Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Agribusiness Management] From Southwest Minnesota State University

 This is an exciting time for our agricultural economy! Ag industries are advancing rapidly as new technologies, systems and worldwide growth in food, fiber and fuel demand spur the need for college-educated agricultural professionals. SMSU's Agribusiness degree is ideally designed to help students realize their potential in this dynamic field of endeavor.

SMSU's BS in Agribusiness Management provides students with core business skills, applied science and a choice of academic concentrations in either Agricultural Finance or Farm Management & Marketing. Double concentrations within the Agribusiness major are also an option. Paid summertime internships are an important element in SMSU's agribusiness programs.

The SMSU School of Agriculture offers an array of academic scholarships thanks to the generosity of SMSU Alumni, SMSU Farm Seminar donors, our regional Ag partners and SMSU faculty. In Spring Semester 2016, SMSU was able to award a total of $30,000 in ag-related scholarships for our students who ranged from new incoming freshman to experienced senior students. Ag-related scholarships are awarded based on a student's past academic record, civic involvement and leadership potential.

SMSU's BS in Agribusiness Management opens up doors for rewarding careers in the agriculture and food industries. 100% of our agribusiness graduates are annually hired into full-time positions directly related to their major! Some of these permanent positions include agricultural loan officers, commodity brokers, elevator managers, agri-chemical sales, agri-implement dealers, farm managers, and conservation officers.

Possible Career Titles:

• Agricultural Economist

• Crop Breeding Research

• Crop Management Specialist

• Farm / Ranch Manager

• Grain Inspector

• Soil Conservationist