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    Agricultural Production Operations

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    Urbana, USMs-psmIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $64,408.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    32
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Agricultural Production Operations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a 32-credit, 18-month, in-person Ms-psm program based in Urbana, US. Tuition is $64,408 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Combines agricultural science in animal, crop, or environmental areas with business skills for agribusiness management. Specializations include sustainable production systems, crop production, and food animal production, completed in 18 months with internship and no thesis.

    Focus: coursework
    17 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024: Agriculture & Forestry)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL score of 79 or higher (internet-based test)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS score of 7.0 or higher

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $23,168.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Agricultural Production Operations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Agricultural Production Operations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $64,408 across 32 required credits.
    Is Agricultural Production Operations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Agricultural Production Operations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered in-person.
    How long does Agricultural Production Operations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take to complete?
    Agricultural Production Operations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is structured around 18 months and 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Agricultural Production Operations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (A=4.0) for the last two years of undergraduate study
    Is Agricultural Production Operations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Agricultural Production Operations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.