This Associate of Applied Science Degree program is designed to prepare the student as a manager, salesperson, or self-employed dealer in the field of agriculture or agriculture related business.
This Capstone program will transfer into the College of Agriculture program at SIU-C. Interested students should seek advisement.
Graduates of the AGR 2215 Agriculture Business and Management program will be able to:
- Examine the relationship between inputs and outputs in the agriculture field to make effective and profitable decisions. (Problem Solving)
- Analyze the changing, contemporary agribusiness economic environment (Research and Literacy)
- Exhibit how employer characteristics and decision-making at various levels enhance the success of an agricultural enterprise. (Personal Growth and Responsibility)
- Recognize the importance of the impact of globalization and diversity in modern agriculture organizations. (Global & Cultural Awareness)
- Express agriculture inputs, processes, and outputs both orally and in writing to identified stakeholders. (Communication)
First Year
| FALL SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 113 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
| AGR 116 | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| COM 111 | Business Computer Systems | 4 |
| ENG 111 | English Composition I | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 14 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 112 | Introduction to Crop Science | 4 |
| ACC 111 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| MAT 116 | College Algebra | 4 |
| PSY 211 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SPC 111 or SPC 210 | Speech or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 18 | |
Second Year
| FALL SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 111 | Introduction to Horticulture | 3 |
| AGR 117 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 3 |
| AGR 228 | Wildlife Management | 3 |
| AGR 235 | Tree Identification Lab | 2 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL HOURS | 14 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 115 | Intro to Animal Science | 4 |
| AGR 145 | Introduction to Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AGR 211 | Technology in Agriculture | 3 |
| ECO 211 or ECO 212 | Introduction to Macroeconomics or Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| AGR 197 | Agriculture Internship | 2 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 15 | |
Transfer Options
Students interested in attending SIUC and majoring in the following majors may choose to take the following courses prior to transfer:
Ag Systems and Ag Production may choose to take CHE 111 and 113, Fine Arts and a Multicultural course
Ag Systems and Ag Technology and General Ag may choose to take CHE 111, Fine Arts, and a Multicultural course
Students interested in SEMO and majoring in the following majors may choose to take the following courses prior to transfer:
Ag Business: ENG 112, HIS 214 or 215, CHE 111, PSY 217
Ag Education: ENG 112, HIS 214 or 215, CHE 111, PSY 217
Possible Career Opportunities
Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquaculture operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.
Contact for More Information
Admissions and Advising
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