Agribusiness

Intro

Turn your love for farming into a rewarding career within the growing industry of Agribusiness. Graduates of this program are equipped with the necessary skills to engage in many aspects of an agricultural or ranch operation, from management to agronomy and beyond.

Degrees

Agribusiness

Degree:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Location:

Moorhead Campus

Online

Credits:

Overview

Program Overview

Become an effective farm or ranch operations manager, technical worker or salesperson with our Agribusiness associate degree program. Demand for agribusiness jobs is rising, and opportunities for rewarding work are plentiful. Coursework for this program covers a wide range of topics and skills that agribusiness workers will routinely put to use on the job, including farm management, finances, marketing, agronomy, animal science, precision ag and business analysis.

You’ll learn:

General practices of the livestock and field crop industries
Economics of farming
Professional and ethical practices in agriculture
Agribusiness management, including marketing and financials
Computer software and hardware tools for problem-solving
Financial and production data analysis to make informed decisions

Scholarships/Cost

M State has one of the lowest tuition rates in Minnesota, and thanks to grants, scholarships and sponsorships, more than half of all M State students have a completely tuition-free experience.

Learn all about our low tuition rates and fees at Detailed Cost. To explore financial aid options, visit Paying for College. We also offer Zero Textbook Cost programs and courses, which can save you substantial money on books; learn more at Z-Degrees.

Program Estimated Cost

Agribusiness - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Foundation Scholarships

M State's two foundations award more than $280,000 in student scholarships each year. You may be eligible — learn more at Foundations.

Workforce Development Scholarships

More than 40 programs at M State offer Workforce Development Scholarships to new students. See if your program is eligible and apply at Workforce Development Scholarships.

Business and Industry Sponsorships

M State collaborates with local businesses to offer valuable student support, such as financial assistance, internships, part-time jobs and full-time career opportunities. Find details at Business and Industry Partner Sponsorships.

Sample Classes

AGRI1170 - Introduction to Agribusiness

Credits:

3 (3/0/0)

This course is an introduction to the economic environment of the agribusiness sectors of our economy. The course examines the role agriculture plays in the U.S. and global economies. Concepts to be examined include but are not limited to management of agribusiness, marketing of agribusiness, finance of agribusiness and government involvement in agriculture and agribusiness.

AGRI1100 - Principles of Agronomy

Credits:

3 (3/0/0)

This course explores the principles and practices of plant and related sciences as applied to increasing productivity and improvement of field crops. Emphasis is on crop selection and improvement through the breeding of crop varieties, seeds and seedlings, crop growth and development, crop production hazards, and the harvest and storage of field crops.

Meet the Faculty

Additional Details

Our Associate of Applied Science degree programs make it possible for you to seamlessly transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue an advanced degree. There are many advantages of beginning your postsecondary studies at M State, including cost savings due to our low tuition rate and smaller class sizes with personalized instruction. Learn more about your transfer options at Transfer Programs and Pathways.

Agribusiness

Program Overview

Scholarships/Cost

Sample Classes

Meet the Faculty

Additional Details

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