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Agri-Business - A.S. (2+2 with APSU)


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The Agri-Business Associate of Science is a two-year program for students who will transfer to Austin Peay State University to continue study leading to the bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with a concentration in Agri-Business.

This program prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations with diversified corporations.

A recent national study predicts a shortage of college graduates in agriculture in the areas of management and science.  Graduates with management and financial skills will be in demand.  Agri-business, government agencies and related industries need managers and technicians who can communicate with farmers.  Graduates who broaden their agricultural experiences with courses in business and computers can enhance their opportunities for employment in agriculture.

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (64)


VSCC Computer Literacy Requirement


See http://www.volstate.edu/ComputerLiteracy/ for Computer Literacy Requirements.

Career and Salary Information


Career Beginning Salary with Bachelor Degree Experienced Salary with Bachelor Degree
Soil and Plant Scientists $34,120 $62,830
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians $22,860 $37,090
Farm Management Advisor $25,420 $49,010

Career and salary information taken from onetonline.org. Check out this website for additional information about education requirements and preferred work styles and abilities for these careers.  Salaries are not guaranteed.

Recommended Schedule


This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

VSCC - Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (17)


  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

VSCC - Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)


  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

APSU B.S. Degree Program


Complete the last two years at APSU to earn a B.S. degree.

B.S. Degree Requirements:

  • Earn a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit
  • Earn at least 39 credit hours in course numbered 3000-4999 or upper division elective transfer credits.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all courses attempted.

APSU - Third Year Fall Semester - Credits (14)


  •  AGRI 2210/2211L Soils Credits: (4) §
  • AGRI 2500 Introduction to Agri-Business Credits: (3)
  • AGRI 4010 Agriculture Seminar Credits: (1)
  • BLAW 3300 Social, Legal and Political Environment of Business Credits: (3)
  • Electives*

APSU - Third Year Spring Semester - Credits (16)


  • AGRI 4020 Agriculture Seminar Credits: (1)
  • MGT 3010 Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior Credits: (3)
  • MKT 3010 Principles of Marketing Credits: (3)
  • AGRI Upper-Level Electives (3000-4999) Credits: (6) *
  • Electives Credits: (3)

APSU - Fourth Year Fall Semester - Credits (16)


  • AGRI 3500 Agricultural Economics Credits: (3) §
  • AGRI 4430 Genetics of Crops and Livestock Credits: (3) §
  • AGRI 4500/4501L Farm Planning and Management Credits: (4) §
  • FIN 3010 Principles of Finance or MGT 3610 Entrepreneurship or MKT 3210 Retailing Mgt. Credits: (3)
  • AGRI Upper-Level Electives (3000-4999)*

APSU - Fourth Year Spring Semester - Credits (13)


  • AGRI 4030 Senior Seminar
  • AGRI Upper-Level Electives (3000-4999) Credits: (6)
  • Electives Credits: (6)

Footnotes


      *Consult your advisor

      §These courses are usually offered only in the semester they are listed.

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