Title
Agribusiness
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - 60 credits
About this program
This program includes courses in all major areas of agribusiness, including management, marketing, agronomy, animal science, precision agriculture and business analysis. The program prepares students to work in agricultural businesses at the technical, sales or managerial level. The program also prepares students to be engaged in a farming operation and learn to make sound management decisions based on financial analysis and production information.
Program outcomes
- Describe basic professional and ethical practices in agriculture.
- Develop skills to manage projects and business resources in an agribusiness operation.
- Learn effective oral and written communication in a business setting.
- Understand the general principles of the livestock industry.
- Understand the principles and practices of plant and related sciences as applied to field crops.
- Understand and apply agribusiness management, including marketing, financial analysis and economics.
- Use computer software and hardware tools for problem-solving and decision-making.
- Use critical thinking skills to evaluate the implications of management decisions.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
