About the course

Appropriate for students interested in developing skills in global positioning systems (GPS), geographical information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and digital mapping technologies. A few career paths for PRAG Technologists include: Precision Agriculture Specialist, Mapping/GIS Specialist, Crop Consulting and Equipment Test Engineer.

　　Our Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business (AETB) program prepares students for technical careers in agriculture, business, and land surveying. Our curriculum is characterized by a strong technical course base with business and finance-related courses added so that the graduate is uniquely qualified to work in industry/agriculture as a technical or business person. The program provides an educational opportunity for students interested in applying technical, business and management skills to problems in agricultural production, commodity-related and natural resource management. Our students have consistently had multiple job offers immediately after finishing their B.S. in AETB but some choose to continue in graduate/professional school in agribusiness, veterinary medicine, and other areas.

　　Employment for AETB graduates include: Food/Fiber Production (Farming), Agrochemical Industries, Agricultural Lending, Aquaculture, Banking, Cotton Ginning, Seed and Grain Processing, Crop Consulting, Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing and Sales, Farm Management, Engineering, Land Surveying, and Food Processing. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$99,160

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2024	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2024	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2024	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2025	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2025	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2025	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2026	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2026	Mississippi

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Mississippi State University

Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets and diplomas, in a sealed, stamped envelope from your school.

　　Official ACT score of 20 or higher, official OLD SAT score of 940 or higher, or NEW SAT score of 1020 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships). 2018

　　English Proficiency demonstrated through TOEFL or IELTS scores (minimum score for regular admission is 525 paper based / 71 IBT or 6.0 IELTS)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Mississippi State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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