Overview
About the Program
Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of management, core business, computer, engineering, science, and communication courses with emphasis on management in a variety of organizational settings; program can be completed on a part-time basis
Students who select the Agribusiness option within MTC’s Associate of Applied Business (AAB) business management program will develop knowledge and skills that facilitate practical application as it applies to the business of farming. Strong foundation in decision-making principles plus the option to customize agricultural focus through technical courses, strengthens the connection in preparing students for employment in commercial agriculture and businesses serving agriculture. MTC’s business management curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing graduates who are prepared to help organizations be successful in the face of everyday business challenges.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform applicable mathematical calculations throughout the business environment.
- Communicate professionally both in writing and verbally with co-workers, managers, stakeholders, and customers.
- Integrate technology skills in making business decisions and performing business functions.
- Use problem-solving and decision-making skills in preparing and implementing business solutions.
- Demonstrate good work habits, interpersonal and virtual teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
- Exhibit inclusiveness where each perspective is considered while progressing toward common goals.
- Use the problem-solving method to solve customer concerns and business problems
- Identify individual and organizational behavioral strategies
- Use technology to present a project
- Apply business concepts to create a business plan
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to measure, process and communicate financial information.
- Apply theory and practical applications to budgeting, break-even analysis, cost analysis, product costing, and profit planning.
- Demonstrate business practices within the Business Management field.
- Develop a marketing plan incorporating new product, promotions, sales ideas, and strategies.
- Understand ecological foundation of environmental systems and strategies for sustainable management of environment and natural resources.
Projections U.S Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook is a useful tool for career research on a wide variety of management, marketing, and human resources positions. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
The Small Business Administration is an excellent source of information for anyone contemplating going into business. http://www.sba.gov/
Application Requirements
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
- Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment (ACCCUPLACER) and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required. Any college foundation courses recommended by placement assessment results are also required.
Career Opportunities
- Buyer/Purchasing Agent
- Agricultural Technician
- Agricultural Management
- Crop Soil Sampler
- Environmental Resources Management
- Crop Insurance Account Specialist
- Grader/Sorter
- Product Manager
Curriculum
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
Technical Electives: must meet with advisor
Note: MGT2540, Leadership, can be substituted for BUS2800 and BUS2901 with Director approval.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Total Credit Hours: 62