Overview
Offered at Thomson and Waynesboro campuses
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall and Spring |
| Length of Program: |
Four Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
49 |
Program Description: Agribusiness is the study of the business and economics of agribusiness firms. Agribusiness possess many unique challenges and opportunities including risks and uncertainties of agricultural production, reliance on natural resources, government involvement with food and agriculture, competitive nature of the agribusiness sector, innovative technology within commercial agriculture and food processing, and global impacts of food and agriculture. The agribusiness curriculum allows individuals to gain an appreciation for management and technology concepts needed for the agricultural industry. This program develops knowledge and skills in management, production, and marketing as related to agribusiness management.
Employment Opportunities: Maintain records of animals' health, crop rotation, operating expenses, major purchases, as well as pay bills and file taxes. Keep the paperwork needed to satisfy legal requirements. Responsible for purchasing and selling machinery, seed, fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, fuel, and labor.
Guided Pathway
Waynesboro Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Agribusiness
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Waynesboro Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
| MATH 1012 | FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| AGRB 1100 | Introduction to Agribusiness | 1 |
| AGRB 1110 | Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AGRB 2140 | Issues of Agriculture and Natural Resources | 3 |
| AGRB 2300 | Precision Agricultural Systems | 4 |
| XXXX XXXX | Occupational Guided Electives | 3 |
NOTE: See the catalog for choices on the Occupational Guided Elective. ACCT 1100 is recommended. See Program Advisor for more Information.
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
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