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This Program is Not Accepting Any New Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_sidebar area=”et_pb_widget_area_19″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_sidebar][et_pb_social_media_follow url_new_window=”off” follow_button=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/agribusiness-and-food-innovation-management-program\/” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”on” url_new_window=”off”]linkedin[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”facebook” url=”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CSU.AFIM\/” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#3b5998″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”on” url_new_window=”off”]facebook[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][\/et_pb_social_media_follow][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Squiggle – Aligned Left” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”||1%||false|false” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\t\t [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”36px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We strive to offer the Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management program at an overall cost point that is <\/span>quite <\/span>competitive <\/span>relative<\/span> to comparable programs. The degree program is more focused and thus has lower total credit hour requirements. Also, our tuition rates are<\/span> based on those typical <\/span>to graduate<\/span> degree programs in the agricultural sciences rather than in business schools.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1E4D2B” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F1F1F1″ custom_margin=”|auto|-18px|auto||” border_radii=”off|6px|6px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”squiggle” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1%||false|false” global_module=”23370″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\t\t [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”36px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F1F1F1″ custom_padding=”|3%||3%|false|true” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#F1F1F1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#F15625″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management program is conducted in person at the new CSU Spur campus in Denver because this program does not operate on the main CSU campus in Fort Collins, enrollment is administered through CSU Online, a division of the university\u2019s Office of Engagement and Extension that provides affordable access to exceptional online and distance education taught by CSU\u2019s faculty. One result of this policy is that tuition rates for this program are not subject to resident vs non-resident differences. All students, Colorado residents and non-residents alike, pay the same competitive tuition rates.<\/p>\n The program involves courses from<\/span> two <\/span>academic units of the University:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F1F1F1″ custom_padding=”|3%||3%|false|true” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#F1F1F1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#F15625″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F1F1F1″ custom_padding=”|3%||3%|false|true” border_color_bottom=”#414141″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#F15625″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”36px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Other costs of attending graduate school depend upon factors like whether<\/span> you are<\/span> attending full time or part time, other student fees, costs of living, and more. For general information on the costs of attending Colorado State University, visit the Office of Financial Aid\u2019s <\/span>Cost of Attendance calculator page<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n For example, the Office of Financial Aid\u00a0estimates the following annual\u00a0costs for a graduate student living off campus:\u00a0<\/p>\n Please note, these do not include food, medical, and other expenses. It is important to plan and budget.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F1F1F1″ custom_padding=”|3%||3%|false|true” border_radii=”off|||6px|6px” border_width_bottom=”2px” border_color_bottom=”#F1F1F1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#F15625″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”36px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Please note that CSU\u2019s Health Insurance Policy<\/strong><\/a> has been determined to apply to students in the Agribusiness and Food Innovation management program at CSU Spur, even though students are enrolled in the program via CSU Online.<\/p>\n This requirement can be met in any of several ways. Students can opt in for the University\u2019s health programs at time of enrollment, for which facilities and services are available on the Fort Collins campus. However, that location may be inconvenient for students living in Denver. Students may also elect coverage under their own insurance, or through their employer. Proof of coverage must be demonstrated.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F1F1F1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”|3%||3%|false|true” border_radii=”off|6px|6px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”squiggle” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1%||false|false” global_module=”23370″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\t\t [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”36px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Financial aid is available to graduate students enrolled through CSU Online. Financial aid can take several forms, including grants, subsidized student loans, scholarships, and student employment.<\/span> You <\/span>are responsi<\/span>ble for<\/span> applying for financial aid opportunities separately from your application for <\/span>ad<\/span>missions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”|3%||3%|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#F15625″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n More detailed information<\/span><\/span><\/span> specific<\/span><\/span><\/span>ally for students enrolled through CSU Online<\/span><\/span><\/span> can be found on the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Financial Aid page<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> at CSU Online.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#F15625″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Additional Financial aid <\/span><\/span><\/span>for <\/span><\/span><\/span>graduate students (both domestic and international) can be found on the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>CSU Graduate School website<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>. While many scholarships are available, many are offered by organizations and agencies external to CSU, and the rules and <\/span><\/span><\/span>eligibility <\/span><\/span><\/span>criteria vary.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#F15625″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Financial aid opportunities specific<\/span><\/span><\/span> to<\/span><\/span><\/span> international students are highlighted by the <\/span><\/span><\/span>university\u2019s<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Office of International Programs, International Student & Scholar Services the CSU International Students website<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span>For international students, if you are admitted, you will be asked to ensure you have sufficient financial <\/span><\/span><\/span>resources to support yourself during<\/span><\/span><\/span> the course of your degree before joining the program.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”6px|||||” border_radii=”off|||6px|6px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” custom_padding=”|3%||3%|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Please note that, as a professional degree, the Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management program does not offer research assistantships or teaching assistantships. <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”|3%||3%|false|true” border_radii=”off|||6px|6px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Squiggle – Aligned Left” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”||1%||false|false” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\t\t [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”36px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The following scholarships are available specifically to students in the Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management program.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#1E4D2B” icon_color=”#F15625″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_level=”h3″ background_enable_color=”off” db_closeable=”on” db_initial_state=”all_closed” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Gregory M. and Patricia S. Perry Scholarship in Agribusiness Entrepreneurship” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”on”]<\/p>\n The Gregory M. and Patricia S. Perry Scholarship in Agribusiness Entrepreneurship <\/strong>is awarded to a new student entering the program. The scholarship is $5,000. Greg Perry is an agricultural economist who has worked for four decades as a professor at Oregon State and Colorado State Universities.\u00a0 He and his wife are also entrepreneurs, they currently operate a small farm and a real estate management\/construction firm.\u00a0 Dr. Perry is currently a co-leader of the new Master\u2019s program in Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management.<\/p>\n Students who want to be considered for the Perry scholarship should express interest in their graduate school application materials, indicating what their career plans are once they complete the master\u2019s degree.\u00a0 The scholarship will be awarded on June 1 of each year.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”NextGen Ag Leadership Scholarships (Not offered in 2025)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The NextGen Ag Leadership Scholarships <\/strong>are awarded to two students entering the program, thanks to a competitive grant awarded by the Colorado Department of Agriculture\u2019s Markets Division to the Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management program for graduate students pursuing the Masters in Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management at Colorado State University\u2019s Spur Campus. The strategic priority of the scholarship is developing individual leadership and entrepreneurial skills among NextGen agriculturalists. Criteria include:<\/p>\n Students who want to be considered for one of the NextGen Ag Leadership scholarships should express that interest in their graduate school application materials, indicating how they meet the criteria and what their career plans are once they complete the master\u2019s degree. The scholarship will be awarded on June 1 of each year.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text admin_label=”Squiggle – Aligned Left” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”||1%||false|false” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\t\t [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”36px” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are many scholarships from other organizations for which <\/span><\/span>you may be competitive as a <\/span><\/span><\/span>student<\/span><\/span> enrolling in the Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management m<\/span><\/span>program<\/span><\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/span>You <\/span><\/span><\/span>are responsible for<\/span> researching and applying <\/span>to<\/span> these scholarships separately<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nCosts and Financial Aid<\/h1>\n
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