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Bachelor of Science in Data Science with Concentration in Computational Agriculture and Natural Resources

Mississippi State University - Starkville Main Campus

USA,Mississippi

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 28,586/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 60

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

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 Data Science with Concentration in Computational Agriculture and Natural Resources

Program Overview

Data science is a new emerging field that explores and advances methods, systems, and processes to:

Represent the world as data objects;
Extract insights about the world from these data objects and turn these insights into discoveries, decisions, and actions; and
Create smart systems to perform tasks that have historically required human cognition and human decision-making abilities.

The MSU Bachelor of Science in Data Science is an interdisciplinary program designed to include three general areas of coursework: general education to develop critical thinking and writing skills; a program core of computer science, statistics, mathematics, business information systems, and communications skills; and applications of the data science fundamentals in a specific concentration.

Computational Agriculture and Natural Resources Concentration

Data science increasingly drives innovation in the fields of agriculture and natural resources. The Computational Agriculture and Natural Resources concentration trains students interested in data-driven careers in agriculture and natural resources through subject matter and applied data science coursework. Students who complete the concentration will be equipped for careers as data scientists in agricultural production, agricultural technology, agricultural finance, natural resource management, wildlife and fisheries science, plant science, and other related fields.

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
jun 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Closed
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 60

Tuition Fee

CAD 28,586 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.