Agribusiness
Location: Crete
Degree Type: Undergraduate
College of Business
Agribusiness Major Program Overview
If you are inspired by the intersection of agriculture and business and passionate about building sustainable enterprises, agribusiness is where your strengths can make a lasting impact. With a B.S. in Agribusiness, you will develop the analytical expertise, strategic thinking, and industry knowledge that today's agricultural sector demands. With our application-oriented curriculum, you will learn about agribusiness sales and marketing, agricultural futures and options, agribusiness sustainability and technology, and agricultural leadership while developing the ability to make sound business decisions in agricultural contexts. From farm management and commodity marketing to agricultural finance and supply chain management, the Agribusiness major prepares you to lead in one of the world's most essential industries. With this degree, you will also strengthen your quantitative reasoning, sharpen your decision-making abilities, and learn how to appropriately steward agricultural resources.
Program Information
Agribusiness
Agribusiness Minor
Career Opportunities in Agribusiness
Doane's agribusiness graduates are strategic problem-solvers who excel at managing agricultural enterprises, marketing agricultural products, and navigating the complex business environment of modern agriculture. As an agribusiness major, you'll develop the necessary competencies to become a purposeful and trusted agribusiness professional. With this degree, you will enter a dynamic field offering diverse, rewarding career paths across production agriculture, agribusiness companies, financial institutions, and government agencies. Career opportunities for agribusiness majors may include:
- Farm and Ranch Manager – Oversee agricultural operations, manage resources, and make strategic decisions to optimize profitability and sustainability.
- Agricultural Loan Officer – Evaluate creditworthiness and provide financing solutions for farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses.
- Commodity Broker/Trader – Buy and sell agricultural commodities, manage futures and options, and help producers manage price risk.
- Agricultural Sales Representative – Sell seeds, fertilizers, equipment, and other inputs to agricultural producers.
- Agricultural Marketing Specialist – Develop marketing strategies for agricultural products and help producers reach target markets.
- Agribusiness Consultant – Advise agricultural producers and agribusinesses on management, marketing, and financial strategies.
- Crop Insurance Agent – Help farmers manage production risk through crop insurance products.
- Agricultural Research Analyst – Conduct market research and analysis for agribusinesses or research institutions.
