Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness: Agriculture Systems Management Option

Program Overview

The Agribusiness: Agriculture Systems Management option at this university provides a comprehensive education in agricultural business and management, with a focus on systems management. Students gain a strong foundation in agricultural economics, finance, and marketing, as well as specialized knowledge in areas such as precision agriculture, GIS, and water management. The program prepares graduates for careers in various sectors of the agricultural industry, including farm and agribusiness management, technical assistance, and research.

Program Outline

Outline:

Agribusiness: Agriculture Systems Management Option (BS) (71 Hours- No Minor Required)

Required Courses:

• AG111 Agribusiness Orientation (1)
• AG140 Communicating in Agriculture (3)
• AG208 Agriculture Bus Data Analysis (3)
• AG245 Agricultural Economics (3)
• AG250 Agribusiness Management (3)
• AG334 Agribusiness Finance (3)
• AG340 Agriculture Safety (3)
• AG355 Agriculture Seminar (2)
• AG447 Marketing of Agricultural Products (3)
• AG470 Agribusiness Sales (3)
• AO120 Plant Science (3)
• AO125 Plant Science Lab (1)
• AY101 Animal Science (3)
• HO110 Intro to Horticulture (3)

Choose 3 hours:

• AG381 Agribusiness Management II (3)
• AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)

Choose 3 hours:

• AG465 Agriculture Internship (3-6)
• AG469 Undergrad Research (3)

Agriculture Systems Management

• AG303 Agriculture Mechanization (3)
• AO215 Soils (3)
• MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
• MI375 Management Information Systems (3)
• PH120 Introductory Physics (5)

Choose 3 hours:

• AG333 Agriculture Law (3)
• AG433 Agricultural & Food Policy

Choose 6 hours:

• AG440 Precision Agriculture (3)
• AG444 Spatial Analysis in GIS (3)
• AG451 Adapting Agriculture to Global Population (3)
• AG551 Water Management (3)

OR

• HO464 Hydroponics & Horticulture Technologies (3)
• AO327 Sustainable Agriculture (3)
• AO401 AG & Natural Resource Management (3)
• AY320 Meat Science (3)

Choose 9 hours of ET prefix courses OR 9 hours of FM prefix courses:

Sequence 1:

• ET160 Basic Electric Circuits (3)
• ET245 Logic Circuits (3)
• ET304 Fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers (3)

Sequence 2:

• CM143 Construction Methods & Materials I (3)
• CM320 Construction Cost Estimating (3)
• CM330 Construction Planning and Scheduling (3)

OR

• CM315 Construction Contracts and Legal Issues (3)

Sequence 3:

• CM126 Computer Aided Architectural Drafting (3)
• CM226 Residential Architectural Drafting & Design (3)
• CM322 Commercial Architectural Drafting & Design (3)

Additional Requirements:

• Some courses may fulfill General Education requirements.
• Choose 4-5 hours:
• CH181 Basic Principles of Chemistry (5) OR
• CH184/185 General Chemistry I and Lab (4)
• Choose 3 hours:

Careers:

• Product Education – Use and Value
• Technical Assistance and Troubleshooting
• Technical Product Development, Testing, Application, and Sales
• Farm & Agribusiness Management
• Coordinating, Directing and Supervising Manufacturing and Processing Operations
• Building and Equipment Layout, Use (Materials Handling, Flow, Processing)
• Operations Manager and/or Supervisor
• Production Manager and/or Supervisor
• Product Quality Control Manager
• Financial Analyst and/or Advisor
• Research Analyst
• Insurance Agent
• Loan Officer
• GIS Specialist
• Water Resource Specialist
• Engineering Technician