Agribusiness, Diploma

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.

Curriculum Outline

General Core Courses

ENGL 1010	FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I	3
MATH 1012	FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS	3
EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	BASIC PSYCHOLOGY	3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3
AGRB 1100	INTRODUCTION TO AGRIBUSINESS	1
AGRB 1110	AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT	3
AGRB 1120	LEADERSHIP IN AGRIBUSINESS	3
AGRB 1150	AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AND CREDIT	3
AGRB 2100	AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING	3
AGRB 2110	FARM ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT	3
AGRB 2130	AGRICULTURAL POLICY	3
AGRB 2140	ISSUES OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES	3
AGRB 2200	PRINCIPLES OF AGRONOMY	3
AGRB 2250	SURVEY OF THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY	3
AGRB 2300	PRECISION AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS	4
AGRB 2800	AGRIBUSINESS INTERNSHIP	3
XXXX XXXX	OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*	3

Guided Elective Courses

(Classes that are being used to fulfill another requirement may not be used to also fulfill the elective requirement.)

ACCT XXXX	ANY ACCT CLASS IN WHICH PREREQUISITES ARE MET	(CREDITS VARY)
BUSN XXXX	ANY BUSN CLASS IN WHICH PREREQUISITES ARE MET	(CREDITS VARY)
HORT XXXX	ANY HORT CLASS IN WHICH PREREQUISITES ARE MET	(CREDITS VARY)
MGMT XXXX	ANY MGMT CLASS IN WHICH PREREQUISITES ARE MET	(CREDITS VARY)
MKTG XXXX	ANY MKTG CLASS IN WHICH PREREQUISITES ARE MET	(CREDITS VARY)

(Please refer to the course descriptions for credits and prerequisite information).

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

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 ELECTIVE*	3

 *See the curriculum outline for choices on the Occupational Guided Elective. ACCT 1100 is

recommended. See Program Advisor for more Information.

Year 1 Spring Semester

ENGL 1010	FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I	3
AGRB 1120	LEADERSHIP IN AGRIBUSINESS	3
AGRB 1150	AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AND CREDIT	3
AGRB 2110	FARM ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT	3
AGRB 2130	AGRICULTURAL POLICY	3
COMP 1000	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3

Year 1 Summer Semester

AGRB 2100	AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING	3
AGRB 2200	PRINCIPLES OF AGRONOMY	3
AGRB 2250	SURVEY OF THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY	3
AGRB 2800	AGRIBUSINESS INTERNSHIP	3
EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	BASIC PSYCHOLOGY	3