Agribusiness, A.A.S.

The goal of this degree is to equip students with knowledge and the skills necessary for entry-level management positions or entrepreneurial ventures within agricultural, food, land, or rural businesses. Upon completion of this program, students will be well prepared to pursue careers in various agribusiness jobs that include Farm Management, Land use and Management, Sustainable Agriculture Consultant, Agricultural Inspector, Livestock Manager, or Precision Agriculture Technician and any Agriculture related business. Students will engage in coursework covering agricultural business practices and management as well as electives in animal or plant sciences. In addition, the program has courses tailored to practical farm operation such as equipment repair and operation, carpentry and welding. This diverse mix of courses ensures a well-rounded education tailored to student’s career aspirations.

Program Outcomes

Locate entry-level employment opportunities in a variety of agricultural professions, industries, and localities.
Implement entrepreneurial skills sufficient enough to open a business.
Implement basic business management skills into an agricultural business setting.
Exhibit skills for a successful transition for continued education.
Identify employment opportunities that match students’ career goals and abilities.
Implement sound business practices into an agricultural business setting.

Curriculum for an Associate of Applied Science in Agribusiness

General Education Core	16
Agribusiness Core	15
Restricted Electives	29
Total Credit Hours Required	60

General Education Core

Agribusiness Core

Students MUST complete AGRB 101 - Agribusiness Introduction (3).

AGRB 101 - Agribusiness Introduction (3)
AGRB 140 - Agribusiness Marketing (3)
AGRB 250 - Principles of AGRB Mgmt (3)
AGRB 130 - Customer Service Excellence (3)
AGRB 170 - Agricultural Govt Relations (3)
Subtotal Credit Hours Required 15

Restricted Electives

Students can take any combination of Restricted Electives to total 29 credit hours. Below is a partial list of courses available. Meet with your advisor for additional course offerings that can be considered restricted electives.

Program Disclaimer

This curriculum includes a list of courses required for this program of study for this calendar year. Your Academic Plan can be found on DegreeWorks once you become a degree-seeking student.

Note: All salary projections are based on the current position and educational needs. BRCTC cannot guarantee that the projections given will be the salaries or jobs learners or graduates will ultimately receive.