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Agribusiness Management

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Agricultural Economics Department
200 Mumford Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-882-6368
Fax: 573-882-3958
E-mail: agecon@missouri.edu
 
Major Curriculum*
Course Credit
First Semester
Introduction to Agribusiness Management 1
Applied Microeconomics 3
College Algebra 3
Political Science 3
Computing and Information Systems I 3
Animal Science 3
 
Second Semester
Survey of Global Agribusiness 1
Applied Macroeconomics 3
English Composition 3
Finite Mathematics 3
Plant Science 3
Chemistry 3
 
Third Semester
Speech Communication 3
Intro to Mathematics of Ag Econ 3
Money and Banking 3
Accounting I 3
Agricultural Marketing System 3
 
Fourth Semester
General Biology 3
Biology Laboratory 2
Statistics 3
Accounting II 3
Humanities Elective 3
Production Ag Elective 3
 
Fifth Semester
Agricultural Prices 3
Biochemistry 3
Business Elective 3
Humanities Elective 3
Communication Elective 3
 
Sixth Semester
Agribusiness Finance 3
Economics of Managerial Decision Making 3
Agribusiness and Biotechnology Law 3
Humanities Elective 3
Other Electives 4
   
Summer: Internship recommended 3
 
Seventh Semester
Agri-Food Business Mgmt Strategy 3
Business Elective 3
Production Ag Elective 3
Other Electives 6
 
Eighth Semester
Agri-Food Business and Cooperative Mgmt 3
Senior Capstone 3
Other Electives 9
 
*Individual degree program may vary.
 

Looking for a career where you can combine skills in management, finance, marketing and agriculture production? Where you can address bottom-line questions about the production, distribution and use of the world's agricultural resources? Where you can apply economic concepts and problem-solving techniques to economic and business decisions that affect the global food supply? Then consider agribusiness management.

Agribusiness Management

Career Opportunities

A bachelor's of science degree in agribusiness management from MU's College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) will provide you with all the skills you'll need to succeed in a wide variety of agribusiness management careers.

You can individualize your degree program to fit the career field that most interests you. The solid foundation of business skills and agriculture you'll acquire while earning your agribusiness management degree will prepare you for any number of careers, including:

  • Leading the public and private business and finance sectors. From making decisions about the daily operation of a small business to the complex marketing issues of a multinational company, the financial services you can provide are in high demand at each stage of the supply chain — from the farm to the supermarket.
  • Buying, selling, distributing and promoting agricultural products. You might assist a farm organization such as the National Corn Growers Association with its promotion efforts or develop advertising strategies for a food-processing company such as Nabisco.
  • Interpreting how agricultural policies will affect the well-being of various interest groups including: environmental groups, government agencies, commodity organizations and media. These policies may include all aspects of agriculture, from water and soil use to technology adoption to international trade patterns.

Research/Internship Opportunities

As an agribusiness management student, your chances to gain real-world field experience through research and internships are almost limitless.

Opportunities for internships exist with agricultural marketing cooperatives and commodity organizations such as the Missouri Soybean Association and National Pork Producers Council; state and federal agencies such as the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; major agricultural companies such as Monsanto; and pharmaceutical firms such as Pfizer. The hands-on training will help prepare you for your career.

If you're interested in research, many of the faculty members hire undergraduate students to assist with their projects. You might assist with projects ranging from determining the environmental impact of a confined animal feeding operation to designing a marketing strategy for a new genetically modified crop.

Get Involved on Campus

Want to have fun and develop your leadership skills and professional contacts at the same time? Then join one or more of the College’s student clubs and organizations. There are more than 30 to choose from, and each gives you the opportunity to apply what you’re learning in the classroom while making lifelong friends.

Here are a few organizations you might consider joining as an agribusiness management student:

  • National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) allows students to become acquainted with the agricultural marketing profession through interaction with professional NAMA members. Each year, members showcase their skills at the National Product Marketing competition where they develop a marketing concept from the ground up for a new or existing product. MU NAMA has been selected as national marketing Champion several times.
  • Mizzou Collegiate Farm Bureau members develop and strengthen their leadership skills through involvement in social and professional activities. Mizzou Collegiate Farm Bureau provides opportunities for political internships and other careers in agriculture.
  • Agricultural Economics Club members organize monthly activities that include guest speakers, international programs, business tours, National Quiz Bowl competition and various social events. The club provides an opportunity for students to interact with professionals in the agricultural social sciences.

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