Agribusiness Management (BS)
Career-Ready Training for the Future of Agriculture
Gain business experience you need to become a successful agriculture manager
Illinois College’s career-ready BS in Agribusiness Management equips you with the business smarts and agriculture industry expertise to thrive in the dynamic, evolving agricultural industry. Through our agribusiness management major, you’ll gain a rock-solid foundation in economics, accounting, marketing, and finance — all through online coursework that fits your busy life.
Illinois College has provided students with a rigorous, well-rounded education for nearly 200 years. Our distinctive brand of agriculture business degrees features small, flexible classes taught by accomplished agriculture experts dedicated to your success.
- Graduate READY with the agribusiness, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills you need to succeed.
- Complete a required in-person internship to gain real-world agribusiness experience and apply what you’ve learned.
- Benefit from exceptional career coaching from faculty advisors who are also industry experts.
- Nearly 100% of our graduates are employed or in grad school within six months of program completion.
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Big-picture agribusiness management education at your personal pace
Crave a flexible learning environment as you juggle full-time work and family responsibilities? Our agribusiness major’s 100% online coursework means you can attend class anytime, anywhere! Our agribusiness degree is perfect if you have a passion for both business and farming. At Illinois College, we will prepare you with the financial, marketing, and analytical skills crucial for leading in today’s ag industry. With classes beginning every eight weeks, now is a great time to take the next step toward advancing your career.
An agricultural business degree that opens doors
Illinois College's online agribusiness major equips you with the business savvy and agricultural expertise you need to navigate this dynamic industry. Plus, our network of top companies and professional connections will open doors to exciting career opportunities.
Annual salary you could earn:
Ag Business Development Specialist
Agriculture Manager
Agronomy Marketing Manager
100% Online – Earn Your Degree in Just 18 Months
Complete your Agribusiness Management degree in just 18 months with 100% online coursework and a required in-person internship to apply your learning with hands-on experience. Transfer students are encouraged to apply at Illinois College! In fact, our transfer agribusiness majors can receive up to 88 credit hours, making it even easier to complete your degree.
Classes you’ll take
Business Core Courses (16 credit hours)
- AC 231 Principles of Accounting
- CO 210 Business Communication
- CO 315 Communication Ethics, PH 216 Computer Ethics OR MG 315 Business Ethics
- EC 105 Principles of Economics
Agribusiness Core Courses (26 credit hours)
- AG 111 Emerging Issues in Ag & Natural Resources
- AG 211 Introduction to Agribusiness
- AG 321 Agricultural Marketing
- AG 330 Accounting, Taxation & Finance in Agriculture
- AG 331/EC 331 Agricultural Economics OR AG 340 Farm Management
- AG 463 Internship in Agribusiness
- AG 491 Agribusiness Management Senior Capstone
Career coaching from experienced agribusiness faculty
Our agribusiness faculty go beyond classroom lectures, fostering a supportive network where you will thrive and Graduate READY with the skills and connections you need to succeed. Faculty in our agriculture programs are experienced farm managers and industry experts, ready to help you not only navigate the program but also prepare to lead in your industry.
Online academic support designed with you in mind
All Illinois College farm management degree candidates have access to online academic support. This includes our Center for Academic Excellence, which provides free academic coaching, tutoring, and supplemental instruction; as well as our Campus Writing Center, with student and faculty consultants available to help you with any writing assignment.
Counseling and wellness assistance available to you
We understand life can get in the way of your agricultural business degree. Our Counseling and Wellness Center offers online academic stress management and other confidential support services to promote your well-being throughout your time in our agribusiness online degree program.