Combine business and science to help farmers produce a product and make a profit.
As a student in the Agribusiness Science & Technology – Agribusiness Management program, you’ll learn: agricultural input supply, production, finance, commodity assembly and processing, and marketing
You may also choose from electives in animal and plant sciences to prepare for managerial careers in agriculture.
- Overview
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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
- Agribusiness Science & Technology - Applicator Technician
- Farm Operations & Management - Ag Mechanics
- Farm Operations & Management – Dairy
- Farm Operations & Management – Dairy
- Farm Operations & Management – Dairy
- Farm Operations & Management – Dairy Technician
- Farm Operations & Management – Dairy Technician
- Farm Operations & Management - Farm Ag Maintenance
- Farm Operations & Management - Livestock
- Farm Operations & Management - Livestock Tech
- Farm Operations & Management - Reproduction Technician
- Curriculum & Costs
- Requirements
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Admission and Program Requirements
- Submit Application and $30 Application Fee
- To 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 High School Transcripts, College Transcripts, and Test Scores to: Southwest Tech, Attn: Admissions, 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI 53809
Helpful Academic Background
- High school agriculture
- Communication skills
- Science
- Math courses
Program Fees
- This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
- Estimated cost for each semester can be found under the Curriculum tab. Please note that costs are approximate and are based on the current academic year.
- Please discuss additional fee questions with the program advisor or instructor.
Additional requirements
Students must have eye wear protection (safety glasses with side shields or wrap around safety glasses over prescription glasses) and must meet OSHA Z87.1 or greater while they are conducting operations that are deemed hazardous in nature. These glasses can be purchased at the College Bookstore.
- Outcomes
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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
- Agribusiness Science & Technology - Applicator Technician
- Farm Operations & Management - Ag Mechanics
- Farm Operations & Management – Dairy
- Farm Operations & Management – Dairy Technician
- Farm Operations & Management - Farm Ag Maintenance
- Farm Operations & Management - Livestock
- Farm Operations & Management - Livestock Tech
- Farm Operations & Management - Reproduction Technician
- Career Opportunities
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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.
- Transfers
- Prior Learning
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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 10-006-104 Animal Nutrition 10-006-114 Legal Aspects of Agribusiness 10-006-116 Introduction to Soils 10-006-121 Agribusiness Computer Applications 10-006-128 Nutrient Management Planning 10-006-133 Agribusiness Financial Management If Portfolio is approved, Challenge Exam will be administered. 10-006-134 Agricultural Equipment Management 10-006-135 Agribusiness Sales and Services If Portfolio is approved, Demonstration Challenge Exam will be administered. 10-006-136 Agricultural Commodity Marketing If Portfolio is approved, Challenge Exam will be administered. 10-006-137 Agribusiness Marketing & Promotion 10-006-138 Employment Relations 10-006-150 Farm Animal Reproduction AI Ceritification 10-006-163 Agribusiness Management If Portfolio is approved, Challenge Exam will be administered. 10-006-168 Agribusiness Records and Analysis 10-006-180 Animal Science 10-006-197 Agribusiness Internship 10-101-101 Accounting 1, Part 1 10-801-195 Written Communication College Composition CLEP test would also be accepted for credit. However, the challenge exam is the preferred method. 10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 10-804-107 College Mathematics CLEP test - College Mathematics 10-809-195 Economics CLEP Test - Principles of Macroeconomics