International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business - Rural Development

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

As an international direct student at Louisiana State University, students will receive exclusive and rigorous academic coursework, priority access to in-demand courses, guidance from academic advisors and mentors, career development and networking opportunities, and intensive classes with domestic students.

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Agricultural Business at Louisiana State University offers students a comprehensive business background combined with a working knowledge of production agriculture. Students can choose from areas of concentration such as Agribusiness Finance, Food Industry Management, International Business, or Rural Development.

Students in the Rural Development concentration will learn how to measure the economic health and vitality of local communities and regions, providing skills that can be applied to assist businesses, non-profits, and governments in enhancing economic growth and community development outcomes. Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business with a concentration in Rural Development can pursue careers as Economic Development Officers, Non-Profit Community Developers, Grant Writers, Government Development Officers, Parish Administrators, or Policy Analysts.