Master of Science in Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology (Thesis) at Louisiana State University

This is an applied course where you will learn about the management of businesses operating from the farm gate to consumer plates. Along with business management skills, you will learn and be able to reflect on the key challenges of securing a sustainable food supply for this and future generations.

The agri-food chain is one of the world's largest industries. It involves the delivery of products from farms to worldwide markets.

Key topics covered in this course are:

• food economics and management of agri-food businesses
• food policy and its implications for businesses and consumers
• gathering evidence through data analysis to support sound decision
• agriculture and food production and distribution
• consumer studies and marketing management

This degree could lead to work in a range of international business sectors, such as food markets and marketing, retail management, and business consultancy. 

The Agribusiness concentration includes the basic courses in business management and agriculture with additional emphasis in agricultural economics.  The student is prepared for a career in many of the agricultural-oriented business and financial institutions.

The Agribusiness sequence includes courses in agriculture, agribusiness, economics and business. Graduates find career opportunities in sales, finance, grain and livestock marketing, farm management, food industry management and the commodity futures industry. Students graduating in this sequence with the combination of business, science and applied agriculture courses are sought after and valuable employees in the agricultural industry.