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Agricultural Business: Agribusiness Management

Learn more about studying Agricultural Business: Agribusiness Management as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    33,287USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug

Program overview

What Montana State University Bozeman says about their program:

Students in the Agribusiness Management program at Montana State learn how to apply economic and business principles to the organization, operation and management of agricultural enterprises. Agribusiness Management students study the production, processing, marketing and distribution of agricultural products, as well as the accounting, finance and management skills core to running a successful business in the agricultural sector. Upon graduation, students are prepared to make the best decisions regarding production, crop and animal management and business strategy for agribusiness firms.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Freshmen will be considered for admission on the basis of their secondary school record/diploma and their English proficiency
  • Minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5/4.0 on a U.S. scale will qualify for admission

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A bachelor's degree (or higher) or the equivalent from an accredited, government-recognized university
  • An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale). Applicants with post-baccalaureate experience must have a graduate GPA of at least 3.00

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    71

  • TOEFL PBT

    525

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency

    169

  • PTE Academic

    48

  • Duolingo

    110

  • iTEP

    3.7

  • EIKEN

    Pre-1

Graduate

  • Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)

    80

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    120 These are only minimum scores; MOST departments have set higher scores

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • SAT Writing/Language Score

    25+

  • SAT Evidence-based Reading/Writing

    440

  • ACT English score

    20+

  • Successfully completing an intensive English program
  • Students that graduate with an IB diploma
  • Students that received a result of C or above on the IGCSE O-Level English examination or a score no lower than 4 on the GCSE English examination
  • Students that complete at least 2 full semesters or 24+ semester credits at a U.S. Regionally Accredited Institution that includes two college-level English courses with a grade of C or better and are in good standing
  • Students that complete at least the past 2 years at a U.S. high school with good academic standing and that have received a grade of B or better in English coursework completed in the US high school
  • If you have received a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree from an institution in the United States or a country listed below, an English proficiency examination is not required -If you have completed secondary school in one of the countries listed with the medium of instruction being English for the curriculum and satisfactory completion of English courses. Please see the list

    Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Ghana, Grenada, Guernsey, Guyana, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Liberia, Montserrat, New Zealand, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, United States Territories.

Graduate

  • Certificates of completion with official grade reports and the instructor's recommendation from accredited alternative English as a Second Language programs may be considered and can be uploaded into the application for review, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • If you have received a high school, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree from an institution in the United States or a country listed, an English proficiency examination is not required. Please see the list

    Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Ghana, Grenada, Guernsey, Guyana, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Liberia, Montserrat, New Zealand, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, United States Territories.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Up to three (3) letters of reference
  • Personal statement
  • Resume
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$33,287 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$26,370 per year

Funding

International Undergraduate Merit-Based Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$5,000 to US$12,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Students who are offered full admission to attend MSU with a cumulative GPA of 2.5+ on a 4.0 scale are eligible for consideration. This scholarship can be renewed annually if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, maintains full-time student status, and attends as a non-resident student. Please note: Scholarship consideration is based on academic performance and will be awarded in the order in which students are offered admission, so it is best to complete the application early and confirm any award quickly.

MSU Presidential Scholarship

  • Amount

    Annual tuition waivers, a generous stipend and other unique incentives for each of four years

  • Requirements

    You must be offered full admission to MSU as a first-year student for the Fall semester before you can apply for the Presidential Scholarship. If you applied for the Presidential Scholarship, your scholarship application will also serve as your application to the Honors College. The application deadline is early-December of each year.

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What is the cost of living near Montana State University Bozeman?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Montana State University Bozeman

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.