Agribusiness Service and Management
Program Description
From the Catalog
Associate of Applied Science Degree - 72 Credits
This program is designed to prepare students to sell and deliver services as employees of agribusiness firms in the crop and livestock related industries. Duties include performance of retail and office procedural tasks, preparation and implementation of marketing programs, sales and sales management, preparation of financial and business reports, delivery of products and services and managing selected aspects of these businesses. The program includes technical agriculture courses in the areas of plant, soil and animal science as well as agricultural industry equipment operation and maintenance. The courses in business include the subject areas of accounting, business procedures, interpersonal communication, financial and business management, marketing, selling and computer operations. This program includes a general education component of 18 credits.
Diploma - 72 Credits
The Agribusiness Service and Management program prepares graduates for careers in the feeds, fertilizer, chemicals, and farm supply areas of agriculture. Students will take classes in animal science, animal nutrition, chemicals, soil and crop science, computers, communications, and sales and management. An 11 credit supervised occupational experience in an agribusiness firm is required.
Program Core Competencies (Common)
As a result of completing this program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective participation on an agribusiness team
- Maintain and safely operate industry equipment
- Demonstrate financial management skills
- Demonstrate promotion and selling of agricultural services and products
- Develop and maintain records required for successful employment