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Agricultural Science, BS - Agribusiness Management Option
Agribusiness Management Degree
Why Choose UCM for Your BS in Agricultural Science - Agribusiness Management Option?
Modern agricultural systems demand leaders who understand both field operations and commercial strategy. Combine your passion for business and agriculture with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science, focusing on Agribusiness Management at the University of Central Missouri.
UCM’s program builds expertise in agricultural production, finance, economics, management and marketing. Designed for traditional students and working professionals, our flexible courses offer full-time on-campus learning in Warrensburg, part-time options and online courses. You will work with industry-standard technologies and gain hands-on operational experience that prepares you to lead in agricultural investment, food processing, real estate and government agencies.
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UCM's Agricultural Science - Agribusiness Management BS at a Glance
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science | Credit Hours: 120 Hours
Degree Can be Taken: Warrensburg
- Real world experience through industry internships
- Software-driven agribusiness simulations incorporated into coursework
- Small class sizes for personalized instruction and faculty mentoring
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What Will You Learn in UCM’s Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science – Agribusiness Management program?
Pairing core agricultural science with practical economic and management principles, you will learn how to allocate resources, manage financial risk and market agricultural commodities effectively.
Key coursework and practical study topics include:
- Agribusiness Management: Work as a team to manage financial operations and resource allocation for a simulated agribusiness.
- Agriculture Policy: Examine the history, principles, contexts and development methods of agricultural policies that affect modern society.
- Agricultural Futures Trading: Analyze pricing techniques and risk mitigation strategies used in agricultural commodity futures markets.
- Agriculture and Food Law: Study legal issues, property rights and regulatory policies pertaining to agribusiness, rural land use and the food production pipeline.
- Commodity and Distribution Management: Build expertise in marketing channels, supply chain logistics and financial analysis for food and agricultural products.
Unique Learning Opportunities in UCM’s BS in Agricultural Science - Agribusiness Management Program
At UCM, practical experience complements classroom instruction through dedicated facilities, required field placements and industry engagement:
- UCM Farms: Practice real-world decision-making on our 110-acre Mitchell Street Farm and 260-acre Prussing Farm. Facilities feature indoor and outdoor classroom space, livestock facilities, high-tunnel crop production, two greenhouses, a nursery complex and an on-site retail storefront.
- Internships: Complete a mandatory internship with an agricultural business, agency or organization to gain direct operational experience and build your professional network.
- Active Learning Simulations: Experience hands-on resource allocation and strategic risk management through software-driven agribusiness simulations incorporated into your coursework.
- Field Trips and Industry Leaders: Connect with guest speakers and tour regional agribusinesses, processing facilities and government agencies to observe real-world management strategies.
- Student Organizations: Build leadership skills and peer networks through the Agriculture Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau and Delta Tau Alpha agriculture honors society.
Fast Facts About UCM’s Agriculture Science BS - Agribusiness Management Program
- Experiential Learning: 100% of Agribusiness Management majors complete an industry internship prior to graduation.
- Personalized Support: Every student receives guidance from dedicated agriculture faculty, academic success advisors and success coaches.
- Student Organizations: Campus chapters include the Agriculture Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau and Delta Tau Alpha honors society.
- Learning Formats: Options include full-time or part-time on-campus in Warrensburg with some online courses available.
- Hands-on Facilities: Students have access to two working research farms covering over 370 acres, two greenhouses, a nursery complex and a retail storefront.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships for UCM’s Agribusiness Management Students
As a UCM student, you’ll have a financial aid advisor as part of your six-person student support team to help you find the best way to finance your college education. UCM provides competitive tuition rates and an optional payment plan, along with university-wide and program-specific funding options.
Program-specific scholarships available for Agribusiness Management majors include:
- Fred Worman Scholarship for International Agriculture
- Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation Agriculture Scholarship
- Charlotte Phillips Scholarship for Agribusiness
Explore additional funding opportunities through the UCM Scholarship Finder and connect with your financial aid advisor to structure your financing plan.
Your next steps:
① Request information about Agribusiness Management Option at UCM.
② Schedule a visit or Connect virtually with a UCM admissions rep.
Career Opportunities and Outcomes for UCM’s Agricultural Science - Agribusiness Management Graduates
Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science, focusing on Agribusiness Management, pursue leadership roles across Missouri, the Midwest and nationally. The program prepares you to manage operations, evaluate market trends and direct strategy across diverse sectors of the agricultural economy.
Common career fields and employer types include:
- Agricultural investment and real estate firms
- Farm management and production enterprises
- Food processing and distribution facilities
- Retail agricultural marketing groups
- Government agricultural agencies and policy organizations
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The UCM Career and Life Design Center
The UCM Career and Life Design Center is here for undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni from all majors, identities and interests. We are a hub for career exploration and career readiness. We offer resources and support for:
- exploring career options
- life design (explore and build career and life journeys, designing next steps)
- job and internship searching
- document reviews (resumes, cover letters, personal statements, etc.)
- interviews (coaching and mock interviewing)
- Professional Clothing Studio
- preparation for graduate school (application materials, exploring programs)
- and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
You will study agricultural production, finance, management, economics and marketing. Coursework covers commodity futures trading, agricultural law, policy development and active team simulations managing financial resources for simulated agribusinesses.
Yes. You will gain hands-on experience at UCM’s 110-acre Mitchell Street Farm and 260-acre Prussing Farm, which feature greenhouses, livestock facilities and a retail storefront. All majors also complete a required internship with an agricultural business or organization.
