Agriculture
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Agriculture Business Management Emphasis


Learn the business of agriculture at a school that will teach you the nuances of the industry while providing a solid base in general business management training.  At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business-Plymouth, the business management degree with an emphasis in agricultural business covers topics such as marketing, distribution and retailing. Graduates are prepared for careers as managers, consultants, analysts and more.

For more information on this program, contact our admissions representatives today or call us toll-free at 1-877-655-7676.

Specialized training in the business of agriculture

  • Coursework in this program includes business management requirements, business electives and general education electives
  • Students in this emphasis study agriculture markets and pricing, cooperatives, entrepreneurship, international business, and agriculture finance and management
  • Classes prepare students to become leaders in teh agricultural business
  • General educational coruses refine skills in organization, critical thinking, professionalism and communication
  • Program can be completed online or on campus
  • Coursework can be finished in just three years of full-time study

Detailed program description (PDF file)

Job opportunities for graduates

Agricultural business graduates are prepared for a variety of careers in many different work settings.  Graduates of this program will be prepared for positions in the following areas:

  • Marketing/Merchandising
  • Biofuel/ethanol industry
  • Agricultural management software
  • Business consulting
  • Procurement
  • Agricultural management software

All Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) students are encouraged to take advantage of our career services.  Graduates of GU/MSB-Plymouth  receive lifetime employment assistance, including help with resumes, cover letters, obtaining references and thank-you letters.

Learn more about the business management program

Agricultural business is one area of emphasis in the Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management program.  In the first two years of this bachelor’s program, students gain knowledge in broad business concepts. In the last two years, students focus on learning the concepts of agricultural business. MSB offers five other emphases:  finance, hospitality management, human resources, marketing and music business.

Contact our campus representatives today for information on how you can be trained for agricultural management and leadership roles.  Our toll-free number is 1-877-655-7676.