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Business and Organizational Management - Agribusiness Management Specialization, B.A.S.


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CIP: 52.0299
FL CIP: 1105202991

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Business and Organizational Management is a pathway to becoming an effective leader in a wide range of industries. This program develops a student’s management expertise, preparing them for administrative and leadership roles across diverse sectors. With specializations in Accounting, Agribusiness Management, Equine Studies, Management Information Systems, Health Care Management, Human Resources Management, Public Safety Administration and Logistics and Supply Chain Management, the B.A.S. program allows students to tailor their personalized career path. With this degree, students will gain strategic skills and specialized knowledge to drive success in a variety of business settings.

Students accepted for these programs must have completed either an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degree in an appropriate field, and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. A minimum of 60 credits from the student’s associate degree will count toward completion of the program. Additional General Education and/or technical specialization courses may be required. Students should work closely with their advisor to ensure that all program requirements are met.

A grade of C or better is required in all technical, program core and program specialization courses, and all courses used to satisfy the Gordon Rule requirement. Students transferring into baccalaureate programs with an A.A. degree or higher do not need to meet our General Education requirements with the exception of college level English and Gordon Rule math. These students must have successfully completed, with a grade of C or better, at least one college level English and one Gordon Rule math course. General Education courses must total 36 credits. The A.A. or higher degree must be from an accredited institution but can be public, private and/or out of state. Additional coursework may be required for students transferring into B.A.S. programs with an A.S. or A.A.S. degree.

B102: Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management - Agribusiness Management Specialization

The Agribusiness Specialization under the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management degree hones the essential skills students need to excel across diverse agricultural environments, from farm and ranch operations and agricultural development firms to support organizations within the agribusiness sector. Students will learn to bridge the gap between management theory and practical agricultural skills to navigate the complexities of today’s professional agribusiness landscape. This program is designed for students with an associate degree in fields such as agriculture, equine, landscape and horticulture, and animal science.

Graduates are well-prepared for a wide array of administrative and leadership roles across diverse agribusiness settings. This degree provides a versatile foundation for future career growth in the dynamic world of agribusiness.

This program is eligible for federal and state financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office for further information about your individual eligibility.

Requirements


Required Technical Specialization Courses


Courses in this section will be comprised of Required Technical Specialization courses and/or General Education courses needed to fulfill the requirements of the program. Actual coursework required will vary based on the student’s associate-level coursework. Students will work with their advisor to choose the necessary coursework for their program. Lower division college-level coursework used to satisfy this requirement may have the following prefixes: AEB, AGG, AGR, ANS, AOM, ATE, BUL, BUS, CGS, COP, ETI, ETS, ECO, ENT, GEB, GIS, LOG, MAN, MAR, MGT, MNA, ORH, OST, SBM, SOS, SWS, or TRA. A total of 21 credit hours is required.

Total Credit Hours: 21


Core and Specialization


Credit Hours from Associate Degree: 60


Total Credit Hours: 120


** This course may be used to satisfy the Gordon Rule requirement.

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