Applications for graduate study in agricultural and biological engineering are accepted from qualified individuals who have a baccalaureate degree in engineering or agricultural systems management from a college or university of recognized standing. These students may work toward Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering (M.S.A.E.), Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. The master's degree candidate may elect either a thesis or non-thesis option program. A minimum of 24 semester hours for the master's degree with a thesis and 33 semester hours for the master's degree without a thesis is required.