Master of Science in Agronomy

The Master of Science Agronomy Degree is designed for professionals who are working in industry and government. The degree ensures you have an advanced knowledge of agronomic systems and superior problem-solving skills. The computer-based program, begun in 1998, emphasizes practical, professional, and technical skills involved in crop management, soil and water management, and integrated pest management.

The curriculum consists of 12 courses plus a one-credit workshop and a three-credit creative component, for a total of 40 credits. The workshop is the only course that requires attendance on campus—three or four days one summer. The course prerequisites for admission to the program are limited to fundamental agriculture courses, recognizing that many potential students will not have majored in agronomy as undergraduates. Generally, students who have completed a degree from a College of Agriculture will meet the requirements. Call (866) MSAGRON to learn more.

For more information contact:

Jesse Drew
Department of Agronomy
2206 Agronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
(515) 294-2999 or e-mail: jd250@iastate.edu

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