To broaden your education you can take advantage of international opportunities offered through the college and university. The Agricultural Business Major has two options Technical Analytical Technical Option Students in this option select a supporting field of courses that emphasizes technology such as animal science, agronomy, food science, agricultural engineering, horticulture, environmental studies, etc. This option prepares students for a business career in the chosen technological area. Analytical Option Students in this option select a supporting field of courses in mathematics, computer science and economics. This option prepares students for graduate school or for careers that stress strong analytical skills.
Many students take an internship as a part of their program.
An internship is a paid, supervised work experience. Many opportunities are available with agribusinesses and government agencies. An Internship provides valuable work experience that supplements your course work, strengthens your resume and often leads to a job after graduation. The Department of Agricultural Economics encourages students to develop professionally and socially. To that end, students are encouraged to participate in one or more of many clubs, judging teams and other organized activities.