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Agribusiness Management Technology

Graduates of this program generally pursue careers with the industries and agencies that serve production agriculture. Some typical career choices include: sales and service representatives for feed, fertilizer and equipment industries; inspectors of milk and other agricultural products; rural credit officers; or specialists with agencies such as the Dairy Herd Improvement Association, the Soil Conservation Service, and the Peace Corps.

Students benefit from the combination of classroom instruction and practical laboratory experience, which includes use of the extensive facilities at the college farm. In addition to the important basics in plant and animal agriculture, the program emphasizes business and communication skills.

Students who complete a degree in Agribusiness Management Technology can transfer seamlessly into the bachelor's program in Business, Diversified Agriculture, or Sustainable Design & Technology. 

Students with an Associate of Applied Science in Agribusiness Management Technology will be able to:
  • Understand the income and expense sources of varied agricultural business
  • Adequately prepare and assess an agribusiness business plan
  • Prepare income and expense accounts 
  • Understand marketing principles
  • Understand small business management including payroll and human resources
  • Competently represent agriculture in all venues
The normal number of credits required for a degree is 66.

First Year
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
ACC 2121 - Financial Accounting  4 ACC 1010 -  Computerized Accounting 3
AGR 1011 - Agricultural Techniques I 2 ACC 2122 -  Managerial Accounting  4
AGR 1050 - Livestock Production 3 ENG 2080 - Technical Communications 3
ENG 10XX - English 3 LAH 1050 -  Introduction to Soils 4
LAH 1020 - Introduction to Horticulture 3 AGR XXXX - Ag Elective 2-4
MAT 1210-  Principles of Mathematics 3 16-18
18
Second Year
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
BUS 2210 - Small Business Management 3 BUS 2230 -   Principles of Marketing  3
CHE 1020 - Introduction to Chemistry 4 BUS 2410 -  Human Resource Management 3
CIS 1080 -  Intro Spreadsheet/Db Mgmnt 2 ENG 1070 -  Effective Speaking 3 
ELE XXXX -  AH/SS Elective 3 ELE XXXX -  AH/SS Elective 3
Select two: (6 Credits Minimum) ELE XXXX -  Elective 3-4
AGR 2020 -  Farm Buildings 3
AGR 2040 -  Forage Production 3
AGR XXXX -  Ag Elective 3
BUS 2020 -  Principles of Management 3
BUS 2270 -  Organizational Communication 4
BUS XXXX -  Business Elective 3-4
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