Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness

The Agribusiness Program focuses on the marketing and distribution of food and fiber products and the unique characteristics of the food and fiber sector of the U.S. economy.

Students must complete 122 credit hours, which include in-depth training in business and economic techniques extensively used by a vast array of agribusiness firms and agencies which provide supplies and services to businesses that produce and market agriculture products.

Notes:

• A Grade of "C" or better must be earned in all Business Courses and E 150, E 151, M 154, M 155.
• Students who do not pass the English Proficiency Exam are required to enroll in and pass Practical English (E 152).
• Agribusiness electives must be selected from the following approved electives: ECON 307, ECON 316, ECON 351, ECON 363, ECON 401, ECON 402, ECON 410, ECON 411, ECON 450
• Students are advised to take two classes (6 credits) of one foreign language for free electives.
• General Education electives must be courses taken outside of the Business Program: Eg. Speech (S) 250, Public Speaking (S 250), Math (Math 150/151/152/153), Technology (CS 150/151)

South Carolina State University, an 1890 land-grant senior comprehensive institution of approximately 3,500 students, is committed to providing affordable and accessible quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Through instruction, research, technology, and services, SC State contributes to economic development, enhances the quality of life of citizens, and prepares highly skilled, competent and socially aware graduates to meet life's challenges and demands and enables them to work and live productively in a dynamic, global society.

The School of Business was created in 1983 with degree programs in accounting, agribusiness, economics, management, and marketing. In 2005, the MBA Program was added with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness.