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Program Information
The Agribusiness Administration Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in agribusiness organizations. Students gain an understanding of production agriculture and the role of agribusiness in the economy. Students are provided classroom instruction, lab, and field experience in order to pursue a career in agriculture business, administration, or accounting. Graduates of this program are awarded a certificate.
Job Outlook
About 88,500 openings for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
What will you do
Agribusiness administration involves overseeing daily operations of agricultural establishments, including crop management, livestock care, and equipment maintenance. It also involves developing business strategies to achieve financial objectives. Agribusiness management applies business skills in areas such as marketing, finance, economics, and management to the agricultural industry.
Wages
- Entry Level: $17.47
- Average: $32.32
- Experienced: $39.74
(wages can vary considerably depending on chosen career)
First Semester | ||||
| AGA 181 - Introduction to Crop Science | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| AGS 113 - Survey of the Animal Industry | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| AGB 330 - Farm Business Management | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Totals: 9.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| AGB 101 - Agricultural Economics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| AGB 466 - Agricultural Finance | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 711 - Business and Financial Mathematics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
*May substitue with MAT 102 or higher (3 credits). | ||||
Semester Totals: 9.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 18.0 | ||||
Notes:1May substitute with MAT 102 or higher. | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Demonstrate leadership and effective time management skills.
- Categorize soil, plant, and climatic factors that influence plant growth and development.
- Establish proper record keeping skills and use those records to construct and analyze various financial instruments used.
- Develop a risk management plan that incorporates standard financial instruments, marketing techniques, and other industry accepted tools.