Programs of Study
Agricultural Production
Advanced interdisciplinary education in science and agribusiness are the core of the agricultural production program. Students specialize in food and animal production, crop production, or sustainable production systems.
Bioprocessing & Bioenergy
Bridging science and business in bioprocessing and sustainable bio-based energy and related biosciences.
Food Science & Human Nutrition
Expertise in nutrition and food science, combined with business skills, provides many career options in the food, pharmaceutical, and ingredient sectors.
Geographic Information Science
Capturing cutting-edge geospatial technologies to market and provide real-time information to consumers and businesses is the core of the geographic information science program.
Plant Biotechnology
The program prepares graduates to integrate business acuity with the top-notch science credentials demanded by a wide array of biotechnology careers in agriculture, medicine and environmental enterprises.
Technical Systems Management
Graduates focus on the application of engineering principles, the study of technology used in agriculture, and the integration of business concepts in food and agricultural industries.
What is the Illinois PSM
The Illinois Professional Science Master’s (PSM) offers M.S. degree programs combining scientific knowledge and business know-how.
The programs are full-time, do not require a thesis, and are completed in 18-months — three semesters and one summer term.
Spring 2021 Plans
The University of Illinois is providing instruction in person, on-line and by hybrid methods for Spring 2021.
Scholarship Opportunity for Fall 2021 Applicants
The Illinois Professional Science Master's program is pleased to announce a competitive scholarship opportunity for eligible Fall 2021 applicants.
Alumni Spotlight
Eva (Sztechmiler) Brown graduated from the Agricultural Production PSM program, where she specialized in sustainability production, in 2012.
Companies Our Students Work With
By the Numbers
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100% of IL PSM students have completed an internship!
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83% of IL PSM graduates are employed within 6 months
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25-35 students enroll annually, allowing personalized support
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