Agricultural Business
- Credential:
- Associate of Applied Business
- Locations:
- Springfield - Leffel Lane
- Semester Credit Hours:
- 63
- Total Tuition & Fees:
- $10,501.79
Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Overview
Ready to explore the opportunities waiting for you in the agriculture industry? The agricultural business program prepares you for a diverse and fast-paced world of agricultural sales and service, combining technical knowledge with strong business skills. You’ll develop a solid foundation in soil science, soil fertility, animal science, pest management, sales, marketing and business management – core competencies that drive modern agribusiness success. Through applied coursework and industry-focused learning, this program equips you for technical and entry-level management roles in crop-care companies, feed and livestock product businesses and a wide range of service providers supporting agricultural producers.
Course Requirements
Year One
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 1100 | Ag Survey and Professional Development |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| AGR 1300 | Soil Science |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| AGR 1750 | Precision Agriculture |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| ENG 1111 | English I |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 1150 | Plant Science |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| AGR 1250 | Animal Agriculture |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| AGR 2000 | Co-op Experience in Ag Business Part I |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| ACC 1000 | Accounting Concepts |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| ENG 2211 | Business Communication | |
| or ENG 2230 | Technical Report Writing |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| MTH 1200 | Technical Math for Agriculture |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 2001 | Co-op Experience in Ag Business Part II |
Credit Hours: 1
|
Year Two
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 2200 | Crop Production |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| AGR 2601 | Weed Science |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| AGR 2700 | Ag Business Management |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| -- | Arts & Humanities Elective * |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | Social & Behavioral Science Elective* |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 2602 | Plant Pathology |
Credit Hours: 2.5
|
| AGR 2603 | Plant Insect Pests |
Credit Hours: 2.5
|
| AGR 2775 | Ag Marketing and Trade |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| AGR 2800 | Equipment Management, Maintenance & Repair |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| AGR 2850 | Agricultural Capstone Seminar |
Credit Hours: 3
|
Footnotes
*At least one must be a global awareness (GA) course. Select from social/behavioral sciences or arts/humanities courses identified in the Catalog as General Education for technical programs.
The program schedule 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 terms of study. Students should consult their academic advisor for help in planning their schedules.
A complete listing of humanities and social science electives is available in the College Catalog.
Related Paths
Agriculture
- Agricultural Business - Associate of Applied Business
- Agricultural Business, Engineering Technology - Associate of Applied Business
- Agriculture, General Transfer - Associate of Applied Business
- Horticulture Industry - Associate of Applied Science
- Precision Agriculture - Associate of Applied Science
- Precision Agriculture – Certificate
- Precision Agriculture Technician - Associate of Applied Science
- Weed and Plant Pest Management - Certificate
Questions? Contact Us!
Avery Davison
Assistant Professor, Agriculture937-328-3860