School of Agricultural
Science & Natural Resources

Building leaders for a food-secure, climate-resilient world. From soil science to food policy, learn to feed communities and protect the planet.

About the School

The School of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources prepares aspiring entrepreneurs, agricultural professionals, and community leaders to transform food systems for a changing world. The curriculum integrates scientific and indigenous knowledge systems with sustainability principles and innovative technology, addressing global challenges in food security, environmental stewardship, and resilient agriculture. Students earn practical income and experience alongside their studies, building sustainable food ventures while they learn.

At the graduate level, the MSc in Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture combines agricultural science, business strategy, and entrepreneurship to prepare students to launch ventures or innovate within existing food systems. At the undergraduate level, the BS in Agribusiness — offered jointly with the School of Business — integrates agricultural science with business strategy to prepare graduates for leadership in food systems, agricultural enterprises, and rural development.

School at Glance

BS in Agribusiness: 120 credits minimum.
MSc in Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture: 30 credits minimum.
Coursework covers climate-smart agriculture, sustainable horticulture, animal and crop production, and food product innovation.
Up to nine transfer credits accepted toward a master's degree from prior university coursework.
Designed for students to earn while they learn — building income-generating ventures during their studies.

Programs

Bachelor's

BS in Agribusiness

Integrates agricultural science with business strategy to prepare leaders for food systems, agricultural enterprises, and rural development. Combines markets, sustainability, and agritech innovation.

120 credits

Master's

MSc in Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture

Prepares graduates to address food security and sustainable agriculture through science, indigenous knowledge, and innovative technology.

30 credits

Courses

ASNR 504

Advanced Food Product Innovation and Technology

Explores the scientific and entrepreneurial processes behind developing innovative food products, from formulation through commercialization, at graduate depth. Students examine emerging trends like precision fermentation and personalized nutrition.

3 credits

ASNR 404

Advanced Food Production Innovation and Technology

Explores the scientific and entrepreneurial processes behind developing innovative food products, from ingredient functionality through commercialization. Students examine emerging trends like alternative proteins and precision fermentation.

3 credits

ASNR 506

Animal Product Value Addition and Processing

Examines the science and business of transforming raw animal products into high-value goods, covering processing, preservation, and quality assurance. Students design innovative value-added products and commercialization strategies.

3 credits

ASNR 406

Animal Product Value Chain Addition and Processing

Examines the science, technology, and business practices for transforming raw animal products into high-value goods that meet consumer demand. Students evaluate processing and preservation technologies and design value-added product strategies.

3 credits

ASNR 403

Applied Techniques in Sustainable Horticulture

Develops practical skill in sustainable horticulture through soil health assessment, composting, integrated pest management, and water-wise irrigation. The course culminates in a sustainable site management plan integrating ecological and economic considerations.

3 credits

ASNR 503

Applied Techniques in Sustainable Horticulture

Develops graduate-level, applied skill in sustainable horticulture, from soil health and composting to integrated pest management and irrigation. The course culminates in a sustainable site management plan with extended scholarly analysis.

3 credits

ASNR 401

Environmental Sustainability

Provides an interdisciplinary understanding of environmental challenges through ecology, climate change, renewable energy, and circular-economy principles. Students apply environmental assessment tools and the UN Sustainable Development Goals to design evidence-based solutions.

3 credits

ASNR 501

Environmental Sustainability

Provides a graduate-level, interdisciplinary understanding of environmental challenges through ecology, climate change, and circular-economy principles. Students apply GIS, environmental impact assessment, and sustainability frameworks to design solutions.

3 credits

ASNR 410

Food Sustainability and Security

Examines equitable access to safe, nutritious food while maintaining ecological integrity amid climate change and constrained resources. Students analyze the social, economic, and environmental factors shaping food production, distribution, and access worldwide.

3 credits

ASNR 510

Food Sustainability and Security

Examines equitable access to safe, nutritious food while maintaining ecological integrity, at graduate depth spanning agriculture, policy, and technology. Students evaluate the causes and consequences of food insecurity across diverse populations.

3 credits

ASNR 402

Managing Agriculture in a Changing Global Climate

Examines how climate change is reshaping agriculture and how farmers and food systems can adapt through climate-smart and conservation practices. The course culminates in a climate adaptation and mitigation plan for an agricultural enterprise.

3 credits

ASNR 502

Managing Agriculture in a Changing Global Climate

Examines how climate change is reshaping agriculture at graduate depth, from crop and livestock impacts to policy frameworks like the Paris Agreement. The course culminates in a climate adaptation and mitigation plan for an agricultural enterprise.

3 credits

ASNR 505

Sustainable Animal and Crop Production

Examines integrated crop-livestock agricultural systems that enhance productivity and environmental stewardship through agroecology and regenerative practices. Students design resilient systems balancing sustainability, economics, and social responsibility.

3 credits