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Bachelor of Agricultural Business
Bachelor of Agricultural Business

Bachelor of Agricultural Business

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Secondary School/University Transcripts

We require a 2.0 minimum GPA for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.

  • Upload your official Secondary Transcripts in English to the Application.  Students from African countries that use the WAEC exam need to submit their scratch card and exam information so we can verify scores online.

Transferring from another university?

American university:

  • Submit the Transfer Questionnaire Form, a copy of your I-20, passport, I-94, and have an official transcript mailed to International Student Services (see address below).

Foreign university:

Request an Evaluated Transcript and have it sent officially to International Student Services. (See instructions in the Application.).  A “course by course” analysis with GPA transcript evaluation should be done by one of the following companies:

  • IEE

  • WES

  • Educational Perspective

  • Spantran

  • or other private credential evaluation agencies approved by the Arkansas Department of Education

English Requirements

Some English speaking countries are exempted from this requirement.

Minimum English Requirements (must meet one of the following)

  • A score of 500 or higher on the written TOEFL

  • A score of 173 or higher on the computerized TOEFL

  • A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL

  • A score of Band 5.5 (overall) on the IELTS

  • Completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center or its equivalent

  • Completion of EF Level 4

  • A score of 410 on the Old SAT Critical Reading section or 22 on the New SAT Reading section

  • A score of 19 on the ACT English

  • Completion of Level 4 of SAU ESL program

Other Requirements

Proof of Financial Support

  • Fill out the Affidavit of Support form showing at least $22,500.

  • Email or mail your supporting documentation, such as a bank statement or a bank letter stating you have the required funds to support your educational expenses.

Copy of Immigration Documents

Mail or email a copy of your immigration documents:

  • Passport

  • I-20 from current school (if you have one)

  • U.S. Visa (if you have one)

  • I-94 (if you have one)

 

Course Information

Students who desire a career in businesses that are involved in agriculture should pursue a degree in agricultural business. This degree provides students with a core set of business classes while providing education in the basic principles of animal and plant sciences, preparing students for careers in the various aspects of agribusiness including agricultural marketing, agricultural finance, international agricultural business, sales and services, or management of agricultural business.

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University Requirement – 2 hours

GSTD 1002 Freshman Seminar

General Education* – 27 hours (Natural science and physical science courses are included in the major.)

*Social Science requirement – AGEC 2073 Principles of Agricultural Economics

Biological Science – 4 hours

  • BIOL 1203/1201 Principles of Biology I/Lab

Chemistry – 4 hours

  • CHEM 1013/1011 College Chemistry I/Lab

  • CHEM 1023/1021 University Chemistry I/Lab

Agricultural Core – 28 hours

  • AGEC 3043 Farm Management

  • AGRI 4033 Issues in Agriculture

  • ANSC 1003/1001 Introduction to Animal Science/Lab

  • ANSC 2002/2001 Animal Nutrition I/Lab

  • ANSC 2013 Animal Anatomy and Physiology

  • PLSC 1003 Introduction to Plant Science

  • PLSC 2002/2001 Principles of Horticulture/Lab

  • PLSC 2012/2011 Soils Science/Lab

  • PLSC 2022/2021 Elements of Forestry/Lab

Agricultural Business Core – 28 hours

  • AGEC 3003 Marketing of Agricultural Products

  • AGEC 4013 International Business in Agriculture

  • AGEC 4023 Agribusiness Management

  • AGEC 4043 Agricultural Finance

  • AGED 3003 Leadership and Communications

  • Select three hours from the following:

  • AGEC 3033 Agricultural Futures and Options

  • AGEC 4053 Agricultural Policies and Problems

  • AGEC 4063 Risk Management in Agriculture

Select seven hours from the following:

  • AGEC 4501-4503 Special Problems in Agricultural Business

  • AGRI 4452/4551 Internship in Agriculture I and II

  • ANSC 3103/3101 Ruminant Animal Production/Lab

  • ANSC 3113/3111 Non-Ruminant Animal Production/Lab

  • PLSC 3032/3031 Greenhouse Management/Lab

Select three hours from the following:

  • AGED 2001/2002 Agricultural Power: Electricity and Small

Engines/Lab

  • AGED 2011/2012 Agricultural Structures/Lab

  • AGED 2021/2022 Agricultural Metals/Lab

Business Core – 27 hours

  • ACCT 2003 Principles of Accounting I

  • ACCT 2103 Principles of Accounting II

  • ECON 2203 Principles of Macroeconomics

  • FIN 3003 Financial Management

  • GBUS 2003 Legal Environment of Business

  • GBUS 2013 Quantitative Analysis I

  • GBUS 3183 Quantitative Analysis II

  • MGMT 2003 Business Communications

  • MGMT 3023 Organizational Theory and Behavior

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Our graduates communicate effectively

  • Our students acquire knowledge of agricultural systems to make ethical and informed decisions relating to food and fiber production

  • Our students can assimilate knowledge to develop critical thinking skills related to agriculture production and science

  • Our graduates understand the value of technology and its application in Agricultural Communication and Agriculture Production

  • Our graduates possess knowledge in the field of Agriculture

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

International Student Insurance: $1320 per year

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