligible graduate assistantships may offer financial assistance; check program and academic criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.08 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $14,200 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,772 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 4.0, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 100, IELTS Academic 6.