Business (Agribusiness Innovation and Technology) ,BA
Agriculture, Business, Farm, Food, Global, Management, marketing, sales, sustainability
The agribusiness industry is increasingly competitive, sophisticated and global, driving demand for innovative leaders who understand the industry's distinct challenges and practices. The Bachelor of Arts program in business with a concentration in agribusiness innovation and technology teaches students the business of agricultural production, finance, marketing and distribution.
Through a technology-rich, applied, industry-oriented curriculum that focuses on practical projects, students explore global agribusiness issues such as international trade, food safety and sustainability. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of students interested in studying the business aspects of agriculture in the domestic and global economy. Students learn to analyze and manage issues involved in food manufacturing, input and output supply activities, commodity trading and food distribution.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Polytechnic
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
or MAT 117 College Algebra - Math
intensity: Moderate
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
Additional requirements:
First-year admission requirements for this program are the same as the university's first-year admission requirements.
Readmission requirements: Students must have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (if applicable; scale is 4.00 = "A") and a cumulative ASU GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A").
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") for all transfer work and meet university transfer admission requirements. Transfer students should select an additional major, which must be outside the W. P. Carey School of Business, when applying for admission.
Students who are admissible to the university but do not meet admission requirements for this program and did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice will be placed in the BA program in applied business and technology solutions in W. P. Carey School of Business, which is offered via ASU Online as well as at the Polytechnic and West Valley campus locations. Students not interested in that program or campus location may reach out to wpcareyug@asu.edu for assistance in selecting another degree program.
Students should refer to the W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine if they meet change of major requirements. Students ready to change their major should submit their request through the Advising SOS platform.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
As globalization continues to impact the way the world lives and works, international experiences have become vital to success in every field of business. Through international study and internships, students can gain valuable skills that employers are looking for: communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation and a contemporary perspective on business applications worldwide. By participating in a Global Education program, students improve their interpersonal and language skills while they broaden their understandings of international business practices.
The W. P. Carey School of Business recommends these programs for students majoring in agribusiness innovation and technology.
Accounting for more than 50% of the global economy and employing 25% of Americans, agribusiness brings food from the farm to the global table. Possible career paths include positions with private agribusiness firms and government agencies in these fields:
- finance
- management
- marketing
- technology
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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4.5%
|
$41,760
|
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4.8%
|
$85,860
|
|
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-7.7%
|
$67,620
|
|
|
6.3%
|
$113,940
|
|
|
6.3%
|
$113,940
|
|
|
-2.0%
|
$53,450
|
|
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-5.1%
|
$32,550
|
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5.2%
|
$47,860
|
|
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7.5%
|
$79,860
|
|
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3.7%
|
$97,710
|
Morrison School of Agribusiness
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SANTN 230
wpcareyug@asu.edu
480-727-5183
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
