Certificate of Achievement in Agriculture Business

The Certificate of Achievement in Agriculture Business is designed to prepare students to develop the core business skills necessary to meet the needs and challenges of agricultural businesses. Students integrate concepts from business, finance, and computer technology and apply them to agricultural business operations. A student completing the Certificate of Achievement in Agriculture Business can apply the credits completed towards obtaining an Associate of Science in Agriculture Business degree, which may transfer to a California State University to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Business, Agriculture Studies, Agribusiness, or Agribusiness and Food Industry Management.

Students who complete this certificate will be prepared for careers in agricultural sales, marketing, finance, accounting, production, compliance, and management, as well as general agriculture.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

By the completion of the degree the student will be able to:

1. Identify, evaluate, and apply business and economic principles, including ethical behavior and social responsibility, to agricultural business operations.
2. Apply basic accounting principles to aid in financial decision-making in agricultural businesses.
3. Demonstrate interpersonal and organizational communication skills and the application of sales techniques.
4. Demonstrate competency in using computer applications to complete agricultural business projects.

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The Certificate of Achievement in Agriculture Business prepares students for careers within the agribusiness industry. Through hands-on experiential learning and curriculum designed to engage students in all aspects of agriculture and agribusiness, students will be prepared to enter the growing agribusiness industry, which provides the products and services related to production, processing, marketing, and distribution of food products. Professionals in this industry bring strengths from the integration of business, science, and technology. This program combines core concepts of business with the additional skills and knowledge necessary to meet the needs and challenges of agricultural businesses. Management, decision-making, communication, and technology skills will allow students to be prepared for careers in agricultural sales, marketing, finance, accounting, production, and management. Graduates are valuable employees in the agricultural business industry and career opportunities are expected to be strong.