Bachelor of Arts in Agricultural Business
Lamoni, USA
BA
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Graceland’s Agricultural Business degree is designed to produce graduates who can quickly begin their careers as global agricultural professionals. Graceland offers unique opportunities for students to put their hearts for agriculture into professional careers that are successful and meaningful.
A major goal of the agricultural business program is that 100% of students will be employed as global professionals with meaningful careers or pursue an advanced degree in the first year after graduation. Graceland’s rural location in southern Iowa puts students in the heart of the agricultural community, providing access to local resources for learning experiences, in addition to other academic and leadership opportunities.
Why Graceland
- Students are in close proximity to university-owned test plots and area agricultural experts.
- The Agricultural Business Club offers leadership development through annual events and officer responsibilities.
- Easily double or even triple major in other business-related programs.
- Graceland offers an agricultural plant and animal sciences minor to provide students with even more skills for their careers.
- Agricultural business students can participate in their preferred sports and performance areas while pursuing their education for lifelong success.
In addition to the essential education requirements, majors in Agricultural Business must complete a concentration of 36 semester hours in Accounting, Agriculture, Business, and Economics including:
- ACCT2310 Financial Accounting – 3
- ACCT3220 Agricultural Accounting and Taxation – 3
- AGRI1200 Sustainable International Agriculture – 3
- AGRI1300 Global Innovations in Crop Production and Soil Management – 3
- AGRI2100 Agricultural Management and Markets – 3
- AGRI3100 Agricultural Finance and Resource Allocation – 3
- BUAD2330 Principles of Marketing – 3
- BUAD3340 Business Law – 3
- BUAD4200 Seminar in Business Policy – 3
- ECON1300 Principles of Macroeconomics – 3
- ECON2100 Introductory Economic Data Analysis – 3
- Electives in Accounting, Agriculture, Business, or Economics – 3
Courses Required for General Education:
- ECON1320 Principles of Microeconomics – 3
- MATH1280 College Algebra – 3
- MATH1370 Statistics for Sciences – 3
Recommended in addition to required courses for Agricultural Business:
- Internship in Ag Business
Other Recommendations:
- Leadership Academy Certificate
An Agricultural Business major from Graceland University can help to prepare you for these careers:
- Accountant
- Agricultural Input/Agronomy Sales Consultant
- Bank Officer
- Commodities (Stocks & Futures) Broker
- Coop/Elevator Manager
- Equipment Sales & Support Representative
- Grain Merchandiser
- Insurance Representative
- Production/Facility Manager
- Risk Manager
- and many other exciting fields.
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