Agribusiness Technology, AAS
A15100
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
The Agribusiness Technology curriculum is designed to provide the entrepreneurial and technical skills necessary to manage a profitable, environmentally sound, community based small farm or agricultural business. The objective is the development of a workforce knowledgeable in sustainable agriculture practices.
Students will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business. Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurial and field training. Students will also learn the basic principles of our economic system and government policies and programs relating to agriculture.
Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in agricultural businesses such as equipment, feed, and agricultural supply sales; store management; farm operations; wholesale and retail produce management; nursery operations; and environmental and agricultural education.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Agribusiness program, a graduate should be able to:
- Identify and treat soil and crop pest issues in the field of agriculture.
- Perform calculations needed in the agriculture industry.
- Maintain records for agriculture businesses.
- Practice effective interpersonal skills
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Agribusiness Technology is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
For More Information
The Agribusiness Technology program is located in the Applied Technology Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6807 or visit us at our Web site at www.waynecc.edu.
Admissions
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A placement test in English, mathematics, reading and computer skills may be required to determine entry-level courses that match individual needs.
First Step To Enroll:
Call the Admissions and Records Office at (919) 739-6720.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| AGR 140 | Agricultural Chemicals |
4
| 3 |
| BIO 160 | Introductory Life Science |
4
| 3 |
| BUS 151 | People Skills |
3
| 3 |
| WBL 110 | World of Work |
1
| 1 |
| | *Professional Elective |
3-4
| 2-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 13-15 |
Second Semester
Summer Semester
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
10
| 1 |
| | OR | | |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
20
| 2 |
| | | | |
| AGR 139 | Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture |
3
| 3 |
| ANS 110 | Animal Science |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 7-8 |
Third Semester
| AGR 210 | Agricultural Accounting |
5
| 3 |
| AGR 213 | Agricultural Law & Finance |
3
| 3 |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management |
3
| 3 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting |
3
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Fourth Semester
| AGR 212 | Farm Business Management |
3
| 3 |
| AGR 214 | Agricultural Marketing |
3
| 3 |
| AGR 262 | Weed ID & Control |
5
| 3 |
| | *Professional Elective |
2-3
| 3-4 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15-16 |
Total Credit Hours: 65-69
Electives
*Select 2 Professional Electives from the following courses and/or subject areas:
ANS, AGR, TRF, FOR, HOR, ACM or
Social/Behavioral Science Elective
Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Choose one course from the Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.