Bachelor of Science, Major in Agricultural Business
Agribusiness is a program for students interested in management in agriculture. The agribusiness curriculum prepares students for employment in finance, ranch management, business management, state and federal agencies, risk management, sales and marketing, and many other fields related to business and economics. The program includes courses in farm and ranch management, marketing, natural resources, government policy, budgeting, finance, business organization and management, and other related courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Agricultural Business | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| ACOM 3360 | Communication Skills for Agriculturists | 3 |
| or ENGL 3330 | Intro to Technical Writing | |
| ECON 2301 | Principles Of Macroeconomics 2 | 3 |
| MATH 1324 | Mth for Mngl Decision Making 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| or STAT 3379 | Statistical Methds in Practice | |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| AGRI 1131 | Intro to Pro Leadership Skills | 1 |
| or UNIV 1301 | Intro To Collegiate Studies | |
| AGRI 1309 | Computers in Agriculture | 3 |
| or BUAD 1305 | Electronic Communications Tech | |
| or CSTE 1330 | Introduction to Computers | |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | Animal Science and Animal Science Laboratory | 4 |
| AGBU 2317 | Principles of Agri Economics | 3 |
| AGBU 2385 | Analysis of the Agr Sector | 3 |
| AGBU 2389 | Agribusiness Financl Analysis | 3 |
| or ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Acc | |
| AGBU 3361 | Agribusiness Org & Mgt | 3 |
| AGBU 3367 | Agricultural Finance | 3 |
| AGBU 3385 | Quant Mthds for Agribusiness | 3 |
| AGBU 4340 | Agribusiness Marketing | 3 |
| AGBU 4363 | Agricultural Sales & Consulting | 3 |
| AGBU 4374 | Agr Mkt Analysis & Prices | 3 |
| AGBU 4375 | Advanced Agribusiness Mgt | 3 |
| AGBU 4386 | Agriculture & Food Policy | 3 |
| PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | Plant Science and Plant Science Laboratory | 4 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Agribusiness Ventures | ||
| Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Legal Issues in Agribusiness | ||
| Special Topic | ||
| Economics of Land Use & Planng | ||
| Farm & Ranch Management | ||
| International Agriculture | ||
| Major: Prescribed Advanced Electives | ||
| Advanced Electives from: ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT | 3 | |
| Minor: Required 3 | ||
| Minor | 9 | |
| Minor (Advanced) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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MATH 1324 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and the degree specific requirements.
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
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The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Conservation Biology and Minor in Early Childhood Education.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 1 | AGRI 1309, BUAD 1305, or CSTE 1330 | 3 |
| AGRI 1131 or UNIV 1301 | 1 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | 4 | ECON 23014 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | MATH 1342 or STAT 3379 | 3 |
| HIST 13012 | 3 | PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | 4 |
| MATH 13243 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| AGBU 2317 | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| AGBU 2385 | 3 | AGBU 2389 or ACCT 2302 | 3 |
| HIST 13022 | 3 | POLS 23065 | 3 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | Minor6 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| AGBU 3361 | 3 | ACOM 3360 or ENGL 3330 | 3 |
| AGBU 3367 | 3 | AGBU 4340 | 3 |
| AGBU 3385 | 3 | Major: Prescribed Electives7 | 3 |
| Minor6 | 3 | Minor6 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| AGBU 4374 | 3 | AGBU 4375 | 3 |
| AGBU 4363 | 3 | AGBU 4386 | 3 |
| Advanced Electives from: ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT | 3 | Major: Prescribed Electives7 | 3 |
| Minor Advanced 6 | 6 | Minor Advanced 6 | 3 |
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
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The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Conservation Biology and Minor in Early Childhood Education.
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See, Prescribed Electives course list below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major: Prescribed Electives 7 | ||
| AGBU 4319 | Agribusiness Ventures | 3 |
| AGBU 4362 | Natural Resource Economics | 3 |
| AGRI 4364 | International Agriculture | 3 |
| AGBU 4365 | Legal Issues in Agribusiness | 3 |
| AGBU 4369 | Special Topic | 3 |
| AGBU 4377 | Economics of Land Use & Planng | 3 |
| AGBU 4378 | Farm & Ranch Management | 3 |
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Agricultural Business is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
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Communicate professionally both orally and in writing.
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Build teamwork and collaboration skills.
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Use analytical skills to make data-driven decisions.
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Perform feasibility and risk analyses and apply critical thinking to evaluate business opportunities.
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Execute market research and identify target markets.
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Analyze financial statements to evaluate the financial status of agribusinesses.
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Assess the impact of government policies on agribusinesses.
