Agribusiness

Career Studies and Workforce Development Division

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Contact: Kathryn Clark, kathrynclark@trcc.edu

Purpose: Career & Technical Education. This program is for students who want to develop management and technical skills to enter agriculture-related industry or production.

First Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4
AGRI 120Plant Science

4
AGRI 130Animal Science

4
AGRI 240Agricultural Econ & Marketing

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AGRI 122Natural Resource Management

3
BUAD 221Fundamentals of Management

3
ECON 211Principles of Macroeconomics

3
ENGL 111College Writing

3
MATH 161Mathematical Reasoning & Modeling

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 30

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACCT 211Principles of Accounting I

3
AGRI 110Soils & Soil Fertility

4
AGRI 172Integrated PestManagement

3
BUAD 120Introduction to Business

3
IST 100Computer Applications

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BLAW 221Legal & Ethical Environment of Business

3
BUAD 230/MATH 223Business Statistics

3
GOVT 121National and State Government

3
MKTG 115Principles of Marketing

3
SCOM 110Public Speaking

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 31

Please see individual course descriptions for prerequisites, corequisites, and/or other requirements.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an applied understanding of the principles of plant, animal, and soil science.
  • Apply analytical and critical thinking skills in relation to decision making in agribusiness industry.
  • Evaluate and apply sound business practices to diverse agribusiness pursuits.
  • Demonstrate written and verbal communication to effectively work with agriculture professionals and stakeholders.