With the need to feed the growing world population, the agribusiness sector is emerging to be one of the most important and dynamic in terms of production, consumer spending and employment. This major will prepare you to apply business and economic principles to address global challenges in food security, farming systems and evolving consumer markets.
You'll learn to
demonstrate a fluency with the factors and conditions affecting the agricultural industry
build practical and transferable skills in management, teamwork, critical thinking and communication directed toward the strategies needed to implement growth and sustainability in the agri-food and farming sectors
apply skills and knowledge to real-world scenarios in agricultural planning, distribution and innovation
Career Pathways
This major prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers in the following agricultural sectors and industries:
Food Production
Food Wholesaling and Retailing
Agrichemical Companies
Breeding Companies
Consulting Firms
Financial Services
Agricultural Supply and Logistics
Agricultural Procurement and Input Suppliers
Studying an Agribusiness major can also lead to the following careers:
Land Economist
Policy Analyst
Commodity Trade Analyst
Financial Analyst
Production Supervisor
Marketing Coordinator