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Bachelor of Agricultural Business

Ames, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business at Montana State University is a programme in business and economic principles applied to farming, Ranching and agribusiness.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Agricultural Business
Strengthen skills in organizational analysis
Financial or market reasoning
Professional communication and planning
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Farm loan officer
Farm manager
Crop insurance agent
Range manager
Agricultural credit and banking
Agribusiness firms
Government agencies
Law school or graduate study

Curriculum

Four-year
120-credit degree with Agribusiness Management and Farm & Ranch Management options. Core: agricultural economics
Finance and credit
Farm and ranch management
Advanced agricultural marketing
Agricultural law
Agricultural policy
Intermediate micro and macroeconomics. The Farm & Ranch option adds crop
Forage and animal production courses.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school GPA equivalent to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or SAT 1200+/ACT 25+); Core courses of 4 years English
3 science
3 mathematics and 2 social studies; English proficiency proof; Financial statement.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with core courses: 4 years English, 3 science (2 lab), 3 mathematics, 2 social studies

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 48

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and rolling deadline. Apply 6-8 weeks ahead
Up to one year before the start (). Apply online in the application portal and pay the nonrefundable 65 USD fee by credit card. Upload official high school or college records
Proof of English proficiency and the financial statement. SAT/ACT is optional for applicants educated abroad. Receive the admission decision and Form I-20
Then apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$33,547 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$0 USD

Program details

Campus	Ames
Faculty or school	College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department	Economics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
3 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.