Agribusiness Science & Technology
- Associate Degree
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Agriculture is changing and it's changing fast. Farmers today have to compete in a global economy and keep pace with some of the most sophisticated technology available. For the person with an interest in crop and livestock production, as well as a talent for the technical side of the business, this field needs you!
Through the Agribusiness Science & Technology program, you'll develop valuable skills to help farmers and farm managers increase profitability and efficiency or help you in the management of your own farm operation. Feed and fertilizer plants, grain elevator merchants, and farm supply businesses are all looking for people with knowledge of agribusiness. Opportunities also exist in the areas of conservation, consulting, and farm management. This degree program includes an internship in agribusiness.
Agribusiness Science & Technology 2021, 2022, & 2023 Graduation Employment Stats
| Graduates | 21 |
| Graduates Responding | 7 |
| Employed in Related Occupation | 2 |
| Employed in Non-related Occupations | 5 |
| Seeking Employment | 0 |
| Continuing Education | 0 |
| Not in Labor Market | 0 |
Salary Data - Related Employment
| Part Time | Full Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Responding | 1 | 1 |
| Average Hours Per Week | 15 | 40 |
| Average Hourly Wage | $12.75 | $15.00 |
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Respondents in Related Occupations
- Parts Advisor
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Program Outcomes
- Interact as a professional in Agribusiness
- Investigate opportunities in Agribusiness
- Apply relevant technologies
- Apply economic and marketing strategies to Agribusiness Industry
- Develop an Agribusiness Management Plan
- Create a Crop Management Plan
- Create a Livestock Management Plan
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Software and Technology
This program requires specific software and technology to complete classwork. Click here to see the list of items you will need for your courses [1].
If you do not have access to the items listed for your program, or if the items you have do not meet the requirements, resources may be available. Submit a Student Resource Request using our online form [2].
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For additional specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes [4] on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.
Courses
Western offers most courses in a 7-week format, but course length can vary. There are two 7-week sessions in each term, so courses listed below may not be taken at the same time. See www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks [5] for more information.
This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern [6] self-service portal for academic planning.