Program Overview

Online Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management Degree

The Online Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management degree is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business concepts applied to agriculture and farm management. This program is offered by Southwest Minnesota State University and can be completed in 2-4 years.

Program Overview

The program requires 56-59 credit hours in the major and includes courses in marketing, accounting, economics, and statistics. Students will also complete an Agricultural Finance concentration, which explores banking and finance principles.

Curriculum Details

The curriculum includes 20 online courses that cover various aspects of agribusiness management, including:

• AGBU 101: Seminar I: Career Development & Portfolio Design
• AGBU 365: Farm and Ranch Management I
• AGBU 440: Agricultural Marketing
• AGBU 460: Agricultural Finance
• AGBU 475: Agricultural and Food Policy
• AGBU 495: Seminar II: Career Readiness & Portfolio Assessment
• ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics
• ECON 300: Introduction to Cooperatives
• AGBU 400: International Agricultural Development
• BLAW 305: Business Law I: Legal Environment and Contract Law

Business Core

The business core includes courses in accounting, finance, and management, such as:

• ACCT 211: Principles of Accounting I
• ACCT 212: Principles of Accounting II
• ECON 202: Principles of Macroeconomics
• MGMT 221: Computer Concepts and Applications
• FIN 230: Business Statistics I (or equivalent)

Agricultural Finance Concentration

The Agricultural Finance concentration includes courses in money and banking, managerial finance, and insurance and risk management, such as:

• ECON 328: Money and Banking
• FIN 350: Managerial Finance
• FIN 360: Insurance and Risk Management
• AGBU 330: Commodity Futures & Options Trading (optional)
• AGBU 499: Internship (optional)

Admissions Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Apply by the designated deadline
• Submit official high school transcripts
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (3.0 recommended)
• International students must provide additional information and meet specific requirements

Tuition and Aid

The estimated tuition cost for the program is $38,796, with a cost per credit hour of $323.30. Students may be eligible for financial aid, scholarships, and military benefits.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in agribusiness management, agricultural finance, and related fields, with competitive salaries and job placement rates.

Program Outcomes

The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in agribusiness management, including:

• Demonstrating expertise in biotechnology, geographic information systems, and food-and-fuel demand in the agribusiness industry
• Implementing the concentration in agricultural finance in daily job tasks
• Gaining leadership skills that focus on the management of a company and its assets

Faculty

The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields, including Dr. Gerald Toland, Professor of Economics and Agriculture.