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distance learner
Joined: 30 May 2009
Posts: 9
agribusiness MBA
Thu Mar 08, 2012 07:24 AM
Please,Could anyone suggest me an ON-CAMPUS 1 YEAR MBA Agribusiness in United States?
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Alain
Joined: 24 Nov 2010
Posts: 36
agribusiness MBA
Thu Mar 08, 2012 08:14 PM
Why not use the search on this site?

www.find-mba.com/search/5dc91757/1
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ralph

Joined: 07 Jul 2009
Posts: 835
agribusiness MBA
Fri Mar 09, 2012 02:47 PM
In general, there aren't many one-year MBA options in the States; the accepted format is usually two years. So you only have a couple of options for such a specific need: if you have indeed used the search function on this site, as Alain suggested, you'd see that you're pretty much limited to Cal Poly San Luis and South Carolina State University. Of those, the Cal Poly program is the only accredited program.

Why not look for something more robust? UC Davis would be an optimal choice: it's fully accredited, in California's Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural centers in the world, and has some good MBA options in agriculture and agribusiness. It's a two-year program though.
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Mangalassery
Joined: 07 Mar 2012
Posts: 5
agribusiness MBA
Sun Mar 11, 2012 02:18 PM
Thank you Ralph, But I don't see the agribusiness specialization is mentioned in the UC Davis website.
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ralph

Joined: 07 Jul 2009
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agribusiness MBA
Mon Mar 12, 2012 02:15 PM
Not only is there a joint MS/MBA in agricultural and resource economics, but there are a wealth of classes in agriculture and agribusiness you can take while in the MBA program. I believe you can work with them to design an actual specialization - you should contact the school if you're interested.

Thank you Ralph, But I don't see the agribusiness specialization is mentioned in the UC Davis website.
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distance learner
Joined: 30 May 2009
Posts: 9
agribusiness MBA
Tue Aug 07, 2012 02:33 PM
Please, can anybody comment on the reputation and career prospects of 1 year agribusiness MBA offered by Calpoly?
mba.calpoly.edu/mba_program.html
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ralph

Joined: 07 Jul 2009
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agribusiness MBA
Wed Aug 08, 2012 09:31 AM
It's accredited by the AACSB, which means that the curriculum will be vetted and meet some baseline standards.

One thing to think about:

Because one-year programs are so short, it's generally difficult to fit a concentration into the studies. In the Cal Poly program, for example, you basically get the core management stuff and some agribusiness courses, without much else.

By contrast, the 2-year agribusiness program at Santa Clara would give you much more breadth, including courses in decisionmaking, ethics, and investment analysis, among others. The wider timeframe also allows for internships and immersion trips, which are pretty integral to developing your network in the field.

Think about whether you actually need a concentration - perhaps a 1-year general program would be a better option.
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