Program Description
The Agricultural Business Management major is the application of business concepts to the agricultural industry
and emphasizes training in management for careers in agriculture. These careers may include the management
and operations of farms as well as in the management of firms that supply the services to farms and by those
engaged in processing, marketing, distribution, and sales of farm products.
Career Opportunities
• Accountant • Appraiser • Bookkeeper • Business Manager • Business Owner • Commodity Broker
• Community Development • Consultant • Elevator Management • Equipment Dealer • Farm and Ranch
Manager • Farmland Portfolio Analysis • Farm/Estate Sales • Insurance Agent • Land Appraiser
• Lending/Finance • Livestock Buyer • Loan Officer • Management Specialist • Marketing/Public Relations
• Policy/International Trade • Production/Management • Trainee • Produce Buyer • Public Relations
• Retail Sales • Sales Representative • Farm Management/Operations • Grain Merchandising/Commodities
Gainful Employment: Visit http://www.imperial.edu/courses-and-programs/programs-of-study/
Transfer Preparation
Associate degrees require the completion of certain general education courses. Transfer programs may require
the completion of additional coursework depending on the institution. It is advisable to meet with an academic
counselor for more information.
Associate Degree Course Sequence
The schedule below is based on a fall start and completion of appropriate pre-requisites.
Fall
1st Semester
AG 130 or AG 132
AG 140 or AG 160
or AG 138
PE 100
PE Activity Course
Area C requirement
Units →
Requirement →
3
IA
3-4
IA
2
IIIC
1
IIIC
3-5
VC
Spring
2nd Semester
AG 134 or AG 136
AG 170 or ECON
102
Area D requirement
POLS 102
Units →
Requirement →
3
IA
3
IA
3
VD
3
IIIA
Fall
3rd Semester
AG 130 or AG 132
AG 140 or AG 160
or AG 138
MATH 91
Area A requirement
HIST 120 or HIST
121
Units →
Requirement →
3
IA
3-4
IA
5
IVA
3-5
VA2
3
IIIA
Spring
4th Semester
AG 134 or AG 136
AG 170 or ECON
102
ENGL 101
Area B requirement
HE 102
Units →
Requirement →
3
IA
3
IA
3
VA1
3-5
VB
3
IIIB
12-13
Program Description
The Agricultural Business Management major is the application of business concepts to the agricultural industry
and emphasizes training in management for careers in agriculture. These careers may include the management
and operations of farms as well as in the management of firms that supply the services to farms and by those
engaged in processing, marketing, distribution, and sales of farm products
Career Opportunities
• Accountant • Appraiser • Bookkeeper • Business Manager • Business Owner • Commodity Broker
• Community Development • Consultant • Elevator Management • Equipment Dealer • Farm and Ranch
Manager • Farmland Portfolio Analysis • Farm/Estate Sales • Insurance Agent • Land Appraiser
• Lending/Finance • Livestock Buyer • Loan Officer • Management Specialist • Marketing/Public Relations
• Policy/International Trade • Production/Management • Trainee • Produce Buyer • Public Relations
• Retail Sales • Sales Representative • Farm Management/Operations • Grain Merchandising/Commodities
Gainful Employment: Visit http://www.imperial.edu/courses-and-programs/programs-of-study/
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate programs are designed for students with personal or occupational goals who wish early employment.
Certificate Course Sequence
The schedule below is based on a fall start and completion of appropriate pre-requisites.
Fall
1st Semester
AG 130 or AG 132
AG 120 or AG 160
AG 138 or AG 140
Units →
3
3
3-4
Spring
2nd Semester
AG 134 or AG 136
AG 80 or AG 170
Units →
3
1-3
Fall
3rd Semester
AG 130 or AG 132
AG 120 or AG 160
Units →
3
3
Spring
4th Semester
AG 134 or AG 136
AG 80 or AG 170
Units →
3
1-3
12-13