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May 09, 2024
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2024-2025 General Catalog
Agribusiness: Agricultural Finance - BS
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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department of Applied Economics
About This Degree
The Agribusiness major provides a foundation for employment in the agricultural sector and in businesses and institutions serving agriculture and rural regions, such as banks and financial institutions, production, marketing and buying cooperatives, value-added food producers, real estate and land management, agricultural chemical production and sales, and farms and ranches. Graduates of this program are employed in a variety of agribusiness operations throughout the United States. Agribusiness graduates have achieved prominence in positions in wholesale and retail sales and service, stock and commodity brokerage, real estate appraisal, banking and farm credit, insurance, and in farm and ranch operations. Classwork provides training in basic business and economics, as well as the specific management tools required for agricultural enterprises.
The Agribusiness major with the Agricultural Finance emphasis is designed for students who are seeking employment in the financial sector of agriculture. Students who want to pursue a career in the banking industry, or in management, or with a large agribusiness corporation take additional coursework from the Huntsman School of Business where they can obtain a business minor and additional training in finance and management. Great opportunities abound for students with Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness with an Agricultural Finance emphasis from USU.
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Minimum University Requirements
Admission Requirements For This Program
- New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing
- Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 2.5 GPA
Additional Information
To graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness with an Agricultural Finance emphasis, a student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in all major and emphasis courses, as well as a grade of C or better in each course required for the major. Agribusiness majors with a dual major must satisfy the admission and graduation requirements of both majors. All required courses must be taken for a letter grade.
Several of the required courses listed for this major will meet general education and university studies requirements. For more detailed information about courses, the recommended sequence for taking them, and the selection of electives, see the APEC academic advisor in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Student Services Center, Lisa Allen, lisa.allen@usu.edu, 435-797-0454.
Agribusiness Program Requirements (46-48 credits)
Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in all major and emphasis courses, as well as a grade of C or better in each major and emphasis course. All required courses must be taken for a letter grade.
Agricultural Finance Emphasis Requirements (15 credits)
Students must select 15 credits from the following courses. For additional options, contact the program’s academic advisor.
APEC Agribusiness Elective Requirement (8-9 credits)
Students must select 8-9 credits from the following courses. For additional options, contact the program’s academic advisor. APEC 4250 is strongly recommended.
Open Electives
Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.
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