Agriculture Business Management
Complete your degree in two years!
The Southwestern Illinois College Agriculture Business Management program aims to prepare students for careers in production agriculture and farm-related businesses.
Students completing the Agribusiness Management Program will find a great demand for their skills and services in the ag chemicals, feed, fertilizer, grain, seeds and other agri-related supply and service businesses.
CONTACT THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Spencer Schuchman
spencer.schuchman@swic.edu
Agriculture Business Management Degree
Associate in Applied Science Degree (0082)
The Agriculture Business Management program is completed over a series of 5 semesters.
2 fall, 2 spring, and 1 summer session.
First year
Fall Semester
| Total Semester Credits | 13 | |
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| AGRI 100 | Intro to Ag Business Management | 3 |
| AGRI 111 | Animal Science | 4 |
| AGRI 152 | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| PSYC 151 | General Psychology | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Total Semester Credits | 15 | |
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| AGRI 104 | Ag Applications of the Computer | 3 |
| AGRI 121 | Soil Science | 4 |
| AGRI 235 | Crop Science | 4 |
| BIO 100 | General Biology | 4 |
Summer Semester
| Total Semester Credits | 7 | |
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| AGRI 106 | Crop Scouting | 3 |
|
MATH 113 |
Finite Math for Business & Social Science | 4 |
Second year
Fall Semester
| Total Semester Credits | 15 | |
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| AGRI 202 | Plant Pest Identification & Control | 3 |
| AGRI 211 | Crop Machinery & Equipment | 3 |
| AGRI 216 | Agriculture Sales | 3 |
| AGRI 218 | Agricultural Marketing | 3 |
| COMM 151 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Total Semester Credits | 14 | |
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| AGRI 213 | Soil Fertility & Fertilizers | 3 |
| AGRI 217 | Agriculture Finance | 3 |
| AGRI 220 | Agri-Business Internship | 3 |
| SOC 153 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| HES 152 | First Aid-Medical Self Help | 2 |
Agriculture Business Management Career Overview
Career Overview
The Associates in Applied Science program in Agriculture Business Management prepares students for careers as entry-level, Farmer and Ranch Managers, Buyers and Purchasing Agents of Farm Products, Sales Managers, Insurance Adjusters, Budget Analyst, Financial Analyst, and Marketing Specialist.
Approximately 59,400 job openings annually, which reflects about 2.6% growth in employment opportunities from the previous five years (USDA, 2021). Compensation for these positions is about 20% higher than the national compensation average.