Agricultural Business Management
Agricultural Business Management
Agricultural Business Management: Responsible stewardship of agricultural production systems will require the application of advanced management practices and technologies to increase yield and financial profitability of land currently or projected to be utilized for agricultu·ral purposes. Students will take courses designed to teach them how to critcally evaluate the impact of advanced crop management practices and technologies on yield and profitability, management of work force, equipment and infrastructure on profitability; and the importance of planning and keeping detailed records on yield and profitability.
Agricultural Business Management Course Options: (select 6 classes, 18 credit hours minimum)
| Course | Credits; Offered | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| CLD 230 Interpersonal Relationships | 3; F/Sp | None |
| CLD 402 Principles of Leadership | 3; F/W/Sp | Consent of instructor |
| CLD 403 Leadership & Comm. | 3; F/W/Sp | Consent of instructor |
| COM 281 Comm. in Small Groups | 3; F/Sp | None |
| COM 315 Understanding Workplace Comm | 3; F/Sp/Su | |
| COM 381 Comm, Leadership, & Entrepreneur | 3; F/Sp | None |
| ECO 391 Econ & Bus Statistics | 3; F/Sp/Su | STA 296 |
| MGT 301 Business Management | 3; F/Sp/Su | Sophomore standing |
| MGT 309 Intro to International Business | 3; F/Sp | MGT 301 |
| MGT 341 Business Law | 3; Sp/Su | None |
| MGT 410 Analysis of Organizational Behavior | 3; F/Sp | MGT 301 |
Students must select ONE area for their Technical Specialization and complete nine hours of course work in the area from the list of courses provided. Students must select from the courses listed under each TS but may request one (1) substitute course, subject to approval by both their academic advisor and the DUS. For the 6 class (18 credit hour minimum) of TS and AS coursework, all classes must be 200-level or above and at least twelve (12) credit hours must be in 300-level or above courses. Classes taken to complete the TS requirement cannot count towards the AS course requirement. Experiential learning courses cannot satisfy TS requirements.
