Bachelor's degree options in Agriculture, MSU-West Plains

WEST PLAINS

CHOOSE FROM TWO AGRICULTURE DEGREE OPTIONS, AT A DISTANCE Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business

BACHELOR’S DEGREE OPTIONS IN AGRICULTURE

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Learn the language of agricultural industries while building a strong general business foundation. Prepare for success in agribusiness by blending business fundamentals with agricultural concepts. There are currently two different tracks available at a distance to transfer students.

Deanna Smith Regional Outreach Administrator — Southeast Region Missouri State Outreach — West Plains 417-255-7931 DeannaSmith@MissouriState.edu

• Finance and Management • Marketing and Sales Specialize in your technical agriculture education making you an expert in your field. Practice what you’ve learned in an immersive experience during your final semester. Travel for one week touring leading agribusiness enterprises

Bachelor of Applied Science in General Agriculture Receive a strong foundation of agriculture knowledge by taking courses in a variety of fields. Customize this degree by taking classes that meet your interests and career goals.

Take classes in a variety of ways: • Classroom-to-classroom conferencing • Web conferencing • Online • Internships

Before you transfer, complete your two-year degree from MSU-West Plains Suggested courses to include in your associate degree studies: MSU Courses AGN 115 or AGP 103 AGN 215 AGB 144 AGS 101 AGR 157

MSU-WP Equivalent AGR 115 or AGR 103 AGR 215 AGR 144 AGR 101 AGR 157 (required for BAS only)

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APPLY FOR ADMISSION. Visit MissouriState.edu/Apply.

2. SEND US YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. Request transcripts from any school in which you have earned credit. Request your transcripts be mailed to: Missouri State University Office of Admissions 901 S. National Avenue Springfield, MO 65897 3. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov prior to March 31. Find more resources at MissouriState.edu/FinancialAid. 3. MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR. Call 417-836-5638 and schedule an appointment with an advisor. 4. GET REGISTERED!

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BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN GENERAL AGRICULTURE Easily transfer your associate of arts or associate of science to MSU and earn your BAS in General Agriculture. As a holder of an AA or AS, you may be able to complete this degree in as little as two years. • Complete the following (if equivalents were not already completed during your associate’s studies): AGN 115 or AGP 103; AGN 215, AGB 144, AGR 157, AGR 301, AGS 101 • Complete any thirty-five credit hours of upperdivision courses in agriculture, and reach a minimum of 120 total credit hours. • Complete AGR 499 Internship This degree can prepare you for a diverse choice of careers, depending on what areas you choose to study. • Conservation • Extension education • Farm and ranch population and management • Management in state and federal agencies • Sales and management of agriculture products

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS

FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT TRACK

MARKETING AND SALES TRACK

This track primarily focuses on the economic aspects of agricultural business, including courses in accounting, statistics and general business.

This track tailors your coursework to focus on how to market and sell agriculture products, manage distribution of those products and coordinate customer services.

FALL SEMESTER

AGR QBA ACC AGB AGP LAW

AGR AGR AGB ACC QBA MKT

301 237 201 334 303 321

Agriculture Transfer Student Orientation Basic Business Statistics Intro to Financial Accounting Marketing Agricultural Products Suburban Horticulture Legal Enviroment of Business

320 301 334 201 237 350

Writing in the Applied Sciences Agriculture Transfer Student Orientation Marketing Agricultural Products Intro to Managerial Accounting Basic Business Statistics Principles of Marketing (recommended)

SPRING SEMESTER

AGB AGB AGB ACC ECO

ECO 565 International Economics AGB 584 Farm Business Management AGB 374 Agriculture Business Management AGB 384 Agricultural Selling Choose one: MKT 351, MKT 354, MGT 340, MGT 345

584 384 374 211 565

Farm Business Management Agricultural Selling Agriculture Business Management Intro to Managerial Accounting International Economics

EITHER SUMMER

AGB 354 Land Economics

FALL SEMESTER

AGB AGB AGB AGB AGB

LAW 231 Legal Environment of Business AGB 364 Introduction to Agricultural Risk Management AGB 524 Agricultural Prices Choose one: MKT 351, MKT 354, MGT 340, MGT 345 Choose one: AGP 303 or AGP 311

364 344 524 534 499

Introduction to Agricultural Risk Management Financing Agriculture Agricultural Prices Production Economics Internship in Agribusiness

WINTER INTERSESSION

AGB 394 Agricultural Industry Study (1 week intersession travel course) AGB 494 Problems in Agricultural Business

SPRING SEMESTER

AGR 490 ECO 305

AGR 490 AGB 499

Agronomy/Horticulture Senior Seminar Money and Banking General Elective General Elective

Agronomy/Horticulture Senior Seminar Internship in Agribusiness General Elective General Elective

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