Agribusiness Management

Professor Jeff Galle
Professor Kevin Klein
Assistant Professor T.J. Devine
Assistant Professor Tim Finlay
Assistant Professor Yanan Liu

Majors & Programs

Courses

AG 111: Emerging Issues in Ag & Natural Resources

Survey of emerging issues in the food and agricultural industry, including: 1) geography of food production and consumption; 2) human agricultural and natural resource relations; 3) agriculture in the United States and abroad; 4) modern agribusiness; 5) food, agriculture, and natural resources policy; 6) ethical and legal implications; and 7) role and impact of science and technology.

AG 211: Introduction to Agribusiness

The role of agricultural business in the economy. Introductory economic and business principles and their application to the solution of agricultural problems.

AG 321: Agricultural Marketing

Marketing concepts, techniques, and management of the U.S. marketing system from agricultural production, agribusiness, and traditional business perspectives.

AG 331: Agricultural Economics

An introduction to the principles of economics including production principles; production costs, supply and revenue; profit maximization; consumption and demand; price elasticity; market price determination; and competitive versus noncompetitive market models These principles are applied to agriculture and the role of agriculture in the United States and world economies. Other topics include a survey of the world food situation; natural, human and capital resources; commodity product marketing; and agricultural problems and policies. (See EC 331.)

AG 340: Farm Management

Economic principles are applied to the management of farms using budgeting system analysis record analysis, financial management, and lease analysis. Students develop expertise in evaluating and making decisions like those faced by farm operators and managers.

AG 461: Independent Study in Agribusiness Management

Advanced independent study in the field of agribusiness management or marketing. Open to senior majors seeking advanced study in their areas of specialization. May be repeated with different subject matter for a maximum of 6 hours

AG 463: Internship in Agribusiness

A practical application of theoretical skills in actual job-related situations May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Open to sophomore junior and senior majors.

AG 491: Agribusiness Management Senior Capstone

This course will serve as the capstone course for all senior-level students majoring in Agribusiness Management. In addition, a strong emphasis will be placed on undergraduate research. Specifically, students will be asked to research relevant agribusiness topics from either the social scientific or humanistic perspectives during the semester and formally present their scholarly findings. As part of the capstone experience in this course, students will be asked to synthesize their previous coursework and critically reflect on their experiences in the Agribusiness Management program.