Agriculture Business
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Study Agriculture Business


Are you thinking about a career in agricultural business? There are many agriculture degree programs around, but not many focus on the business of agriculture. At the Moorhead campus of Minnesota School of Business (MSB), you can enroll in our Bachelor’s in Business Management degree program and choose an agricultural business emphasis.

Call us to learn more

For information about a business management program that can start you on a career in the ag business, contact our Moorhead college or call us at 1-877-655-7676 to learn about admissions, start dates and financial aid.

Opportunities for graduates

Students in the Business Management degree program look forward to opportunities in the following areas:

  • Finance and commodities trading
  • Compliance Analysis
  • Management of production operations
  • Distribution
  • Business analysis
  • Environmental jobs

Agriculture is a major part of the economy in the United States and the upper Midwest. The ag business offers many rewarding career opportunities.

Classes in our degree program

Students in this BS degree program study business management in the first two years and focus on agricultural business in the third and fourth years. They take courses in the following subjects:

  • Agricultural Finance
  • Cooperatives
  • Agricultural Markets and Pricing
  • Commodities, Futures, Options
  • International Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Agricultural Management

They also complete business electives as well as general education classes that strengthen their communication and analytic skills. Like all students, they complete a career development class that helps prepare them for job searches.

Online option available

Agricultural business students can complete their business management degrees online. Online college is a good alternative for people who live many miles from our Moorhead college campus, work full-time or have busy schedules. Distance learning students can earn degrees while caring for children or traveling for their jobs. They may even save money on commuting and childcare costs.

Military students—ask a representative about college credit for basic training and other military training.

Find out more

For information about studying at our Fargo-Moorhead campus, contact Minnesota School of Business or call us at 1-877-655-7676. Learn more about our business management degree and the agricultural business focus.