Comparative Food and Agriculture Systems (AGEC 710)

This course is for food and agribusiness professionals interested in getting an in-depth view of the global food system. The course will show you the real picture of the food and agribusiness industry from people who have experienced it first hand. AGEC 710 is team taught by faculty at K-State’s partner institutions in Brazil, France, New Zealand, India, Thailand, Uganda, and Russia and the Former Soviet Union to give you a first-hand account of the history and conditions of each of the significant economic zones studied – MERCOSUR, European Union, Russia and the FSU, Oceania, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and East Asia. (3 credit hours, mid-April to mid-August)

Students should plan to spend an average of seven to 10 hours per week on each class. This includes lectures, readings, recitations and homework.

The courses are $2,700 for three credit hours of graduate work. They are open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience. For more information about a course, or to apply, you must notify the MAB Program Coordinator at mab@ksu.edu and then fill out an online application.