Master of Agribusiness/Professional MBA Dual Degree
The Master of Agribusiness (MAB) and Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) dual degree program allows students to earn both the MAB and PMBA degrees concurrently. The program is designed for students who want to advance their careers in the food, agriculture or animal health sectors.
Students will gain business problem-solving skills, organizational communication expertise, and change management acumen, while developing strategic analysis competencies leveraging technological tools that optimize workplace efficiencies.
The MAB/PMBA positions students for career advancement opportunities. The dual degree program also provides skills for entry into a career in food, agriculture or animal health, regardless of the industry in which a student currently serves. Advanced business skills provide graduates with broad marketability and career flexibility, enhancing mobility.
Our Program
The MAB/PMBA dual program provides opportunities for students to continue their education without career interruption. Emphasis is given to blending classroom theory with applied projects to provide an unparalleled educational experience.
The dual degree option combines the best of both programs. The award‐winning MAB program has been building leaders in agribusiness for the last 20 years, and the PMBA program is a nationally ranked AACSB-accredited program with expertise in general business knowledge.
Program Highlights
- 60 credit hours with professional thesis
- 4 one-week on campus sessions
- Flexible to fit your schedule
- Innovative distance technology
- International experience
- Courses Include
- Accounting
- Behavioral management
- Ethics
- Finance
- Global trade and policy
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Strategy and optimization
Admission Requirements for the MAB/PMBA Dual Degree
- 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least a 3.0 GPA
- Two years of professional work experience
- Personal computer proficiency
- Undergraduate courses:
- 3 hours of accounting
- 6 hours of statistics OR 3 hours of graduate statistics
- 6 hours of macroeconomics, microeconomics or agricultural economics
- Minimum of business calculus equivalent or pre-determined score in the quantitative portion of the GMAT
- Minimum score of 500 on the GMAT (GMAT waived for applicants with 3 or more years of post-baccalaureate full-time work experience)
- TOEFL/IELTS/Pearson Test of English, less than 2 years old (non-native English speakers only)
Important Federal Student Aid Update: Starting with the Spring 2024 semester, students enrolled in K-State’s Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program are no longer eligible for federal, Title IV, forms of student financial assistance such as the Federal Direct Unsubsidized and/or the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan program. This change is being made to keep the flexibility and convenience of the schedule offered by the Master of Agribusiness program for adult learners. Ineligibility for federal forms of student aid is premised solely on the calendar structure of the program’s start and end dates for course work and is not premised in any manner on the program’s educational quality.
Students engaged in the Dual Masters of Agribusiness (MAB) – Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) program should note that only course work required for the completion of the PMBA portion may be utilized in calculating a student’s federal aid eligibility.
Important - Students in educational programs that are not eligible for federal forms of financial assistance, such as the MAB program remain eligible for other, non-federal forms of aid such as private/commercial educational loans and scholarship opportunities.
Students requiring some non-federal form of student loan assistance are encouraged to visit K-State’s Office of Student Financial Assistance’s at: https://www.k-state.edu/sfa/scholarships-aid/loans/private/
For additional student aid information, we encourage you to contact K-State’s Office of Student Financial Assistance at finaid@k-state.edu
