This degree prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the field of Agricultural Business Management through the study of sales and service, marketing, accounting, economics, computer applications and management. Students will acquire communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to effectively contribute to the agriculture business environment.

Program Outcomes

• Utilize effective oral and written communication skills necessary to be successful in the agriculture business industry.
• Develop critical thinking skills essential to contributing to the dynamic agribusiness environment.
• Apply knowledge of economic and accounting principles to assist in agribusiness decision-making

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment in the following fields: assistant bookkeeper, assistant farm manager, ranch assistant, entry-level analyst, assessor, marketing assistant, agriculture sales and production management assistant.

Note

The degree is not designed for transfer; however, the courses included in this degree may be transferable and apply to other degrees designed for transfer.

 Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS		25
College of the Sequoias' Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE) *
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES		24
AGMT 001	Agriculture Economics *	3
AGMT 005	Agriculture Managerial Accounting	3
AGMT 006	Agriculture Sector Analysis	3
AGMT 102	Ag Sales and Marketing	3
AGMT 103	Introduction to Agriculture Business	3
AGMT 104	Agriculture Accounting	3
AGMT 108	Ag Business Computer Applications	3
WEXP 193F	Agriculture Work Experience – First Semester	3
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ELECTIVES		14
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units.
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TOTAL		60

*

Course meets General Education requirement and 3 units may double count above in COS-GE.

The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:

1. Required major courses and restricted elective courses with a "C" or better grade in each course (required and restricted elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair).
2. General Education requirements.
3. Subject requirements including PE, Health & Wellness, and American Institutions, and
4. A minimum of 60 units of degree applicable courses numbered 1-299, at least 12 of which must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).