Minor in International Agribusiness

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Students majoring other fields, such as Agricultural Communications, Animal Sciences, Natural Resource Management, and Plant and Soil Science, have the opportunity to take advantage of two minor degree programs from Agricultural and Applied Economics.

Minor in Agribusiness Management  Minor in International Agribusiness

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International agribusiness includes the range of activities involved in production, processing, financing, marketing, and distribution of agricultural products, including raw farm products as well as manufactured food and natural fibers.

International agribusiness as an academic field is a combination of business, economics and agriculture from a global perspective.

International agribusiness provides employment with firms that produce, process, distribute, and market food and natural fiber products for international markets. Job opportunities exist with processing and marketing firms, banks and financial institutions, cooperatives, manufacturers, farms, and ranches.

Why is it important?

• One of five American jobs is tied to exports.
• Export-related jobs have higher pay compared to non-export related jobs – up to 20% greater.
• 95% of the world’s customers live outside the United States.

Source: “Voting ‘Yes’ on Trade is hard for Democrats—but Necessary,” Wall Street Journal, 01-05-2015.

Minor Plan of Study

The International Agribusiness (IAB) Minor is offered by the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics to provide training in economics and business with an international perspective. The minor requires 18 hours of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAEC) courses including: Fund. of Ag. & Applied Econ. (AAEC 2305), 9 hours chosen from 3000-level AAEC courses, and 6 hours chosen from 4000-level AAEC courses.

The IAB Minor requires 6 hours of approved courses in the area of international economics and business. A minimum of 3 credit hours must be taken in a foreign country, fulfilled by approved international study abroad. Course choices for the IAB Minor are provided below: 

AAEC 3301 Agribusiness Marketing

AAEC 3302 Agribusiness Finance

AAEC 3305 Introduction to Sales

AAEC 4303 Property Appraisal

AAEC 4309 Sustaining Global Ecology, Nat Res, and Econ

AAEC 4316 Agribusiness Financial Analysis

AAEC 4317 Commodity Futures Trading and Analysis

AAEC 4319 Agribusiness Enterprise Management

AAEC 4320 Agribusiness Law

Benefits of the IAB Minor

Perfect and finalize your agricultural education with minor studies in International Agribusiness. Build your resume, earn a higher starting salary, and realize expanded job opportunities.

Leverage your degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Communications, Agronomy, or Ecology Management. Relying on agricultural production practices and policies you already know, explore impacts of agribusiness management decisions on firm and industry profitability. Experience everyday exchange through the purchase of products and services using foreign currencies.

Accomplish all of this while attending class, completing assignments, and earning credit toward your degree. 

Study Abroad

Gain opportunities for international learning experiences which are challenging, relevant, and engaging. Programs are designed to enhance the multicultural and global competencies valuable in an increasingly interconnected world. Study abroad inspires and informs students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively engage with local and global communities.

• See the world and earn academic credit.
• Build your resume – toward a high-paying job.
• Develop an informed outlook on world affairs and the role of the United States in the world.
• Gain valuable life skills – confidence, independence, adaptability, and willingness to meet new challenges.
• Experience foreign culture, foods, customs, traditions, and perspectives.
• Improve your foreign language skills.
• Change the way you see the world – less than 1% of students study abroad.
• See natural wonders, museums, and landmarks of the host nation. 

For more information, contact Dr. Marty Middleton.

 

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