Master of Science in Agriculture – Food Science and Management

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Program Link:
http://msag.wsu.edu
Program Handbook:
https://msag.wsu.edu/msag-handbook/
Student Learning Outcomes:
https://msag.wsu.edu/mission-and-objectives/
Total Graduate Faculty in Program:
7
Graduate Students in Program:
31
Priority Deadlines:

  • Fall – June 1
  • Spring – October 1
  • Summer – March 1

Campus:

International Student English Proficiency Exams

International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program. If the graduate program has unique score requirements, they will be detailed below. Otherwise, please refer to the Graduate School’s minimum score guidelines.

Degree Description:

This innovative master’s degree option combines WSU’s world-renowned food-science graduate program with courses in organizational management. The Food Science & Management option is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of food science through courses in the food science core, as well as executive management skills gained through courses in the management core. The combination means that you will be uniquely qualified to meet the increasing demand for managers who understand both research and economics.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements of the WSU Graduate School. These requirements include a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 or better GPA. No GRE is required.  International students must meet the English language proficiency requirements for admission as described above.  Admission requirements include a background in an area of food science, agriculture, or related field; or documented evidence of coursework or work experience in these areas. Without this relevant background, students may be required to complete 6 to 9 semester credits of prerequisite courses at the beginning of their degree program, and these courses may or may not be counted toward the degree program requirements.

Career Opportunities:

Food Research and Development Scientist
Research Scientist
Food Chemist
Food Product Development Manager
Corporate Quality Assurance Manager
Food Safety Microbiologist
Food Innovation and Quality Product Manager
Technical Services Manager
Flavor Chemist
Sensory Scientist
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Manufacturing Quality Manager

Career Placements:

Our alumni occupy positions in business and industry, production and business management, teaching, extension, federal and state government, community colleges, school administration, and as owners of independent businesses.

Faculty:

Faculty members from the following departments can serve on committees for this degree (click the degree to view the faculty lists). For a list of WSU Extension faculty that can serve on committees, contact Lisa Lujan at llujan@wsu.edu.

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