Program Overview

University of Missouri Program Details

The University of Missouri offers over 300 degree programs, providing a wide range of academic opportunities for students. One of the programs offered is the Agricultural Systems Technology major, which combines interests in technology, machines, and business to innovate in agriculture, environmental protection, and related industries.

Program Description

Agricultural Systems Technology students study digital agricultural systems, including structures, hydraulics, precision agriculture, machinery, electricity, sensors, and the Internet of Things, to manage agricultural systems. This program prepares graduates to apply science, technology, and engineering principles to manage complex agricultural and production systems.

Career Paths

Graduates of the Agricultural Systems Technology program can pursue various careers, including:

• Agricultural Inspectors
• Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
• Agricultural Technicians
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
• Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
• Customer Service Representatives
• Demonstrators and Product Promoters
• Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians
• Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
• Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
• Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
• First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
• General and Operations Managers
• Health and Safety Engineers
• Management Analysts
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
• Precision Agriculture Technicians
• Quality Control Analysts
• Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
• Soil and Plant Scientists
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Program Classification

The Agricultural Systems Technology program is part of the following categories:

• Business and Commerce
• Natural, Environmental, and Life Sciences

Additional Information

For more details about the program, including departmental information, major requirements, and a 4-year graduation plan, refer to the relevant university resources.