About Agricultural Business in Iowa State University
The Department of Economics offers coursework for a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business. The major in Agricultural Business prepares students for advanced studies (e.g., Masters or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Law School, MBA, etc) and for careers in agricultural finance, management in agricultural supply and marketing industries, commodity merchandising and research, business research and management, farm and ranch operations, commercial farm management and appraisal, agricultural sales and marketing, agricultural reporting and public relations, agricultural extension, international activities, and government service. A minor in Agricultural Business is also possible.
Students majoring in Agricultural Business often choose elective coursework leading to minors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences or the Ivy College of Business, or that emphasize specific areas within agricultural business such as finance, management, commodity analysis, research, agricultural sales and marketing, environmental economics, farm and ranch operations, international economics, agricultural extension, or government service. A major in Agricultural Business with a minor in Economics is not permitted; however, a double major in Agricultural Business and Economics is permitted.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 5.5
- TOEFL : 80
- PTE : 48
Iowa State University Higlight
| Year of establishment |
1858 |
| Total International Students |
3189 |
| Size of Campus in acres |
1900 |
| Male/Female Ratio |
0.73 |
| UG/PG Course Ratio |
1.78 |
| Faculty/Student Ratio |
19 |
| Endowments Value |
US Dollar 838 million |
| No.of Campuses |
1 |
| Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense |
9088 USD |
Iowa State University Cost of Attendance
The table below provides the average cost of attendance for undergraduate and graduate programmes for the 2022-2023 academic year:
| Item |
Undergraduate Programs |
Graduate Programs |
| Tuition & fees |
$28,385 |
$29,953 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,091 |
$1,091 |
| Room and board |
$9,358 |
$9,640 |
| Personal expenses |
$5,430 |
$6,000 |
| Total |
83,098 |
46,684 |
