Agricultural Commerce
Agricultural commerce is the study of business and agriculture. These two areas are combined so that graduates are prepared to enter the business environment of Ohio's number one industry, agriculture.
Pursuing Agricultural Commerce
Ohio State ATI recommends that students entering the field of agricultural commerce have an interest in business and agriculture. A college preparatory program or a background in agriculture or business may be helpful.
Students seeking an Associate of Applied Science degree in agricultural commerce enter directly into the program upon completion of their admission requirements. In addition to business training, students have the opportunity to choose an agricultural option such as agronomy or their favorite animal science (dairy, beef, horse, or swine). All applicants are strongly advised to arrange a pre-admission conference with a faculty member in the agricultural commerce program in order to acquaint themselves with the various aspects of this major.
Technical courses include the study of microcomputer applications, accounting, human resource management, sales, marketing, and business. Other technical courses are determined by the student's choice of agricultural area of specialization.
This program requires that over 40 percent of the credits be earned in the general studies of science, math, communications, and social science. Written expression, oral communication, technical reporting, economics, technical math, social science, biology, botany, and chemistry are some of the courses offered in general studies.
To obtain the Associate of Applied Science degree in agricultural commerce, students must complete a minimum of 103 quarter credit hours with a cumulative point-hour ratio of 2.00 or above. They must satisfactorily complete a prescribed curriculum which includes at least 51 quarter credit hours in technical courses and 42 quarter credit hours in basic and general studies. A minimum of 45 quarter credit hours must be earned through regular course work at the institute, exclusive of an internship.
Practicum is a supervised on-campus work experience which provides students with the opportunity to apply skills learned in both the classroom and laboratories. Students are required to complete a minimum of two credit hours of practicum.
Internships
Agricultural commerce students complete an industry internship of 10 weeks of full-time employment in their field of study. Students are paid for their employment, graded on their job performance, and awarded academic credit.
Career Prospects in Agricultural Commerce
Graduates in agricultural commerce find rewarding careers in agricultural businesses in the areas of accounting, customer service, computer applications, sales, and office management. In addition to agricultural businesses, governmental agencies at the federal, state, and local levels employ graduates of this program. Starting a business or returning to a family farm with specialized skills are other career opportunities available upon graduation.
Related Programs
Ohio State ATI also offers an Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Business. This degree option allows students to begin their course work toward a Bachelor of Science degree. Students who pursue this degree at Ohio State ATI can meet a portion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
In addition, this degree contains the 'transfer module,' a common set of general education courses which apply to bachelor's degrees at other colleges in Ohio.
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For questions, please contact:
Office of Admissions
(800) 647-8283 (Ohio only) or (330) 287-1327
Email: ati@osu.edu
Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science in Agricultural Business
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A Quick Glance at Curriculum
If the business side of agriculture interests you, look into Ohio State ATI's Agricultural Commerce program. Prepare for a rewarding career in customer service, sales, business records, computer applications, or office management. You may specialize in one of five areas: agronomy, beef, dairy, horse, or swine. A variety of classes lets you hone computer skills, learn management techniques, and apply business principles.
An on-campus, supervised practicum and a 10-week paid internship provide practical experience you'll appreciate, and so will your resume.
Sample Curriculum
First Year
Autumn Quarter- Keyboarding
- Introduction to Business
- First-Year Written Composition
- Technical Mathematics I
- Personal and Career Orientation
- Microcomputer Applications
Winter Quarter- Accounting for Technicians
- Human Resource Management
- Introduction to Cooperatives
- Chemistry I or Tech Physics I
Spring Quarter- General Economics
- Technical elective
- Office Procedures and Management
- Mathematics for Retail Technicians
- Word Processing Applications
- Practicum
Summer QuarterSecond Year
Autumn Quarter- Managerial Accounting
- Marketing of Agricultural Products
- Business Law
- Business Communication
- Humanities or social science elective
Winter Quarter- Personal Selling
- Spreadsheet Applications
- Technical elective
- General Botany or General Biology
- Social science or humanities elective
Spring Quarter- Small Business Management
- Data Base Applications
- Practicum
- Social science or humanities elective
- Technical electives
- Essentials of Oral Communication
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