About the course

Agriculture is high-tech, big business, data-driven and future-savvy. Successful farmers and agricultural professionals have to know a whole lot more than farmers did just a generation ago. Agricultural Systems & Education is the degree for versatility within the ag industry. We'll teach you those things that will keep you on the cutting edge of farming in the 21st century. You can specialize, or you can follow the General Agriculture track. You can even earn a minor in this area, providing agricultural emphasis to another degree.

　　This major covers pesticides, computers in agriculture, power equipment, agricultural machinery management and agricultural mechanization/precision agriculture, agricultural construction, biotechnology, genetics, agricultural processing systems, food engineering technology, and more. Each specialization has its own requirements. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$60,960

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Carbondale
Summer (June), 2024	Carbondale
Fall (August), 2024	Carbondale
Spring (January), 2025	Carbondale
Summer (June), 2025	Carbondale
Fall (August), 2025	Carbondale

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

A completed application for admission.

　　A $40 non-refundable application fee. Fees may be waived for students who meet certain income levels. See your high school guidance counselor for details.

　　Current, official transcripts from each high school and college you’ve attended. All transcripts must be issued within the last 30 days and be contained in official sealed envelopes or sent through an electronic transcript system. A final high school transcript will be required upon graduation and completion of all high school course work.

　　An official copy of ACT or SAT scores. These must be sent directly from the testing organization or listed on your official high school transcript. Our school codes are 1144 for ACT and 1726 for SAT.

　　TOEFL - 68 on the internet based test

　　TOEFL - 520 on the paper-based test (We do not accept the revised paper based test)

　　IELTS - 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 68.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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