One-Year Technical Diploma
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The Agribusiness Management Technician program is a one-year technical diploma program providing students with the necessary skills and internship experience for future agriculture employment in a variety of settings. Topics within this program include: production, agricultural service and supply, agricultural marketing and sales, agricultural research, direct marketing as it pertains to agribusiness and agri-tourism. Students in the program will increase their skills in agribusiness management and marketing, agronomy, livestock management and nutrition, safe and sustainable agriculture practices. This technical diploma program will utilize associate degree level courses and content which may articulate to two-year and four-year agriculture degrees.
Upon completion of this technical diploma, you will be able to:
- Apply relevant Technologies
- Investigate Opportunities in Agriculture
- Interact as a professional in Agriculture
Graduates Have Found Employment As:
- Farm, Ranch and other Agricultural assistant manager
- Chemical/Fertilizer Applicator
- Crop Scouting Associate
- Agricultural product Sales
- Agricultural Research Technician
- Nutrient Management Specialist
- Seed, Feed, Chemical, Fertilizer Associate
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 006-102 | Emerging Agriculture Technologies | 2 |
| 006-116 | Introduction to Soils | 3 |
| 006-200 | Ag Equipment Safety and Operation | 3 |
| 006-201 | Career Development in Agriculture | 3 |
| 102-148 | Introduction to Business and Management | 3 |
| 804-134 or 804-118 | Mathematical Reasoning or Intermediate Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 006-103 | Agricultural Commodity Marketing | 1 |
| 006-105 | Nutrient Management | 3 |
| 006-107 | Pest Management:Applicator Training | 3 |
| 006-160 | Introduction to Plant Science | 3 |
| 006-180 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
| 006-197 | Agribusiness Internship | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
General Education Courses Within Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 804-134 | Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| or 804-118 | Intermediate Algebra with Applications | |