Agri-Business 62 Credit Associate Degree
Program Description
The Agri-Business Associate Degree program is designed for learners interested in a career in agriculture but for various reasons are not interested in production agriculture. Studies in agriculture are combined with business courses to provide a foundation for a wide variety of employment opportunities. Classroom and hands-on instruction will prepare the learner for occupations within the agri-business sector. The agriculture courses are taught at the Agriculture Center of Excellence, which houses a production dairy farm operation.
Learners will complete an internship work experience during the program. Jobs in this field are generally physical and require the strength to lift and carry 50 pounds. Additionally, learners interested in this career should have above average computer skills. Learners looking to be successful in this occupation should have the aptitude to work with animals and possess good oral, reading and writing skills.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Incorporate information from written documents, legal documents, and professional literature and reports
- Demonstrate understanding of the major functional areas of agri-business
- Apply concepts of agriculture finance and business management
- Apply economic and marketing strategies to the agri-business industry
- Develop a business plan for an agriculture business
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Agriculture Administrative Assistant
- Agriculture Journalist
- Breed Association Representative
- Agriculture Laboratory Specialist
- Agriculture Inspector
- Agriculture Office Worker
- Livestock Buyer/Seller/Owner
- Agriculture Tourism
- Agriculture Promotion
- Agriculture Finance
- Agriculture Product Sales and Marketing
Courses
The Agri-Business Associate Degree is a 62 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
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You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.
Program Transfer
The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University | Business Administration |
| UW Platteville | Agribusiness |
General Transfer
All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.
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Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
Before you apply, you should know
The majority of the courses in this program take place at NTC’s Agriculture Center of Excellence, located at 6625 County Road K, Wausau, WI.
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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. There is no fee to apply.
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We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.