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Agriculture: Agribusiness and Operations Management Major

BS On-Campus Main Campus
DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Undergraduate

DEPARTMENT
Agriculture
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Learn to organize and manage environmentally sound technology-based businesses: where technology meets tradition.

As you pursue an agribusiness operation management degree at SEMO we will help you understand how equipment and buildings are used with plants and animals to make sure you can make clear and direct decisions focusing on modern agricultural systems, including equipment, buildings, materials handling, and natural resources.

As an Agribusiness and Operations Management major, learn to plan and manage machinery operations, building infrastructure, and soil and water resources used in the sustainable production of food, fiber and energy incorporating appropriate safety, environmental, legal and economic constraints.

Gain knowledge to implement the business principles and ethical practices necessary to build and maintain a viable farm or agribusiness and become an accomplished professional in agriculture.

Where Bold Ideas Take Shape in Agribusiness and Operations Management

With an agriculture management degree at SEMO, gain real-world learning experience including many opportunities outside the classroom, including:

  • Practical management with the supervision of people and equipment.
  • Optimize safety and budgets.
  • Work closely with dedicated faculty with experience in various agribusiness areas.
  • Gain valuable real-world experience through a required internship or research project and at the many departmental facilities.

What Can You Do with an Agribusiness and Operations Management Degree?

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive faculty provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time. 

Career Options for Agribusiness and Operations Management Degree Graduates

  • Product Education – Use and Value
  • Technical Assistance and Troubleshooting
  • Technical Product Development, Testing, Application, and Sales
  • Farm & Agribusiness Management
  • Coordinating, Directing and Supervising Manufacturing and Processing Operations
  • Building and Eequipment Layout, Use (Materials Handling, Flow, Processing)
  • Operations Manager and/or Supervisor
  • Production Manager and/or Supervisor
  • Product Quality Control Manager
  • Financial Analyst and/or Advisor
  • Research Analyst
  • Insurance Agent
  • Loan Officer
  • GIS Specialist
  • Water Resource Specialist
  • Engineering Technician

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AGRICULTURE: AGRIBUSINESS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

This is where you find your fearless.

Agribusiness Operations Management Salaries & Careers

Turn Ambition into Action

An  agriculture management degree prepares you for positions in agricultural facilities management and operations for grain facilities and terminals, farm services, food processing facilities and precision production agriculture. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, the General Education program.

Required Courses (23 Hours):

  • AG111 Agribusiness Orientation (1)
  • AG140 Communicating in Agriculture (1)
  • AG245 Agricultural Economics (3)
  • AG355 Agriculture Seminar & Career Preparation (2)
  • AO120 Introduction to Plant Science (3)
  • AO125 Introduction to Plant Science Lab (1)
  • AY101 Introduction to Animal Science (3)
  • HO110 Introduction to Horticulture (3)
  • MG301 Principles of Management (3)
Choose 3 hours:
  • AG465 Agriculture Internship (3-6)
  • AG469 Undergraduate Research (3)

Major Required Courses (42 Hours):

  • AG201 World, Food & Society (3)
  • AG208 Agribusiness Data Analysis (3)
  • AG334 Agribusiness Finance (3)
  • AG340 Agriculture Safety (3)
  • AG433 Agricultural Policy & Emerging Issues (3)
  • AG447 Commodity Markets in Agriculture (3)
  • AG480 Farm & Ranch Management (3)
  • AG512 Crisis Mgmt & Biosecurity Risk in Agriculture (3)
  • AG520 Agriculture Connections & Org Behavior (3)
  • AG581 Agribusiness Logistics (3)
  • ER361 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
  • MG356 Foundations of HR Management (3)
  • MG362 Management Skills (3)
  • MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)

Additional Requirements:

Some courses may fulfill General Education requirements.

Choose 4 hours:
  • CH181/184 Basic Principles of Chemistry and Lab (4)
  • CH184/185 General Chemistry I and Lab (4)
Choose 3 hours:
  • MA116 Precalculus A (3)
  • MA155 Statistical Reasoning (3)

Choose one advising track.

Agribusiness Advising Track (20 Hours)

  • AC221 Principles of Accounting (3)
  • AG313 Agribusiness Social Media (3)
  • AG515 Agribusiness Communications (3)
  • 3 hours in any MG, ER, AC, FI, BA or MK course
  • 8 hours in any AG, AO, AY or HO course

Operations Management Advising Track (20 Hours)

  • AG303 Agricultural Mechanization (3)
  • AG440 Precision Agriculture (3)
  • IM301 Industrial Safety Supervision (3)
  • 3 hours in any CM, ET, IM, or MN course
  • 8 hours in any AG, AO, AY, or HO course

Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
  • Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
  • Written Communication – 6 hours
  • Oral Communication – 3 hours
  • Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
  • Mathematics – 3 hours
  • Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
  • Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
  • Civics examination

First Year

Fall Semester (14 Hours)
  • UI100 (1)
  • AG201 (3)
  • AG111 (1)
  • MA116 or MA155 (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • General Education (3)
Spring Semester (14 Hours)
  • AG208 (3)
  • AG140 (1)
  • AO120/125 (4)
  • General Education (3)
  • General Education (3)

Second Year

Fall Semester (16 Hours)
  • AG245 (3)
  • AY101 (3)
  • AG334 (3)
  • Chemistry Requirement (4)
  • Track Option (3)
Spring Semester (14 Hours)
  • HO110 (3)
  • MG301 (3)
  • AG340 (3)
  • Track Option (3)
  • Track Option (2)

Third Year

Fall Semester (15 Hours)
  • AG433 (3)
  • AG447 (3)
  • MG356 (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • Track Option (3)
Spring Semester (14 Hours)
  • AG355 (2)
  • AG480 (3)
  • MG362 (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • General Education (3)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester (15 Hours)
  • AG512 (3)
  • ER361 (3)
  • MK301 (3)
  • Track Option (3)
  • General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
  • AG520 (3)
  • AG581 (3)
  • Track Option (3)
  • Track Option (3)
  • General Education (3)
Summer Session (3 Hours)
  • AG465 or AG469 (3)

Degree requirements for all students: a minimum of 120 credit hours, completion of the
General Education program, and completion of 39 senior division hours (300-599). Refer to
the Undergraduate Catalog or Degree Works for additional graduation requirements for your
program.
A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major and overall are required to graduate with a BS degree

Get Funding for Your Education

Missouri has opened the door to a more educated workforce and we want to help you walk through it. If you're an adult-learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It's a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high-need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
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Become a Redhawk.

Do more than dream about the future. Take the first steps to make it all happen.

Paying for College

Your hard work can pay off big because the Department of Agriculture offers about $650,000 in scholarships to students.

Hands-on Learning in Ag Communications

There’s no better way to learn than by getting your hands dirty, and you’ll do just that at SEMO. From digging in the dirt at our greenhouse to working with animals at the Agriculture Research Center, you’ll get real-world experience from day one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Agriculture today is as much about data, operations, and strategy as it is about the land itself. Professionals who can bridge the gap between farming and business and understand the technology driving modern agriculture, are among the most sought-after in the industry. Careers that blend agriculture, business, and technology include:

  • Agricultural Operations Manager
  • Precision Agriculture Specialist
  • Agribusiness Consultant
  • Farm Manager
  • Agricultural Sales and Marketing Representative
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Coordinator
  • Agricultural Technology Specialist
  • Crop Insurance Agent
  • Rural Lender or Agricultural Loan Officer
  • Cooperative Extension Agent

Key applications include:

  • Precision agriculture — GPS-guided equipment, drone imaging, and satellite data
  • Data analytics — real-time data on soil conditions, weather patterns, and market prices
  • Automation and robotics — automated planting, harvesting, and irrigation systems
  • Farm management software — digital platforms help operations track finances, manage inventory, schedule equipment, and maintain compliance records
  • Supply chain technology — logistics platforms connect producers to markets

At SEMO, Agricultural Systems Management students learn to understand and apply these technologies within the broader context of farm operations, business management, and sustainable production.

Agricultural Operations Management is a degree that prepares students to manage the complex systems that modern farming and agribusiness operations depend on. Agricultural Operations Management emphasizes the operational, financial, and technological dimensions of the industry. Students learn how to manage farm enterprises, apply precision agriculture tools, navigate agricultural markets, and lead the kind of data-informed decision-making that keeps modern operations competitive and sustainable.

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