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Agricultural Business, AAS Degree

The business of agriculture is varied and complex. Mitchell Tech’s highly qualified instructional staff and reputable program will prepare graduates for a variety of ag business careers.

Beginning with basics like farm accounting and commodity marketing, students will also be exposed to fundamentals of animal science and agronomy in order to learn how those areas relate to the financial bottom line.

During the second year, students will take courses in management, sales and service, ag law, finance, insurance and e-commerce. A variety of guest speakers, case studies, and hands-on activities will reinforce concepts and prepare students for many occupational options.

Graduates will find a wide variety of employment opportunities in areas like management, sales, claims processing, analysis, grain management, lending, marketing or many other areas.

Any student who enrolls in Commercial Driver training must obtain a South Dakota driver’s license in order to complete the CDL training course. A Class A CDL is a graduation requirement for this program.

Mitchell Tech recommends that applicants to the Ag Business program obtain a physical examination for their safety and protection.

Please Note:

  • Students enrolled must possess a Class A CDL license before the end of the 10th day of their first semester of enrollment or be registered for TRAN 100 during their first semester.
  • Students must pass the Commercial Applicator’s License exam in order to graduate.
  • Students in this program are required to purchase a laptop computer from Mitchell Tech. The laptop will have the necessary software installed and will be serviced free of charge while the student is attending Mitchell Tech.
  • Students are required to achieve a grade of 2.0 (C) in technical courses in order to satisfy graduation requirements.
  • Students are required to complete at least one internship to satisfy graduation requirements.

Award: AAS Degree

First Semester

AGT 101Animal Science I

3
AGT 102Weeds & Herbicides

3
AGT 104Ag Chemicals

2
AGT 120Soil Science I

3
AGT 211Farm Accounting

3
TRAN 100Industrial Transportation CDL

1
CIS 105Introduction to Computers

3
SSS 100Student Success

1
Total Credit Hours:19

Second Semester

AGT 110Crop Science I

3
AGT 112Fertilizers

3
AGT 160Commodity Marketing I

3
AGT 190Internship I

6
AGT 214Ag Law

3
CPR 100First Aid, CPR AED

0.5
Total Credit Hours:18.5

Third Semester

AGT 103Machinery Management

2
AGT 260Advanced Commodity Marketing

3
AGT 261Ag Sales & Service

3
 
AGT 291Land Management

1
OR
AGT 295Beef Management

1
 
Communications Elective

3
Math Elective

3
General Education Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:18

Fourth Semester

AGT 215Ag Finances

3
AGT 218Principles of Ag Bus, Management

3
AGT 263Fundamentals of Insurance

2
AGT 290Internship II

6
BUS 122E-Commerce

3
General Education Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:20

Total Credits Required to Graduate: 75.5