Courses in the production, use, and marketing of cut flowers, bedding and pot plants, and foliage plants give this concentration its focus. Students are also required to take a practicum or obtain an internship in their junior year. Horticultural Business Management provides the broadest horticultural background available. The curriculum consists of a core of business, computer, and economics courses. In horticulture, students choose a special emphasis, or take an array of courses that may lead to more job opportunities.
Graduates have the knowledge to manage any horticulture business or market associated products.
Opportunities exist in the sale of facilities, equipment, and supplies involved in all aspects of horticulture, or, as buyers of horticulture products in the U.S. or in international markets. With careful selection of business courses, horticulture graduates can complete a Master of Business Administration degree in one year. Horticultural Food Crops focuses on systems related to production of fruits and vegetables. Specific courses include fruit and vegetable production, irrigation practices, soil fertility, propagation, breeding, and related plant pest management courses. Students must choose either the Production or Seed Science option.