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Fall Semester 2020 Catalog

Agribusiness Policy Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Waynesboro/Burke campus

Entrance Dates: Spring
Length of Program: Two Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 10

Program Description: The Agribusiness Specialist Certificate Program will equip the student with a basic understanding of agricultural policy.  The duties and responsibilities of the Agribusiness Policy Specialist will vary widely, but will focus on the policy aspects of agribusiness.  Upon completion of the program, students will understand the relationship between agribusiness and the political system, as well as the involvement of government in agribusiness.

Employment Opportunities: Graduates of this program may expect to find career opportunities in farms, ranches and agricultural industries.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 12 credits

AGRB 1100INTRODUCTION TO AGRIBUSINESS

1

AGRB 1120LEADERSHIP IN AGRIBUSINESS

3

AGRB 2130AGRICULTURAL POLICY

3

AGRB 2140ISSUES OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

3

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Semester 1 - Fall

AGRB 1100INTRODUCTION TO AGRIBUSINESS

1

AGRB 2140ISSUES OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

3

Semester 2 - Spring

AGRB 1120LEADERSHIP IN AGRIBUSINESS

3

AGRB 2130AGRICULTURAL POLICY

3