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
Occupational Courses
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) |
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
Year 1 Summer Semester