Program Overview

Introduction to the BS Agricultural Systems Management Program

The mission of the Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) program is to provide a "learn by doing" undergraduate educational experience that prepares students for systems management practice in support of agriculture and related industries throughout the West. The ASM program is ABET accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission.

Program Overview

Students receive broad agricultural training with a business and management emphasis in one of the following areas:

• Project management
• Construction management
• Plant production
• Livestock production
• Food and fiber processing
• Environmental information management
• Water/irrigation
• Processing and manufacturing Students have the opportunity to develop management expertise through interdisciplinary experiences in agricultural technology and business-oriented coursework.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the ASM program are to produce graduates who, in 3-5 years after graduation, are successful as one of the following:

• Individuals that are successful in technical, business, or management positions within agriculture or related industries
• Adapting to new challenges and opportunities through the application of acquired knowledge in agricultural systems management
• Actively pursuing professional development such as a degree in an advanced degree program, professional license, or technical certification

Graduate Outcomes

Agricultural Systems Management graduates demonstrate:

• A knowledge and understanding of basic agricultural technologies and agribusiness principles necessary for technical operations and business management careers in agriculture and related industries
• An understanding of modern science and practice within a specialized agricultural area of interest
• The ability to apply quantitative, analytical processes for developing solutions to technological, business or management problems associated with production, processing, or the distribution of products and support services in agriculture and related industries
• An understanding of the interconnected "systems" of agriculture
• The ability to safely and properly handle the materials, machines, sensors, tools and techniques of modern agricultural or technical operations
• The ability to communicate and perform as effective agricultural systems management professionals in the solution of problems crossing discipline or cultural boundaries

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities are available in:

• The manufacturing, sales, service of agricultural equipment and machinery
• Construction management
• Management and production of animals and crops
• Processing of food and fiber
• Management of water/irrigation facilities The program is recognized by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and is ABET accredited.