Online Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business (BSAB)
Agricultural and Resource Economics
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business prepares the next generation of leaders in the global agri-food industry. This program offers a high-quality, industry-relevant education that is flexible and accessible. We examine the critical intersection of business, economics, and data to provide a deep understanding of the forces shaping today’s agricultural landscape.
Through a curriculum that balances analytical theory with practical application, you will develop a versatile skill set highly valued across the agri-food sector. Our vision is to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to drive innovation, manage resources effectively, and navigate the complexities of modern agriculture.
Why Choose Agricultural Business?
We offer a unique educational experience that connects you directly to the industry and prepares you for a successful career from day one.
- Learn from industry experts who have managed businesses, analyzed markets, and led teams in the field, gaining practical insights that go beyond academic theory.
- Our curriculum uses case studies and project-based assignments that mirror the work you will do in your career, allowing you to build a portfolio of relevant experience.
- Build essential technical skills by strengthening your analytical, problem-solving, and microcomputer skills, ensuring you are prepared for the industry’s technical demands.
- Gain hands-on experience with opportunities to participate in internships, undergraduate research projects, or study abroad experiences to gain invaluable practical skills and professional connections.
- Collaborate on projects with peers and engage with faculty and industry professionals invested in your growth. These relationships will form the foundation of a professional network that can support you throughout your career.
Potential career paths include:
- Agricultural Sales
- Ag Banking and Finance
- Public Agencies
- Agri-Food Industry
- Farm Management
- Market Analysis
Admission Requirements
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Minimum of 1 transfer credit hour (must be earned post-high school graduation)
- Applicants who have earned fewer than 24 credit hours must also submit a high school transcript.
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Featured Courses
Introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic principles and their application to the global food and fiber system. Specific topics include consumer and producer behavior, market equilibrium, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade.
Applications of analytical tools to develop data-driven solutions to agricultural and natural resource problems. Using industry relevant software to visualize data using tables and figures as well as analyze data using summary statistics, correlations, and regression to provide science-based solutions to questions.
Principles and procedures for determining most profitable business organizations and systems of operation; attention to traditional and nontraditional agricultural enterprises and businesses; nature of managerial processes; business records and their uses; budgeting; acquisition and management of capital, land, labor and machinery; farm business planning.
Survey of U.S. food and fiber marketing system; marketing functions; industry structure; market channels; marketing options of farmers; basic analysis of marketing problems.
Microeconomic and financial concepts applied to decision problems faced by farms and agribusinesses; financial statement analysis; firm capital structure; time value of money, capital budgeting and investment analysis, risk management and diversification; computer applications.
