{"id":11645,"date":"2016-10-24T13:52:59","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T18:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program&#038;p=11645"},"modified":"2026-07-09T14:23:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T19:23:45","slug":"mba-agri","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/academics\/program\/mba-agri\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Business Administration with Agri-Business Emphasis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lead the future of food, land, and agriculture.\u00a0SAU&#8217;s <strong>Agribusiness MBA<\/strong>\u00a0blends rigorous business strategy\u00a0tailored to the agriculture sector.\u00a0This program prepares professionals to lead across the entire agriculture industry.<\/p>\n<h3>Program Format &amp; Flexibility<\/h3>\n<p>We understand the demands of today\u2019s workforce. Our\u00a0MBA with Agribusiness Emphasis\u00a0is built for versatility:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online<\/strong>:\u00a0Access 100% of your coursework from anywhere in the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-Campus<\/strong>:\u00a0Join us in Magnolia for evening classes that\u00a0facilitate\u00a0face-to-face networking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hybrid<\/strong>:\u00a0Mix and match formats to create a schedule that works for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Program Duration &amp; Start Dates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>:\u00a0Can be completed in as little as 12\u201324 months\u00a0depending on course load.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start Dates<\/strong>:\u00a0Rolling admissions with intakes for Fall, Spring, Summer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadlines<\/strong>: * Fall: July 20 | Spring: December 1 |\u00a0Summer I: April 1 | Summer II: June 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accelerated Master\u2019s Option<\/strong>:\u00a0SAU undergraduates can fast-track their education by starting\u00a0Agribusiness MBA\u00a0courses during their senior year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why Choose SAU\u00a0for your\u00a0Agribusiness\u00a0MBA?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unmatched Value<\/strong>:\u00a0One of the most affordable\u00a0AACSB-accredited\u00a0programs in the nation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agri-Specific Expertise<\/strong>:\u00a0Specialized focus on agricultural markets, policy, and rural economic systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Recognition<\/strong>:\u00a0AACSB accreditation ensures your degree meets the &#8220;gold standard&#8221; respected by global employers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personalized Support<\/strong>:\u00a0Small class sizes with direct mentorship from PhD faculty with corporate experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real-World Case Studies<\/strong>:\u00a0Tackle business dilemmas specific to the agriculture and food industries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaborative Projects<\/strong>:\u00a0Network with peers from diverse professional and agricultural backgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Skills You Will Gain<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Agricultural Markets &amp; Policy<\/strong>:\u00a0Navigate commodity pricing and rural economic systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agri-Business Management<\/strong>:\u00a0Apply financial and strategic tools to production agriculture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food &amp; Supply Chain Systems<\/strong>:\u00a0Manage\u00a0logistics\u00a0from farm to table using modern ERP strategies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data-Driven Decision Making<\/strong>:\u00a0Use analytics to drive profitability in land management and\u00a0agtech.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Faculty &amp; Learning Environment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Our faculty members hold\u00a0PhDs\u00a0in their respective fields.<\/li>\n<li>They bring years of\u00a0industry-specific corporate experience\u00a0into the classroom.<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated to mentorship and professional growth in the\u00a0Rankin College of Business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lead the future of food, land, and agriculture.\u00a0SAU&#8217;s Agribusiness MBA\u00a0blends rigorous business strategy\u00a0tailored to the agriculture sector.\u00a0This program prepares professionals to lead across the entire agriculture industry. 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You can transition between the Agribusiness emphasis and other tracks like Data Analytics. "},{"faq_question":"Is the online degree different?","faq_answer":"No. Your diploma will read \"Master of Business Administration,\" identical to the on-campus version."},{"faq_question":"Do I need a business degree?","faq_answer":"No, but non-business majors may need to complete foundational courses. "},{"faq_question":"Can I transfer credits?","faq_answer":"Yes, you can transfer up to 9 credit hours (with a grade of B or higher) from an accredited MBA program. "},{"faq_question":"Are there internship opportunities?","faq_answer":"Field-based projects apply classroom learning to real agribusiness operations.  Talk to the Director for more options."},{"faq_question":"Is there financial support available?","faq_answer":"Graduate assistantships are available. These assistantships are awarded competitively based on factors such as GPA, test scores, applicant skills, departmental needs, and application timing. Application can be found here - <a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/graduate\/forms\/ga\/\">https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/graduate\/forms\/ga\/<\/a>.  RCB scholarship applications can be found at - <a href=\"https:\/\/saufoundation.org\/scholarships\/\">https:\/\/saufoundation.org\/scholarships\/<\/a>."}],"Accreditations":"<a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/academics\/files\/2015\/03\/aacsb-e1506099670767.jpg\" data-featherlight=\"image\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11384\" src=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/academics\/files\/2015\/03\/aacsb-300x101.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"89\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nThe MBA in Agribusiness is offered by the Rankin College of Business at SAU and is fully accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting body for colleges and schools of business. 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