WHAT IS AGRIBUSINESS?

Agribusiness is the coordination of all activities that contribute to the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources. Agribusiness is a high-tech industry that uses satellite systems, computer databases and spreadsheets, biotechnology, and many other innovations to increase efficiency and profitability.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates have rewarding careers throughout the United States and around the world. Join the ranks in careers such as:

Ag Mechanics

Equipment/Ag System Sales Rep
Parts Manager
Dealer Services Rep
Construction Foreman
Livestock Hauler

Animal Science

Ranch/Farm Manager
Feed Mill Operator/Manager
Livestock Buyer
Feedlot Manager
Association Rep
Animal Welfare Specialist
Feed & Health Sales Rep

Business/Management

Sales Representative: Food, Feed, Seed, Fuel
HR Manager
Insurance Agent
Agricultural Loan Officer
Supply Chain Manager/Logistics Analyst
Accountant

Communications/Marketing

Marketing Specialist
Communication Specialist
Brand Manager
Ag Journalist/Broadcaster
Social Media Specialist
Public Relations Specialist
Ag Lobbyist

Education/Extension

Extension Agent
Extension Youth Program Coordinator
Event Manager
College Recruiter
Career Services Counselor

Natural Resources/Environment

Energy Sales Specialist
Bio-security Monitor
Sawmill Operator

Plant Science

Crop Adjuster
Grain Merchandiser
Seed and Fertilizer Rep
Commodity Merchandiser
Elevator/Co-op Manager

Agriculture is now, as it's always been, the basis of civilization.

~ President Theodore Roosevelt

Business Administration Degree

Business Administration Core Requirements

Complete all of the following:

ECN 101 Microeconomics
ECN 102 Macroeconomics
ACTG 210 Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACTG 211 Managerial Accounting
BA 100 Survey of Business
BA 150 Microsoft Training: Word and Excel
BA 151 Microsoft Training: PowerPoint and Access
BA 310 Principles of Management
BA 320 Principles of Marketing
BA 330 Business Law
BA 340 Corporate Financial Management
BA 350 Business Information Systems
BA 419 Business Strategy
BA 398/498 Field Experience – Internship

Required Support Courses (from Wesleyan Studies)

Complete all of the following:
MATH 171 Elementary Statistics
PHIL 215 Ethics for Life and Career

Professional Development Requirements

The Professional Development Series workshops are administered through the Office of Career Development and Internships. It is recommended that students complete this program by the end of their junior year. At the latest, the program should be completed by the end of the fall semester of the senior year. There are no alternative mechanisms for students to complete Business Administration degree without first completing all six seminars.

Complete all of the following:

BA 102A Resume/Cover Letter Writing
BA 102B Job Search Success
BA 102C Interviewing Strategies
BA 102D Dress for Success
BA 102E Dining Etiquette
BA 102F Life After College

Agribusiness Concentration

Required Courses

Complete all of the following:

BA 105 Introduction to Agronomy / Crop Production
BA 250 Precision Farming Systems
BA 315 Agriculture Management
BA 316 Agriculture Finance
BA 357 Agriculture Marketing
BA 401 Entrepreneurship in Agriculture

Students interested in certain ag supporting businesses will take the following elective: