Agriculture Business

Agriculture Business Associate in Science for Transfer

The Associate in Science in Agriculture Business for Transfer degree is designed to provide students a clear transfer pathway to the CSU agriculture business major and completion of the agriculture business baccalaureate degree, to grant guaranteed admission to a CSU to a similar major with junior standing, and the ability to complete their remaining requirements within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. The Associate in Science in Agriculture Business for Transfer degree provides a study of key Agribusiness concepts. Careers in agriculture such as farm management, accounting, marketing of agricultural products, sales, and services require training in business courses such as accounting, computers and salesmanship. Agriculture Business majors will be able to apply the concepts, principles, and terminology of business (economics, management, finance, marketing, and others) to real-world issues and opportunities in the agricultural and life sciences industries. Upon completion of the following requirements, the student will be eligible for an Associate Degree for Transfer: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) The completion of all courses required for the major with a “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable for courses in the major.

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to explain microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts, analyze and evaluate agribusiness problems and management decisions, and perform basic algebra and introductory calculus operations in the context of applied economic analysis and optimization.

• 2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate skills in fundamental agribusiness principles and analysis techniques into logical decision-making constructs.

• 3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to develop strong communication skills, both oral and written, for the purpose of conveying the results of business analyses in a clear, persuasive, and informative manner.

• 4. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply the concepts, principles, and terminology of business (economics, management, finance, marketing, and others) to real-world issues and opportunities in the agricultural and life sciences industries.

Program Requirements