Agribusiness AgSpark Agronomy

14 Credits CERT 3134, Academic Catalog 2022-2023

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Degree Description

The certificate is designed for individuals to enter agribusiness careers in the plant systems career pathways of agriculture. Students will support and service crop and soils business operations that provide input resources for farm operations. Individuals may be involved with the movement, transportation, distribution and application of inputs for the production and marketing of agriculture crops.

Campus: North Mankato
Program Start Dates: Fall and Spring Semester

Estimate for 14 credit program

Tuition is paid on a semester by semester basis and will vary depending on the courses and total credits you take.

Tuition and Fees: $2,875
Tools and Equipment: $ n/a
Total Estimated Cost: $2,875 *

Compare the costs and you'll see that tuition at South Central College is much more affordable than other institutions.

*Based on 2022-23 tuition rates. Does not include extra expenses for online delivery, course fees, or course differental. Books, transportation, and living expenses also not included.

The course requirements listed below are specific to the current school year (noted above). If you need to view the program from previous years view our Catalog Archive.

Required Technical Courses (7 Courses)

Complete all of the following courses:

AGBS1100 Agricultural Selling Skills (3 Credits)

This course covers the basic and advanced principles and techniques used in selling agricultural merchandise and services. Agricultural Sales has taken on increased importance in recent years. The introduction of new products and services has magnified the need for technically competent knowledgeable sales personnel. Role-playing and advanced, in-depth sales presentations will be done in class. Students will also be required to make an industry visit and write appropriate letters. (Prerequisites: None)

AGBS2015 Commercial Driver's License (1 Credit)

AGRI2780 Agribusiness Internship (1 - 9 Credits)

This course is a cooperative educational program between the student, faculty and the internship site/business. Students will apply competencies gained from previous coursework into an agribusiness industry workplace. Specific tasks to be completed by the student and will be identified in an individual training plan developed by the student, faculty and internship supervisor. Each training plan is specific to the individual student and business enterprise where the student is employed. (Prerequisite: Instructor Permission)

Course Outline

PLSC1100 Soils I (3 Credits)

This course has a lecture and a lab component. Areas of study will include the physical properties, chemical properties, biological properties, soil formation, classification, essential nutrient and soil survey. There will be emphasis on soil and water conservation and practices that can be used to reduce soil erosion. Evaluations of soil samples will be conducted in the agribusiness lab and in the field. (Prerequisites: None)

Course Outline

PLSC1300 Agronomy I (2 Credits)

PLSC2000 Commercial Pesticide License Training (1 Credit)

SGAG1000 Ag Orientation (1 Credit)

PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may change without notice. Your catalog of record may have different requirements.

Agribusiness AgSpark Agronomy - Certificate