Faculty: Graduate School of Social Science This major prepares students for careers in the business and management aspects of the agricultural industry. It combines agricultural economics, farm management, marketing, and supply chain management to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in agribusiness. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of agribusiness and agricultural management. - Develop skills in agricultural economics, farm management, and marketing. - Learn techniques for supply chain management, financial planning, and risk management. - Explore principles of sustainable agriculture and environmental management. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the agribusiness sector. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills for effective agribusiness management. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Agribusiness and Management** - Overview of key concepts and trends in agribusiness and agricultural management. 2. **Agricultural Economics** - Principles of agricultural economics, markets, and price analysis. 3. **Farm Management** - Fundamentals of farm management, planning, and decision-making. 4. **Agribusiness Marketing** - Principles of agribusiness marketing, product development, and sales strategies. 5. **Supply Chain Management in Agriculture** - Fundamentals of supply chain management in the agricultural industry. 6. **Financial Management in Agriculture** - Principles of financial management, budgeting, and investment analysis in agriculture. 7. **Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management** - Principles of sustainable agriculture and environmental management practices. 8. **Agricultural Policy and Regulation** - Understanding agricultural policy, regulation, and compliance. 9. **Practicum in Agribusiness and Management** - Real-world experiences through internships and projects in agricultural businesses and farming operations. 10. **Capstone Project in Agribusiness and Management** - Comprehensive project applying skills in farm management, agribusiness marketing, or supply chain management. **Assessment Methods:** - Agricultural market analyses, farm management plans, marketing strategies, supply chain projects, financial management reports, sustainable agriculture plans, policy analyses, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Agribusiness: An Introduction" by various authors. - "Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness" by Barry J. Barnett, et al. - "Farm Management" by various authors. - "Agribusiness Marketing" by various authors. - "Supply Chain Management in Agriculture" by various authors. - "Financial Management in Agriculture" by various authors. - "Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management" by various authors. - "Agricultural Policy and Regulation" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of agriculture, economics, and business management. Suitable for students interested in agribusiness and farm management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Agribusiness and Management and pursue professional certifications such as Certified Crop Adviser (CCA). **Target Audience:** Aspiring agribusiness managers, farm managers, agricultural consultants, and individuals seeking careers in agricultural businesses, farming operations, agribusiness consulting, and related fields. This major equips students with the practical, theoretical, and management skills needed to excel in agribusiness and management, supporting careers in agricultural businesses, farm management, consulting, and related fields.