Masters in Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management

The Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management program at CSU’s Spur campus in Denver offers students a master’s degree or certificate in innovation and entrepreneurship, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to launch new businesses, new products, and new technologies.

The program also offers companies or research scientists an opportunity to engage a team of graduate students to explore the commercial potential and develop a business model for bringing an innovative idea or technology to life. We thrive by bringing innovators together.

Complete program details and regular updates can be found at Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management Program Information.

In-Person Coursework at CSU Spur Campus

We offer this program in-person at the new CSU Spur campus in Denver. However, since the program is not located on the main CSU campus in Fort Collins, it is considered a distance program, and thus student enrollment is managed by CSU Online.

  • Additional program and admissions information for prospective students can be found on the program’s page at CSU Online.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Core concepts and skills for entrepreneurship, such as opportunity recognition, ideation, customer discovery, validation, and communication of business ideas 
  • Understanding the complex structure of today’s global agriculture and food system and how innovation impacts the industry 
  • Foundational business skills including economics, marketing, accounting, finance, intellectual property, legal and regulatory 
  • A professional identity as an “entrepreneur”, “innovator”, or “change-maker” 
  • How to combine your talents, skills, and personal strengths with others in a creative team 

Where You’ll Find Us

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CSU Spur

CSU’s Denver’s campus at the National Western Center that brings together research, teaching and engagement activities in a modern-day approach to the university’s land-grant mission.

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Interest

Related Interests

  • Agriculture
  • Food
  • Innovation
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Product development
  • Technology commercialization
  • Agtech
  • Foodtech
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Related Careers

  • Agribusiness or food entrepreneur
  • Research and development
  • Business development
  • Marketing manager
  • Venture capital
  • Research administration

 

Contact Us

Please contact us to answer questions about our program or schedule a call with our team! cas_ag_food_innovation_management@mail.colostate

Faculty

Greg Graff

Gregory Graff

Program Advisor

Laston Charriez

Laston Charriez

Program Advisor