AGBU-CER - Agribusiness Certificate, M.B.A.

The Agribusiness Certificate is designed for current or prospective graduate students who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture or related field. The Agribusiness Certificate consists of 15 hours of industry-relevant graduate course credit and may be acquired in conjunction with, or independent from, other graduate credentials- including the Master of Business Administration (MBA). If in conjunction with the MBA, 9 hours of (specifically directed) course credit may be counted toward both the MBA and the Agribusiness Certificate. Students will also have the option to focus their certificate by taking courses in finance and risk management or general agribusiness.

MBA with a Certificate

• MBA Core Required Courses: 24 hours

• Certificate Courses*: 15 hours

• Total: 39 hours

*2 MBA electives courses (6 hours) count toward the 5 certificate courses (15 hours) required.

As many as nine (9) semester hours may be transferred from other AACSB accredited schools. Credit will not be allowed for courses taken more than five (5) years prior to application to Tennessee Tech. Enrollment in required common courses requires the approval of the MBA Director. All core courses should be complete prior to any 6000-level work.

Note:  Participants from the Graduate School of Banking at LSU or the Barrette School of Banking may, upon approval, substitute 6 hours of course credit towards the TTU MBA program.