Is This Program for You?

Do you enjoy both business and agriculture? Do you work well as part of a team? Are you a problem solver, analytical thinker, and a strong communicator? If so, the Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agribusiness Management program may be a great fit for you.

Students entering the Agribusiness, Science & Technology - Agribusiness Management program should:

• Have good oral and written communication skills.
• Enjoy working with people.
• Be willing to try new and innovative ideas.
• Have a good understanding of agriculture.
• Enjoy science and mathematics.

Program Basics

• Associate degree - requiring a minimum of two years to complete
• Classes are offered daytime, face to face, and on campus
• Fall or Spring Start
• Financial aid eligible
• Credit for prior learning may be available
• High school articulation courses accepted

Related Degrees

• Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agribusiness Management
• Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy
• Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy Technician
• Agribusiness Science & Technology – Animal Science

Cost of Attendance (COA) 25-26

Cost of Attendance (COA) is a total of all the usual expenses of being a student. The COA sets the maximum amount of financial aid a student can receive.

Based on Wisconsin Residents.

Approximate school costs are for a full-time (12 credit) student over a semester span of 17 weeks.

Fees are legislated by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.

These costs are estimates and are subject to change without notice.

Admission and Program Requirements

• Submit Application
  
Admissions Preference Policy
Most programs admit students as applications are completed. For certain high-enrollment programs with limited space, applications are reviewed in order of residency and review dates. Programs currently in this category include Radiography, Electrical Power Distribution, Midwifery, Cosmetology, and Nail Technician. Learn more about our Admissions and Wait List Policy.

Academic Preparedness Requirements

Log in to your MySWTC account, go to My Profile → Document Center → All Programs to complete the following:


• Send your transcripts and scores to Southwest Tech: While not required, sending your transcripts and test scores helps us make sure your classes are the right fit. We consider any previous college credit you’ve earned, Accuplacer or ACT scores, high school GPA, or an assessment at your registration session. Submit your high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores by emailing admissions@swtc.edu, or mailing them to Southwest Tech, Attn: Admissions, 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI 53809
• Career Assessment Plan
  Start your Student Success Plan by exploring your career interests, talking through your program choice, and confirming your path feels like the right fit. This step can be completed either by setting up a One-on-One Career Assessment Meeting with a recruiter or as part of your Student Success Plan Meeting with an advisor. Schedule a Student Success Plan Meeting by clicking “Make an appointment” with your program advisor.
• Academic Map + Supports & Services Plan
  Continue building your Student Success Plan by planning your courses, reviewing funding options, and connecting with resources. To complete this step, schedule a Student Success Plan Meeting by clicking “Make an appointment” with your program advisor.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students are expected to be able to:

• Analyze opportunities in agriculture.
• Apply relevant technologies.
• Demonstrate professionalism skills within the agricultural career areas.
• Develop a management plan in agriculture.
• Apply economic and marketing strategies to agribusiness industry.

Related Degrees

• Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agribusiness Management
• Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy
• Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agronomy Technician
• Agribusiness Science & Technology – Animal Science

Graduates obtain positions in a wide variety of specialty areas, and there is a vast amount of potential for those who have mid-management or upper-management career aspirations. The demand in this field is expected to remain high for several years in such jobs as:

• Sales Representative: Solicits and communicates with potential customers and follows up to assure customer satisfaction.
• Service Representative: Samples and analyzes soils and feeds and recommends corrective measures.
• Manager Trainee: Works in areas of sales, promotion, personnel, finance, and administration.
• Crop Specialist: Works with farmers in evaluating crops, recommending alternative practices and chemicals.

Southwest Tech's Career Connections Center offers Services to assist students looking for job placement.

Credit for Prior Learning

Experience Pays! You've Been There... You've Done That... Let's See If You Can Get Credit For It!

Credit for prior learning gives you opportunities to earn credit for college-level knowledge that you have already acquired. This may be the result of work or volunteer experiences, certifications, apprenticeships, military training, extensive self-instruction, or professional development. Credit for Prior Learning affords you the opportunity to accelerate the completion of your educational goals.

For more information on Credit for Prior Learning see our Credit for Prior Learning page.

At any time, you may Request Credit for Prior Learning.

Agribusiness Science & Technology - Agribusiness Management Courses that may have Credit for Prior Learning options:

Course #	Course Title	Challenge Exam (Demonstration)	Challenge Exam (Standard)	CLEP	Credential	Portfolio
10-006-113	Precision Ag Technologies
10-006-133	Agribusiness Financial Management
	If Portfolio is approved, Challenge Exam will be administered.
10-006-134	Agricultural Equipment Management
10-006-136	Agricultural Commodity Marketing
	If Portfolio is approved, Challenge Exam will be administered.
10-006-137	Agribusiness Marketing & Promotion
10-006-180	Animal Science
10-006-197	Agribusiness Experiential Learning
10-101-111	Accounting 1
	CLEP Test - Financial Accounting
10-102-129	Human Resources Management
	PHR (Professional in Human Resources), SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
10-103-106	Beginning Microsoft Excel
	Any Microsoft MOUS certification (even an old certification) will also be considered for CPL
10-801-136	English Composition 1
	CLEP Test - College Composition
10-801-196	Oral/Interpersonal Communication
10-804-123	Math w Business Apps
10-809-196	Introduction to Sociology