Agriculture
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Business Management: Agriculture


Agricultural business—including distribution, finance, supply and support services—feeds the world, supplies the biofuel industry and is a prime beneficiary of government subsidies. Are you interested in a career in this complex global network? Minnesota School of Business-Rochester offers a bachelor's degree program that combines business management training with specific coursework in agricultural business.

Learn more about our business management degree for agricultural business program. Call toll-free at 1-877-655-7676 or contact Rochester college admissions.

Agricultural business emphasis

The bachelor's in business management program begins with two years of general business and accounting classes. In the third and fourth years of the program, students focus on industry-specific topics such as the following:

  • Introduction to the agriculture business
  • Agricultural finance
  • Cooperatives
  • Agricultural markets and pricing
  • Commodities, futures and options
  • International business
  • Entrepreneurship

Credit for prior learning

A student may fulfill as much as 75% of program requirements with course-equivalent experience, transfer credits or training.

Careers in agriculture business

Our business management program has an exceptional placement rate. Students and graduates receive career services, including job search assistance. Career areas for graduates of the agricultural business emphasis could include the following:

  • Sales
  • Business analysis
  • Environmental jobs
  • Management of production operations
  • Biofuel/ethanol industry
  • Finance and commodities trading
  • Agricultural management software

All coursework in the business management: agriculture business program can be taken through our online college or at our Rochester campus. Students can also combine online and on-campus coursework to earn their degrees as efficiently as possible.

Enrolling now for the coming quarter. Call toll-free at 1-877-655-7676 with questions or to get started.