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Agri-Business Science Technology

  • Associate Degree
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Program Number: 

100062

Program Credits: 

60.00

Estimated Total Cost: 

$9,600.00

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring
Financial Aid Eligible

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 Agri-Business and 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.

Agri-Business Science Technology 2019-2020 Graduation Employment Stats

Graduates9
Graduates Responding4
Employed in Related Occupation3
Employed in Non-related Occupations0
Seeking Employment0
Continuing Education1
Not in Labor Market0

Salary Data - Related Employment

Part TimeFull Time
Responding03
Average Hours Per Week
Median Hourly Wage
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Respondents in Related Occupations

No occupations reported.

Career Opportunities

Agriculture Technician
Agronomy Technician
Feed Mill Technician
Herdsperson
Dairy Production Technician
Agronomy Sales Specialist
Crop Scout

Program Outcomes

  • Living responsibly
  • Refining professionalism
  • Cultivating passion
  • 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

Admission Requirements:

College Requirements

Application: 

Yes

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

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].

Internet access is required to access student accounts from off campus. The Learning Commons can provide information on free, off-campus Wi-Fi spots. Contact them at LearningCommons@westerntc.edu [3] or call 608-785-9198.

For additional specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes [4] on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.

Career Pathways: 

Agri-Business Science Technology

Prior Learning: 

Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more [5] about what may apply to this program.

Associate Degree: 

Agri-Business Science Technology

Courses

The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern [6] self-service portal when registering for class.

First Term

Animal Science
Course Number: 10006113
Credits: 3.00
Career Development in Agriculture
Course Number: 10006100
Credits: 2.00
Introduction to Soils
Course Number: 10006173
Credits: 2.00
Introductory Plant Science
Course Number: 10006129
Credits: 3.00
Professionalism and Success
Course Number: 10104128
Credits: 3.00
Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management
Course Number: 10006169
Credits: 2.00

Second Term

Agricultural Commodity Marketing
Course Number: 10006172
Credits: 3.00
Emerging Ag Technologies
Course Number: 10006180
Credits: 3.00
Math w Business Apps
Course Number: 10804123
Credits: 3.00
Oral/Interpersonal Comm
Course Number: 10801196
Credits: 3.00
Pest Management Principles
Course Number: 10006120
Credits: 3.00

Third Term

Agribusiness Work Based Experience
Course Number: 10006151
Credits: 1.00

Fourth Term

Crop Management
Course Number: 10006139
Credits: 3.00
English Composition 1
Course Number: 10801136
Credits: 3.00
Livestock Management
Course Number: 10006179
Credits: 3.00
Precision Ag Technologies
Course Number: 10006170
Credits: 2.00
Quality Customer Service
Course Number: 10106106
Credits: 3.00

Fifth Term

Agricultural Business Management
Course Number: 10006167
Credits: 3.00
Economics
Course Number: 10809195
Credits: 3.00
Intro to Psychology
Course Number: 10809198
Credits: 3.00
Livestock Nutrition Principles
Course Number: 10006171
Credits: 3.00
Marketing Principles
Course Number: 10104114
Credits: 3.00

Western Technical College
400 7th Street North
La Crosse, Wisconsin
54601

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800-322-9982


Links
[1] https://www.westerntc.edu/sites/default/files/programs/documents/Technology_Requirements.pdf
[2] https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DniDXv9HckGZ5BpZ1xtAINzEPDqm29RGnADqdoibRwxUM0ZIV0tLRE1OS0NaOTY5U01aOFNVNDdVUS4u
[3] mailto:LearningCommons@westerntc.edu
[4] https://kb.westerntc.edu/112380
[5] https://www.westerntc.edu/credit-prior-learning
[6] https://mywestern.westerntc.edu/