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Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Undergraduate Program

Agribusiness Management

The Agribusiness Management Option prepares students to enter the largest industry in the world the food industry and the giant agribusiness complex. Courses in accounting, economics, statistics, computer techniques, marketing, and agricultural policy supplement an agricultural economics base enabling B.S. graduates to obtain the skills necessary to become managers in the agricultural sector. The option allows students to concentrate in Agricultural Finance, Farm Business Management, Marketing, Futures and Prices, along with other minors. Careers in farm business and finance, farm operation and management and credit. In recent years, opportunities in the finance and credit fields have increased tremendously. The options prepare the student for entering careers of marketing agricultural commodities including investment analysis and research. Emphasis includes business, statistics, and price analysis. Especially attractive opportunities prevail in the growing field of commodity futures. The option also encourages students to work towards establishing and running their own businesses.

Course Requirements for Majors
Agribusiness Management Option


Major Degree Requirements
(Check sheets) for students graduating in 2010 and 2011
Major Degree Requirements
(Check sheets) for students graduating in 2012 and after
Minor Degree Requirements
(Check sheets) for students graduating in 2010 and 2011
Minor Degree Requirements
(Check sheets) for students graduating in 2012 and after

Course
Credits
AAEC 3404: Agricultural Financial Management
3
AAEC 3414: Farm, Cooperative, and Agribusiness Management
3
AAEC 3424: Food and Agribuisness Marketing Management
3
AAEC 3454: Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
3
AAEC 3504: Marketing Agricultural Products
3
AAEC 3604: Agricultural Law
3
AAEC 4404: Agricultural Management and Problem Solving
4
ECON 3204: Macroeconomic Theory or ECON 3214: Money and Banking
3
Agricultural Economics Elective Courses
12
Restricted and Free Electives
30, 31