MBA - Master of Business Administration / Masters of Agriculture

Develop your leadership potential in the growing and changing world markets for agrology, agribusiness, and food industries. Our MBAMAg (Master of Agriculture) combined degree is designed for individuals interested in pursuing an advanced degree in agriculture with a strong management focus. The Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences has been working with the Alberta School of Business since 1988 to meet the increasing demands of industry for inspired and well-trained managers. For most MBAMAg students, the collaborating department is the Department of Resource Economics & Environmental Sociology.Trends in the agriculture and food sectors show an increased demand for leaders with diverse skills and knowledge of both the management and technical aspects of the industry. The degree offers opportunities to pursue your interest and goals in agronomy, agribusiness, food industries, environmental conservation sciences, or environmental planning. In Year One, students study the key areas of business: accounting, economics, finance, management science, marketing, strategy, and organizational behaviour and have the option to begin coursework in agriculture. In Year Two students further their knowledge in agriculture-related fields and select several electives from both the Alberta School of Business and the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences.