Saint Joseph’s University’s Food Marketing MBA is designed for professionals in the industry seeking to grow as strategic leaders in the field.
Agribusiness Certificate
Saint Joseph’s 12-credit Agribusiness Certificate looks at agribusiness from a marketing perspective as opposed to an economics perspective. This unique graduate certificate offers opportunities to network with students across agribusiness and the broader food supply chain.
The agribusiness program is designed to develop and build specialized knowledge and enable current and future agribusiness professionals to become more competitive in the job market. This certificate also opens the door to promotions and can lead to new career discoveries in other segments of the industry. It will allow entrepreneurs in this space to upskill their business regardless of where they are in the agribusiness supply chain.
What Sets Our Program Apart?
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The agribusiness certificate offers students the flexibility to choose the format that works best for their schedule and learning style. We offer both an online or on-campus format in this program.
Online Learning Option
The online format meets virtually one night per week during the seven-week course and the remainder of the work is completed on your own time. Work at your own pace by choosing one, two or three courses per term. To learn more about taking classes online, check out our online learning resources.
Hybrid Learning Option
The on-campus courses are held on one Friday and one Saturday during the eight-week class, with the remainder of the work completed online.
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This is the only specialized graduate program in Agribusiness that comes from a top, world-ranked food marketing program.
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The credits you earn from the agribusiness certificate can be applied toward a Master of Science in Food Marketing or Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Food Marketing from Saint Joseph’s University. Students who successfully complete the certificate program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher can then take 24 additional credits to earn the MBA in Food Marketing and 18 credits to earn the Master of Science in Food Marketing.
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Classes include students from a range of perspectives and companies in the food supply chain. You will have the ability to grow your network and build business connections not only across the field of agribusiness, but also through retailing and food service.
This certificate combines academic insights with industry focus, showing you how to apply class material in a way that is relevant to the food industry. Our faculty have all worked in the food industry, allowing them to draw connections between the material and the way the industry operates.
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The Career Center offers a host of resources including resume review, interview prep, on-campus career fairs and interviews, workshops and networking events.
Additionally, as a student in the agribusiness program, you will have access to special lectures and networking opportunities through Saint Joseph’s University’s Academy of Food Marketing.
What Can You Do With an Agribusiness Certificate?
The agribusiness certificate can be used to upskill your knowledge and bring back relevant skills to your business, or pivot to another sector of the industry. It can also be used to network with other professionals to establish contacts across the food industry. Upon completion of this program, students can land management positions in the agribusiness or allied industries/vendors, including:
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Strategy
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Sales
- Retail
- Food Service
- Leadership
Program Details
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View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.
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Affordable tuition options start at $1,216 per credit.*
*Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our tuition & fees page or contact us for more information.
Financial aid may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our financial aid page.
Discount Eligibility
Have you completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount.Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.
Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs.
Note: discounts cannot be combined.
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Saint Joseph’s University is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Service can help you access and understand your benefits.
Admission Information
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Applicants for the agribusiness certificate will be required to provide evidence of completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
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- Apply online.
- Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Submit a personal statement.
- Submit resume.
- Submit two letters of recommendation.
Visit our Graduate Admission Information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines, additional requirements for international students and how to submit your application.
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Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring or summer semesters.
- Start Terms:
- Fall: August
- Spring: January
- Summer: May
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If you’re applying as an international student, you must provide proof of English Language Proficiency and Certification of Finances along with your application. Check the graduate admission page for additional requirements.
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