Program Overview

Agribusiness Program

The Agribusiness program at the University of NebraskaLincoln prepares students for varied career opportunities in commodity marketing, ag banking and finance, sales, farm management, policy, agribusiness management, renewable resources, and law. The program is designed to tackle industry challenges as global demand for food, fiber, and energy grows.

Program Overview

The program is offered through the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and requires 120 credit hours to complete. Students can choose from six flexible program options, minors, and certificates to customize their education.

Areas of Focus

The program offers several areas of focus, including:

• Agribusiness Management
• Ag Banking/Finance
• Ag Marketing/Merchandising
• Food Product Marketing/Management
• Livestock Industries
• Pre-Law (3+3 Program)

Program Features

The program features a comprehensive curriculum that combines equal strengths in agriculture and business, providing students with critical agricultural economics and business decision-making skills. The program also offers hands-on experience through classes in the Agricultural Economics Commodity Trade Room, a real-world, applied learning environment.

Notable Courses

Some notable courses in the program include:

• Farm and Ranch Management (AECN 201)
• Agribusiness Entrepreneurship in Food Products Marketing (AECN 225/MRKT 225)

Internships and Careers

Students in the program have access to various internship opportunities, including:

• Grain merchandising intern, Archer Daniels Midland
• Global irrigation product support specialist, Lindsay Company
• Agronomy/crop scout intern, Cargill AgHorizons
• Bank management intern, First National Bank
• Retail credit underwriting, Farm Credit Services of America
• Beef sales, Great Plains Beef

Graduates of the program have gone on to pursue careers in:

• Commodity merchandising, ADM
• Management associate, Cargill Animal Nutrition
• Crop consultant, Central Valley Ag
• Assistant coordinator for U.S. Agriculture, Howard G. Buffett Foundation
• Grain merchandiser, Bunge
• Seed technician, Bayer

Graduate Schools

Some graduates of the program have gone on to pursue advanced degrees at:

• Master of Business Administration, University of NebraskaLincoln
• Juris Doctor, University of South Dakota
• Law, University of Nebraska College of Law
• M.S. Agricultural Economics, University of NebraskaLincoln
• M.S. Professional Accountancy, University of NebraskaLincoln
• M.S. Leadership Education, University of NebraskaLincoln

Outside the Classroom

Students in the program can get involved in various activities outside the classroom, including:

• Launching their own business through the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program
• Earning a Certificate in Sales Excellence
• Participating in the Clifton Builders Program
• Developing a marketing plan for the National Agri-Marketing Conference

Featured Faculty

The program features faculty members who are experts in their field, including:

• Fabio Mattos, Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics

Academics and Experiential Learning

The program offers a range of academic and experiential learning opportunities, including:

• Real-world internship experiences with local to global companies and organizations
• Coursework that enables students to start their own business, manage livestock, develop video and advertising skills, test and analyze field properties, or advocate for agriculture or natural resources

Career Preparedness

The program prepares students for careers in agribusiness by teaching them analytical skills, decision-making skills, and risk management techniques. Students also have access to the latest technology available in the Commodity Trading Room.

Community

The program offers a range of community-based activities, including:

• Living with others who share similar career interests in the Ag Futures Learning Community
• Joining one of the campus Greek organizations to foster early connections and involvement
• Participating in Department of Ag Economics student organizations, such as the National Agri-Marketing Association, Ag Econ/Agribusiness Club, and Commodity Marketing Club.