Dual degree program was offered by Cornell’s Master of Professional Studies (MPS) and State Agricultural University’ (SAU’s) Master of Technology (M. Tech.) programs. Through this program, the students acquired two degrees in five semesters and were trained adequately to engage in rural development that could bring sustainable gains in agriculture and rural industry through enterprise development and technology transfer. The program was initially proposed to fulfil significant unmet needs of life science professionals who could effectively combine science, technology and management knowledge and skills to benefit an industry characterized by high levels of global integration.
The degree was offered as a dual degree from Cornell University and the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). 13 students have graduated in year 2008 to 2011. The program was co-sponsored by Sathguru Management Consultants Private Limited and NavabhaiRatan Tata Trust (NRTT). The program supported development and implementation of two Cornell University (MPS) programs in food processing and plant breeding (Agricultural Biotechnology) respectively.
