Agricultural Business

 Agricultural Business program emphasizes preparation for agriculture service industry occupations. Courses are offered in soil science, animal science, weed and pest management, sales, business management, marketing and economics. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in the business world of agriculture sales and service. Graduates of this program will find technical and entry-level management positions in crop care companies, feed and livestock product companies and many other businesses that serve the producer with goods and services.

The program schedule that follows is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional quarters of study. Students should consult their academic advisor for help in planning their schedules.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Business degree in Agricultural Business Technology, a graduate will be able to:

• Identify plant nutrient deficiencies and describe corrective measures.
• Develop a written agricultural business plan.
  
• Locate current information in solving technical and critical thinking problems.
  
• Demonstrate effective employability skills.
  
• Demonstrate basic sales principles.
  
• Identify major plant pests, including weeds, insects and diseases.
  

Scholastic Preparation
High school chemistry, biology, geometry, algebra and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.

Transfer Options
Students enrolled in Associate of Applied Business and Associate of Applied Science degree programs are preparing for employment upon graduation from the program. However, at some point many of these students are also interested in completing a baccalaureate degree. A number of colleges or universities have designed baccalaureate completion programs designed for students completing applied degrees. See the Transfer section of the catalog for more information.

Humanities/Social Science Electives
A complete listing of humanities and social science electives is available in the College Catalog.