44 Farms-Texas A&M International Beef Cattle Academy
With a limited class size and online coursework taught by internationally renowned Texas A&M faculty and guest lecturers, the 44 Farms-Texas A&M International Beef Cattle Academy, IBCA, is a certificate program that offers an exclusive and customized learning experience tailored to the educational and professional needs of each participant. As a participant, you will have access to emerging technologies in beef cattle reproduction, nutrition, genetics, health, and welfare related to all phases of beef production, including cutting-edge practices for the quality and safety of beef products.
At the completion of the IBCA, you will put your knowledge into practice through hands-on learning experiences at various locations in Texas and on the Texas A&M University College Station campus. Your program will conclude with a graduation ceremony held during the history-making Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, attended by over 1,700 participants annually.
Advance your knowledge and become part of the Aggie community in global beef production by becoming a graduate of the International Beef Cattle Academy!
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact certificate administrators at ibca@tamu.edu.
Applicants
Ideal academy students are enthusiastic and willing to advance their understanding by learning the most up to date and emerging information in the industry.
Here is a list of example students:
- Advanced beef industry professionals
- Technical services and marketing professionals
- Graduate or Professional Students
- Government officials
- Breed association personnel
Scholarships that cover up to 70% of the tuition costs are available.
Plan A – Certificate Program
Minimum enrollment – six courses
- Downpayment of $6,000.00 due one month before the start of the IBCA.
- A payment of $1,000.00 per course will be due one month prior to the start of each of the six required courses.
- Additional courses may be taken at a rate of $2,500.00 per course. Payment is due one month prior to the start of each course.
- Total Investment: $12,000.00 – $16,500.00
Plan B – Certificate Program
Minimum enrollment – six courses
- No downpayment.
- A payment of $2,500.00 per course will be due two months prior to the start of each of the six required courses.
- Additional courses may be taken at a rate of $2,500.00 per course. Payment is due one month prior to the start of each course.
- Total Investment: $15,000.00 – $21,000.00
Plan C – Individual Courses
No minimum enrollment. – You will not be enrolled in the certificate program.
- Downpayment of $3,500.00 per course will be due two months prior to the start of each course.
- No guarantee of enrollment as priority will be given to students enrolled in the certificate program.
Experiential Learning and Graduation Ceremony at Texas A&M University
Minimum enrollment – six courses
- Students are responsible for travel to and from College Station, Texas and any VISA requirements (if needed). The IBCA will provide an invitation letter for B1/B2 VISA applications.
- Lodging, meals, and transportation expenses of students upon arrival in College Station are included in the certificate program registration.
Apply to the IBCA
Applications for the 2023-2024 class are now closed. More information about the 2024-2025 class will be available in late spring of 2024.
Course Description
44 Farms-Texas A&M International Beef Cattle Academy consists of seven online courses of approximately 30 hours each. The completion of six courses is required for certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us
For more information about the 44 Farms-Texas A&M International Beef Cattle Academy please email us at ibca@tamu.edu or contact the faculty below.
Reinaldo Cooke, Professor, Beef Cattle Production
Ky Pohler, Associate Professor, Beef Cattle Production
Alice Poggi Brandao, Instructional Assistant Professor, Beef Cattle Production
Sponsors
Sidney and Rawle “Buck” Thomason, Jr. 69 Endowment