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Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness with Concentration in Policy and Law

Mississippi State University - Starkville Main Campus

USA,Mississippi

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 27,637/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 60

Application Fee

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USA, Mississippi

Type: College

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1878

Total Students: 23,086 +

Int. Students: 1,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

75 B. S. Hood Rd, Mississippi State, MS 39762, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness with Concentration in Policy and Law

Program Overview

The Agribusiness major prepares students for a variety of potential career fields including, but not limited to, agricultural law, agricultural policy analysis, economic consulting, agricultural production management, commodities marketing, and food chain supply management, including processing, sales, and distribution. Students receive an excellent foundation in applied economic analysis and business management along with the opportunity to specialize in specific areas by selecting from three concentrations: Management, Policy and Law, and Production. Students who wish to continue their education will also be well prepared to pursue graduate degrees.

Agribusiness Policy and Law

The Policy and Law concentration prepares students for placement in the public sector or to enter law school. Courses in this concentration provide students with the critical thinking and writing skills needed for successful careers in agricultural policy or law. Students in the Policy and Law concentration have completed internships in Washington, DC, with government agencies and members of Congress.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

15 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
jun 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 60

Tuition Fee

CAD 27,637 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Mississippi State University - Starkville Main Campus

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 71
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

Scholarship Information: The General Scholarship Application (GSA) opens on October 1st. The priority date for entering freshmen to submit the GSA is December 1st. The priority date for transfers is March 1st.For most academic, leadership and service scholarships students will need to maintain a 3.0*.

GPA requirements for maintaining MSU scholarships are based on eligibility according to specific scholarship awards, details, and requirements stated by each individual scholarship.

Amount/ Range: No specific Amount .

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.