BS Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems Management at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems Management Major is an applied major that intertwines the study of engineering technology, natural resources, and agriculture with fundamentals of sustainability, business, operations, and management. Administered through the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, the Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems Management (ABSM) program uniquely prepares students to solve 21st century problems and attain careers relating to the emerging circular bioeconomy.

Faculty: College of Agricultural Sciences | Duration: minimum 121 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 121 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Introduction to Agricultural and Biorenewable Products, Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment, Energy Analysis in Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems, Safety and Health in Agriculture and Biorenewable Industries, Electric Power and Instrumentation, Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems Analysis and Management.

Career pathways

The Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems Management major provides a broad background in applied sciences, engineering technology, systems analysis, and business management that can help you succeed in industry or a graduate degree program. With companies, stakeholders, and consumers invested in sustainable and efficient systems, career opportunities are diverse, and the demand for graduates is strong.

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Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to this major, a student must: attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for all courses taken at the University; and have at least third-semester classification . Read Senate Policy 37-30: Entrance to and Changes in Major Programs of Study

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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