Overview
The M.S. in Agricultural Systems Management in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering is designed to develop new understanding through research and creativity, giving you the flexibility to pursue either a thesis or non-thesis track.
You can tailor your studies across specializations that connect engineering and agriculture, including environmental and natural resources, machine and energy systems, systems analysis, and food, feed, and fiber processing.
In the thesis option, you’ll complete advanced coursework, build research methodology skills, and plan, conduct, analyze, and report a comprehensive research project in a formal thesis.
For students who need added flexibility, the program also offers a non-thesis track and is approved for delivery via asynchronous distance education technology
Why Texas A&M?
At Texas A&M, you can choose the path that fits your goals—thesis or non-thesis—while still gaining a graduate education built around research-driven problem solving and creative inquiry.
You’ll study in a program with breadth: the curriculum spans critical systems that shape modern agriculture, from natural resources and energy to processing and systems analysis, so you can align your work with the industries and challenges that motivate you most.
If you need maximum scheduling control, Texas A&M has approved the degree for asynchronous distance delivery, allowing you to progress without relocating or pausing your career.
And if you’re specifically looking for an online emphasis, the online M.S. is focused in food processing technology, giving you a clear, applied direction within a high-impact sector.