Certificate of Achievement in Agricultural Business Management
This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Agricultural Business Management. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in computer applications, accounting principles and procedures, economics of agribusiness, sales and marketing, and management.
Program Outcomes
- Employ effective oral and written communication skills necessary to be successful in the agriculture business industry.
- Utilize the understanding of agribusiness management principles to actively contribute to the industry.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following fields: agriculture and retail sales, agriculture bookkeeper, marketing assistant, farm and ranch manager assistant.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES | ||
| AGMT 001 | Agriculture Economics | 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 |
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 18 | |
The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Agriculture Division Chair.