Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Development at Texas A&M University

Programme overview

The program is designed for students seeking graduate training with a management focus in agriculture, food and natural resources. The Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Development is a non-thesis degree. Unlike a research degree, it emphasizes problem-solving skills, that apply science and technology to address real-world challenges. Coursework typically includes 21 to 24 credit hours in the department, with up to 15 credit hours in supporting areas.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Department: Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications | Duration: 24 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

The degree suits students interested in careers such as instructional design, agricultural leadership or rural community development. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in education, natural resource management, the cooperative extension service and other professional careers in agriculture and life sciences.

Career pathways

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate admission is handled by each programme; applicants apply through the Texas A&M GraduateCAS or the programme's own application, and deadlines are set by the department.

The graduate application processing fee is $65, in addition to the centralized application service fee. Deadlines and required documents are set by each department; GRE score code 6003 (non-engineering) and 4119 (engineering).

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