Global Agricultural Leadership (M.S.)

Program Coordinator/Contact

Rosie Nold, Assistant Dean and Director of Global Agricultural Leadership  
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Berg Agricultural Hall 147
605-688-4893

Program Information

The master’s program in Global Agricultural Leadership is a professional program in agriculture. Students will enhance their leadership skills and economics awareness in a complex global agricultural environment. Graduates will complete 30 credit hours as part of the master’s program that focuses on agricultural leadership, community development, communication, global awareness, ethics, and agribusiness. They will be equipped to contribute to the vitality of agriculture and to the economic growth of rural communities while enhancing the lives of people worldwide.

The Global Agricultural Leadership program is designed to prepare graduates to achieve more than technical competence and personal confidence in their skills. Students develop connections with industry leaders, are exposed to current and future challenges in agribusiness, and create a network of like-minded peers across disciplines with whom they will grow as future leaders, and who will be valued resources throughout their careers. They develop a much broader and in-depth understanding of agriculture globally and are better positioned to assume leadership roles in their companies and communities.

Course Delivery Format

Program coursework is available on campus and in field-based settings.