Professional Master of Science Degree in
International Agribusiness (PMIA)
Our goal is to provide students in the Professional MS in International Agribusiness with the necessary education and training to obtain a high profile marketing and management position in the Agribusiness sector. We anticipate that graduates will find fulfilling careers working with international clientele in the dynamic and rapidly growing international Food & Agribusiness Industry.
Study in a department that has a global reputation and leading role in research, education and outreach. Purdue Agricultural Economics maintains close connections with several major multinational and North American agribusiness firms.
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About the International AgriBusiness Program
Program Overview:
Non-Thesis Degree
Pay regular Purdue tuition and fees at applicable graduate student rates (Cost of Purdue Website)
Finish in 12-15 months
Work with more than 40 faculty members
Experience summer internships & study-abroad opportunities
Access to Purdue scholarship and part-time employment opportunities, except for tuition remission
Requirements for Admission:
- Undergrad Cumulative GPA of 3.0, GRE - no minimum score.
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Benefits of the PMIA Program:
Purdue Diploma - the same as all MS students in the department
Purdue Transcript - with a concentration in International Agribusiness
Purdue Connections - network with US agribusiness firm executives
Purdue Professors - individual advice and guidance on your project
Purdue Courses - access to all regular campus courses
Purdue Network - 100 other graduate students in the department
Purdue Facilities - access to all Purdue gyms, pools, busses, etc.
Plan of Study
Includes 15 credits of economic theory, 6 credits of quantitative methods, 9 credits of electives.
Course Requirements
1st Year, Fall Semester
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ECON 51100 | 3 | Microeconomic Theory |
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AGEC 55200 | 3 | Linear Programming |
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AGEC 52600 | 3 | International Marketing for Agr- and Food Business |
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AGEC 57100 | 1 | Emerging Global Issues |
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Electives* | 0-8 | |
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1st Year, Spring Semester
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ECON 51200 | 3 | Macroeconomic Theory |
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AGEC 65000 | 3 | Econometrics I |
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AGEC 53000 | 3 | Strategic Agribusiness Management |
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AGEC 57200 | 2 | International Market Opportunities |
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Electives* | 0-7 | |
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1st Year, Summer Semester |
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AGEC 59800 | 3 | Internship, Study Abroad or Capstone Project |
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2nd Year, Fall Semester |
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AGEC 57300 | 3 | Business Plan Development
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Electives*
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*Approved by advisor. Minimum 9 credits total. Recommend 6 credits from AGEC, and 3 credits from AGRY, ANSC, ASM, BTNY, ENTM, FNR, FS, or HORT.