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Associate of Applied Science Programs: ------------------------- Agricultural Commerce Beef and Sheep Production and Management Business Management Construction Management Crop Management and Services Dairy Cattle Production and Management Environmental Resources Management Floral Design and Marketing Greenhouse Production and Management Horse Production and Management Hydraulic Power and Motion Control Laboratory Science Landscape Contracting and Construction Nursery Management Power and Equipment Swine Production and Management Turfgrass Management Associate of Science Programs: ------------------------- Agricultural Business (Transfer Program) Agronomy (Transfer Program) Construction Science (Transfer Program) Dairy Science (Transfer Program) Environmental Resources Science (Transfer Program) Horse Science (Transfer Program) Horticultural Science (Transfer Program) Livestock Science (Transfer Program) Pre-Agricultural Communication (Transfer Program) Pre-Agricultural Education (Transfer Program) Pre-Food Business (Transfer Program) Certificate of Competency Programs: ------------------------- Hydraulic Service and Repair Sports/Commercial Turf Equipment Other Options: ------------------------- Academy (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) Continuing Education Industrial Automation Maintenance Agricultural Business (Transfer Program) Agricultural business integrates business, marketing and economic principles applicable to agribusiness and related industries. With the Associate of Science degree, agricultural business majors complete a combination of technical and general courses that allow them to gain hands-on experience while completing 50 percent of the curriculum for a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. This degree also includes the "transfer module," a common set of courses that apply to other bachelor's degree programs in Ohio. Pursuing Agricultural Business Students pursuing the Associate of Science program must complete the following high school curriculum in order to be admitted to the program without conditions: four units of English three units of mathematics two units of natural science two units of social science two units of the same foreign language one unit of visual or performing arts one additional unit from any of the above categories Applicants to the Associate of Science program in agricultural business who have not followed this curriculum will have conditions placed on their enrollment. These conditions must be satisfied by earning college course credits in the high school subject areas in which the students are deficient. Students seeking an Associate of Science degree in agricultural business enter directly into the program upon completion of their admission requirements. All applicants are strongly advised to arrange a pre-admission conference in order to acquaint themselves with the various aspects of this major. Students must complete a minimum of 95 quarter credit hours of technical and general studies courses, with a cumulative point-hour ratio of 2.00 or above, to earn the Associate of Science degree in agricultural business. A minimum of 45 quarter credit hours must be earned through regular course work at the institute. Technical courses in the agricultural business program emphasize principles of marketing, accounting, and business management with a focus on applying these principles within the agricultural industry. A minimum of 27 quarter credit hours are required in technical courses. Agricultural business students also complete 55 credit hours of general studies which include communications, social sciences, mathematics, and biological and chemical sciences. A minimum of 13 credit hours of electives, either technical or general, round out the curriculum. Career Prospects in Agricultural Business After completing the Associate of Science degree in agricultural business, many students choose to further their agricultural business education by pursuing a bachelor's degree in agribusiness and applied economics at the Ohio State Columbus campus. Those who graduate with a major in agribusiness and applied economics are prepared for careers in management; finance; marketing and sales; resource economics and management; or public service as a 4-H or Extension Agent. Beginning salaries for graduates with a bachelor's degree in agribusiness and applied economics range from $20,000 to $40,000 per year with an average of $30,000. Salaries depend on candidates' skills, previous work experience and other factors determined by employers. Students who choose not to complete a bachelor's degree and instead pursue employment upon graduation with an Associate of Science degree in agricultural business should see Agricultural Commerce or Business Management for salary information. For questions, please contact: Office of Admissions (800) 647-8283 (Ohio only) or (330) 287-1327 Email: ati@osu.edu Degrees Offered: Associate of Science Download Fact Sheet (PDF) A Quick Glance At Curriculum For a practical introduction to the business and economics of agriculture, you'll want to take a look at this program. Whether you want to pursue a career in agricultural management, finance, marketing, or public service, you can plan a curriculum to meet your interests. Related Programs Students who are not planning to ultimately pursue a bachelor's degree might be interested instead in our Agricultural Commerce or Business Management Associate of Applied Science curriculum. Sample Curriculum First Year Autumn Quarter Agriculture Survey English Composition Accounting for Technicians American Civilization to 1877 Winter Quarter Mathematical Analysis for Business Chemistry I Rural Sociology Spring Quarter General Ed elective Principles of Food and Resource Economics Human Resources Management Transferable elective Second Year Autumn Quarter Biology I Social Groups in Developing Societies Managerial Accounting for Technicians Personal Selling Winter Quarter Transferable elective Ag. Issues in Contemporary American Society Introduction to Cooperatives Fundamentals of Marketing Spring Quarter Music Cultures of the World Small Business Management Transferable elective Ohio State ATI, 1328 Dover Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691 | 330.264.3911 ext. 1327 | ati@osu.edu Home |  Contact Us |  Discover ATI |  Find A Major |  Get Involved |  Visit Campus |  Apply To ATI |  Pay For College © Ohio State ATI. All rights reserved.