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Applied Science And Basic Science
Agri-Business AS
Agri-Business AS

Agri-Business AS

  • ID:CotD10005
  • Level:Associate Degree
  • Duration:
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Fees (USD)

* Books/Supplies (approximate)

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Individuals who meet any one of the following criteria are eligible to attend College of the Desert:

  • Have graduated from high school

  • Have passed the CA High School Proficiency Exam or

  • Have passed the GED Examination or

  • 18 years of age or older and can benefit from instruction

English Requirements

  • Toefl ibt: 40

  • Toefl paper: 400

  • Ielts:4.5

  • Duolingo: 70

  • Eiken: step level 2

Course Information

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the field of Agriculture Business through the study of professional and computer skills, soil and plant nutrition, and bookkeeping. Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment as bookkeepers, farm managers, and in retail sales in agriculture. 

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Courses:

Required Courses                                                                                                                                           

  • Leadership

  • Careers

  • Soils & Plant Nutrition

  • Plant Science

  • Plant Science Lab

  • Accounting for Entrepreneurs & Business Managers

  • Principles of Microeconomics

Electives                                                                                                                                                           

Select 24 units from the following:                                                                   

  • Horticulture

  • Ornamental Plant Identification

  • Landscape Management

  • Turfgrass & Landscape Pest Management

  • Landscape Equipment

  • Landscape Irrigation Systems

  • Landscape Irrigation Systems Lab

  • Entomology - General & Applied

  • Pesticide Laws & Regulations

  • Introductory Microsoft Outlook

  • Introductory Microsoft Word

  • Introductory PowerPoint

  • Business Research

  • Introductory Excel

  • Advanced Excel

  • Elements of Biology

  • Sanitation and Safety

  • Introductory General Chemistry

  • Computer Literacy

  • Statistical Methods

  • Conservation of Natural Resources

  • GPS and Map Use

  • Introduction to GIS

  • Environmental Horticulture Turfgrass Work Experience (Maximum of 4 units may be used for work experience)

COD General Education Pattern

Kinesiology Activities

Degree Total: 60

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment as bookkeepers, farm managers, and in retail sales in agriculture. 

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance Fee: $1662 per year

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