Business (Agribusiness Innovation and Technology) ,BA
Agriculture, Business, Farm, Food, Global, Management, marketing, sales, sustainability
Cultivate a challenging, rewarding career at the intersection of agriculture, technology and business. In this multidisciplinary, industry-focused program, you'll gain skills and knowledge to succeed in a sector that is vital to the world's future.
Business (Agribusiness Innovation and Technology) description
The agribusiness industry is increasingly competitive, sophisticated and global, driving demand for innovative leaders who understand the industry's distinct challenges and practices. In the Bachelor of Arts program in business with a concentration in agribusiness innovation and technology, you learn the business of agricultural production, finance, marketing and distribution.
Through a technology-rich, applied, industry-oriented curriculum that focuses on practical projects, you explore global agribusiness issues such as international trade, food safety, food security and sustainability. This program is specifically designed to meet the needs of students interested in studying the business aspects of agriculture in the domestic and global economy. You learn to analyze and manage issues involved in food manufacturing, input and output supply activities, commodity trading and food distribution.
Why specialize in agribusiness innovation and technology at ASU?
Studying agribusiness at ASU equips you to design solutions for today's complex global food and agribusiness systems. Agribusiness powers the production, financing, marketing and distribution of the food, fiber and energy that support communities around the world.
As part of the highly ranked W. P. Carey School of Business, you discover how an education and career in agribusiness can create meaningful global impact. This growing, sustainable industry offers opportunities to help move products from farm to market in efficient and profitable ways.
The Morrison School of Agribusiness provides specialized coursework in food and agribusiness management along with experiential learning, including industry competitions and internships.
You benefit from a number of program advantages:
- applied courses and projects with real-world relevance
- individualized support from faculty and advisors
- leading-edge, technology-focused curriculum
Additional program details
This program is offered at ASU's Polytechnic campus, a hands-on learning environment focused on innovation, discovery and collaboration. You have access to specialized equipment and facilities that support real-world learning and experimentation.
There are many ways to customize your experience at W. P. Carey. To enhance your learning, you can join clubs like the ASU Global Agribusiness Club or Young Farmers & Ranchers --- professional organizations connecting you with networking opportunities, career resources and industry insights. Explore details about W. P. Carey student organizations through the Business School Council.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Polytechnic
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
or MAT 117 College Algebra - Math
intensity: Moderate
This video provides an overview of the Business (Agribusiness Innovation and Technology) degree program at ASU.
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
First-year admission requirements for this program are the same as the university's first-year admission requirements.
Readmission requirements: Students must have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (if applicable; scale is 4.00 = "A") and a cumulative ASU GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A").
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") for all transfer work and meet university transfer admission requirements. Transfer students should select an additional major, which must be outside the W. P. Carey School of Business, when applying for admission. Students who are admissible to the university but do not meet admission requirements for this program and did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice will be placed in the BA program in applied business and technology solutions in W. P. Carey School of Business, which is offered via ASU Online as well as at the Polytechnic and West Valley campus locations. Students not interested in that program or campus location may reach out to wpcareyug@asu.edu for assistance in selecting another degree program.
Students should refer to the W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine whether they meet change of major requirements. Students who are ready to change their major should submit their request through the school's advising website.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
As globalization continues to impact the way the world lives and works, international experiences have become vital to success in every field of business. Through international study and internships, students can gain valuable skills that employers are looking for: communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation and a contemporary perspective on business applications worldwide. By participating in a Global Education program, students improve their language skills while they broaden their understandings of international business practices.
The W. P. Carey School of Business recommends these programs for students majoring in business with a concentration in agribusiness innovation and technology.
Careers this Business (Agribusiness Innovation and Technology) degree prepares you for
The agribusiness industry is becoming more complex, sophisticated and global --- driving demand for leaders who understand the unique challenges of food, agriculture and supply chain systems. ASU agribusiness graduates are prepared for careers with private agribusiness firms and government agencies in areas such as finance, management, marketing, supply chain and technology.
With personalized guidance from the W. P. Carey Career Services Center, you can gain access to diverse career pathways. Our alumni have secured positions with organizations including:
- AGCO
- Cargill
- Coca-Cola
- Farm Credit West
- Kraft Heinz
- Nestlé
- Shamrock Foods
- Taylor Farms
- Tyson Foods
Graduates also find work in various unified school districts.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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4.3%
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$49,630
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4.1%
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$98,700
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5.8%
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$77,710
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1.2%
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$124,720
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1.2%
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$124,720
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-2.5%
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$60,220
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-5.4%
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$35,730
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4.8%
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$52,130
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6.5%
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$88,720
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1.9%
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$104,920
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Morrison School of Agribusiness
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SANTN 230
wpcareyug@asu.edu
480-727-5183
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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