Agricultural Business Management

Associate of Applied Science Degree Agricultural Business Management

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What is Agricultural Business Management?

Students earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Agricultural Business Management study the latest in agricultural sales, commodity marketing, and credit and finance. Students also develop management and leadership skills essential in the agricultural industry. Students with an AAS degree in Agricultural Business Management from IVCC can find employment or self-employment in the agricultural input sector, production, or management professions.

Program Options

After successful completion of the AAS degree in Agricultural Business Management students can enter the workforce full-time or transfer with one of our articulation agreements to a university to earn a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture.

Begin Your Ag Career Today

Ag Loan Officer
Farm Manager
Seed Salesman
Crop Insurance
Ag Facility Manager
Grain Facilities Manager
Farmer
Livestock Producer
Animal Supplies Sales
Precision Ag Specialist

One-On-One Attention

Mentoring, advising, small class sizes and dedicated instructors

Hands-On Experience

Agriculture Wet Lab
Greenhouse
Internship
Agriculture Mechanics Shop
College Farm
Field Trips

Scholarships

Tens of thousands of dollars are available through the IVCC Foundation and Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

Salaries

The average salary for a career in Agricultural Business Management is between $25,000 - $65,000 with an industry average of $47,000.

Careers in Agricultural Business Management

Real Estate Appraiser
Laboratory Assistant
Educator
Operations Manager
Assistant Manager
Facility Manager
Consultant
Operator
Equipment Salesman
Production Supervisor
Animal Feed Dealer
Human Relations
Account Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Inventory Specialist
and many more...

Program Coordinators

Willard Mott - Agriculture Instructor and Program Co-Coordinator
Room: J112E
Phone: (815) 224-0413
Email: willard_mott@ivcc.edu

Dr. Jennifer Timmers - Agriculture Instructor and Program CO-Coordinator
Room: J111E
Phoe: (815) 224-0495
Email: jennifer_timmers@ivcc.edu