Bachelor degree
Application deadlines: May 1
Processing time: 15 days
Application fee: $65
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: $27,168
Domestic tuition: $10,008
Program overview
Capstone course prepares you for the next step as you complete a senior thesis, semester abroad or an internship.
Course work provides a broad-based education, preparing you for a diverse range of opportunities after graduation.
Faculty have wide range of expertise and interests, including agribusiness management, agricultural and natural resources law, organic and local food marketing, entrepreneurship and environmental economics and policy.
Small-school environment with the resources of a large university. You’ll benefit from one-on-one faculty interactions and develop a close relationship with your faculty adviser.
Strong partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service provides invaluable opportunities, such as networking and internships.
Unique blend of career development courses, career fairs and professional associations ensures you will graduate career-ready.
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL iBT
- IELTS
To be considered for freshman admission, you must successfully complete the following high school unit requirements:
4 units of English (including grammar, composition and literature)
3 units of college preparatory mathematics (units must be Algebra I or higher, Math I or higher and include Algebra II; Transitional Math for High School Seniors will also be accepted)
4 units of social studies/fine arts (any combination of social studies, fine arts or humanities will fulfill the requirement; combination must include U.S. studies/history)
3 units of science (recommended units include biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and environmental science)
2 units of the same world language (American Sign Language is acceptable)
Please note: Meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission to the Morgantown campus.
In addition to the high school unit requirements listed above, you must meet the following requirements based on your residency.
Career opportunities
The goal of this major is to provide students with a breadth of knowledge that will prepare them for entry-level management positions or starting their own enterprise in a variety of rural, land-based, agricultural and/or food-related businesses.
Graduates can expect to find employment in agribusiness firms or farms, financial institutions or state and federal government agencies dealing with land use, food and agriculture. Employment in these areas requires the essential components of this major: a broad educational background combined with knowledge of managing natural resource-based businesses.




