NDSU launches flexible online Master of Agriculture degree
The College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources (CAFSNR) at North Dakota State University is expanding its reach with a new, fully online Master of Agriculture (MAG) degree program. The program is designed for working professionals eager to advance into leadership roles across agriculture, education, industry and environmental sectors.
“This new Master of Agriculture graduate degree was developed with input from regional agricultural employers, industry experts, NDSU CAFSNR faculty and Extension specialists, and other partners to be sure we are meeting today’s workforce needs,” says Carrie Hammer, CAFSNR associate dean. “The curriculum is designed to help students advance their careers by emphasizing both applied and practical knowledge, along with leadership and communication skills.”
“The program can be completed online in two to three years and does not require a thesis,” says Karensa Flora, CAFSNR online professional programs coordinator. “The program offers flexibility, allowing students to continue working while pursuing a master’s degree. For students who prefer the classroom experience, some of the courses are offered in person.”
What makes the program unique is its stackable graduate certificates. Students can begin the program by earning 9- to 12-credit graduate certificates in the following areas of study:
- Applied Nutrition and Grazing Management (coming soon)
- Carbon in Agriculture (coming soon)
- Critical Skills in Ag
- Crop Production
- Crop Protection
- Extension Education
- Food Safety
- Horticulture Management
- Leadership and Management Skills
- Malting and Brewing
- Milling, Baking and Pasta Making
- One Health
- Plant Pathology
- Precision Agriculture (coming soon)
- Quantitative Genetics
- Rangeland Ecology and Management
- Soil Conservation and Management
- Sustainable Agriculture and Ecosystem Services
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field and a minimum GPA of 3.0. However, applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may still be considered based on relevant professional experience. No GRE is required, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, giving prospective students the flexibility to apply when it best suits their schedule.
“We are excited to offer this opportunity to professionals and those looking to build on their existing expertise, move into leadership roles or address complex agricultural issues,” shares Hammer. “NDSU is a land-grant institution rooted in agricultural excellence, and we are proud to help people advance their careers by providing them with an educational path that fits their lives.”
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