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Agricultural business is complex, involving not only growing food but processing, marketing, transporting and retailing. Agricultural products are commodities that are bought and sold in constantly changing markets. It is a fascinating and vital part of the American economy.
At Globe University-Sioux Falls, we offer a bachelor’s degree in Business Management: Agricultural Business. This four-year program provides students with two years of business studies and two years of courses focused on the agricultural business. Contact our Sioux Falls Campus at 1-877-303-6060 to learn more.
Opportunities for graduates
Students are prepared for positions in agriculture in a wide range of roles, including:
- Farm and ranch manager
- Manager of a farm equipment dealership
- Labor agency manager
- Business consultant for agricultural businesses
- Agricultural commodities agent or marketer
- Sales representative for agriculture supply company
- Purchasing agent for agricultural products
These are just a few of the opportunities available to people with training in business and the agricultural industry. This sector of the economy is constantly changing and is very sensitive to markets and new developments in technology. New career paths may develop in the agriculture sector. People with the right training and education will be well placed to explore these new opportunities.
Coursework in our agricultural business emphasis
In addition to the basic business courses that make up most of the first two years of the program, students complete coursework in the following areas:
- Agricultural Finance
- Cooperatives
- Agricultural Markets and Pricing
- Commodities, Futures, Options
- International Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Agricultural Management
They also complete business electives and general education courses. Students have the opportunity to develop writing, speaking and presentation skills through these classes.
Agriculture management available online
This business management program is available day or evening at our Sioux Falls campus and through our online college. You can also combine online and on-campus classes. Contact our Sioux Falls campus to learn more.