Agricultural Systems Technology and Agribusiness (Composite) - BS
About This Degree
This degree is a combination of courses required for the agricultural systems technology degree and the agribusiness degree. USU is the only university in the state with this program. Students gain an understanding of agricultural, biological, and physical sciences, as well as technical and business managerial skills.
The composite program prepares graduates for managerial careers within the agriculture industry, including running a family farm or ranch. Graduates may also pursue other agricultural careers, such as working for an agricultural equipment corporation, managing a machinery dealership, serving as a sales representative for an equipment company, or serving as a farm or ranch manager.
A dual degree option (meaning students graduate with two separate degrees) is also available through the Applied Economics Department. The difference is that students in the composite program are not required to take as many higher-level math classes and theoretical economics classes.
At a Glance
College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department: Applied Sciences, Technology and Education
Program Requirements
Delivery
BS: Logan (Main Campus)
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Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
This program prepares graduates for managerial careers within the agriculture industry, and many students use it to be better prepared to run a family farm or ranch. Graduates may also pursue other managerial careers within the agricultural industry, working in the following areas:
- Technical support
- Agricultural machinery mechanic
- Agricultural equipment sales agent
- Directors and supervisors of manufacturing and processing operations
- Production farm and ranch managers
The Career and Design Center provides counseling and information on hundreds of job and internship opportunities and even helps students apply and interview.
Job Outlook
Advising
Marci Chidester
Email: marci.chidester@usu.edu
Office: AGRS 418
Phone: 435-797-8434
Admission
Admission Requirements
In addition to Utah State University’s admissions requirements, the agricultural systems technology and agribusiness (composite) program has additional requirements:
- Freshmen: New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.
- Transfer Students: Transfer students from other institutions need a 2.2 total GPA for admission to this major. Students transferring from other USU majors need a 2.0 total GPA for admission to this major.
International students have additional admissions requirements.
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