Online Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems

Applicants are eligible to apply if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Desired candidates will have experience working in a field related to food and agriculture.

Applicants must have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 semester hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program. Or applicants must have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

If applicants have a lower GPA, they may address it in their statement of intent. They should describe contributing circumstances through their personal experiences. The admission committee will consider these applicants for admission.

The admission committee will consider lower GPAs for provisional admission. Provisional admission applies to applicants with desirable work experience and/or good reasons why their GPA was low. If provisional, the student must maintain a B or better in the first semester of the program.

All applicants must submit:

• Graduate admission application and application fee.
• Official transcripts.
• Personal statement.
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume.
• Two letters of recommendation.

All candidates must provide a statement of intent that should not exceed 600 words. The statement should answer the questions below.

1. What key research questions do you wish to address and/or what problems do you wish to solve as part of your plan of study?
2. How will your background contribute to your success in the program?

Ideal applicants are active professionals in the food and agriculture industry. Students hail from private companies of all sizes, government agencies, university agriculture extensions, philanthropies, nonprofits and trade associations. Farmers and ranchers interested in the future of sustainable food policy would also find value in this program.

International applicants will need to meet ASU’s English proficiency requirements. Additionally, applicants should have the equivalent of a TOEFL Score of 100 or greater to meet course prerequisite requirements for the program.