Agribusiness - Minor

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

About This Minor

The Agribusiness minor at Utah State University prepares students to understand and manage agricultural business operations.

Students will gain foundational knowledge in microeconomics, agricultural economics, and agribusiness, along with various electives to enhance their understanding of the industry.

What You Will Learn

Students will learn about microeconomics, agricultural economics, agribusiness, and various topics like small firm management, commodity futures, and options trading and analysis, agribusiness sales and marketing, and agricultural machinery systems management.

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College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department: Applied Economics Department

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Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

  • Agricultural Business Manager
  • Commodity Trader
  • Agricultural Marketing Specialist
  • Farm or Ranch Manager
  • Supply Chain Analyst

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*This degree is available at various USU locations.

**This degree is 100% available online. USU is a SARA-approved institution offering fully online programs nationwide; please visit USU's state authorizations for details.

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