Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Business Agriculture Track
Overview
Agriculture is both an art and a science, focusing on cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food and other essential products. It merges traditional practices with modern technology to ensure food security, promote sustainability, and support economies. More than just farming, agriculture nurtures the land and innovates to meet the world's growing needs.
In this program, you'll learn foundational business skills while exploring the dynamic world of agriculture, covering topics from sustainable farming to agricultural business management. This degree is designed for those passionate about making a positive impact in the field and recognizing that strong business management is vital for agricultural success.
By choosing this path, you’ll gain the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change in agriculture, merging business acumen with agricultural knowledge to create endless opportunities.
If you're ready to lead innovation and sustainability in agriculture, the Business Administration Program with an Agriculture Track at Kentucky State University is for you. Join us in making a difference!
Tuition and Fees:
$350
per credit hour
Efficient Completion:
1-4 years*
*depending on transfer credits
and your course load
Financial Aid
Kentucky State University's Office of Financial Aid coordinates federal, state, institutional, and external financial aid programs to ensure equitable and efficient use of available funding.
Our mission is to support and advocate for students, providing guidance on financial assistance to enhance their success in higher education.
Our vision is to remove financial barriers by offering resources with a focus on CARE, DIVERSITY, GUIDANCE, ACCESS, and EFFICIENCY. While financial aid helps cover educational costs, it typically does not fully fund tuition.
Financial Aid Services
FAFSA Help
Reviewing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and resolving any database matches or other criteria for participating in the student aid programs
Eligibility
Assessing eligibility for federal, state, institutional, and other aid awards
Awards Management
Send award notifications and make awards adjustments based on additional resources
or due to enrollment status changes.
Advising
Advising on next step actions for application process, disbursement of aid, and other special circumstances via in-person, telephone, and email contacts.
Outreach
Participation in outreach activities: orientation, financial aid workshops, etc.
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Career Outlook
A degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Agriculture serves as a gateway to a world of diverse and rewarding career opportunities. This program not only equips graduates for immediate employment but also lays the foundation for advanced studies, opening doors to a multitude of career paths and professional growth.
Unlocking Opportunities
With a degree in Business Administration with an Agriculture Focus, you have a wide range of career opportunities. Here’s a list of potential job possibilities:
- Agribusiness Manager: Oversee operations in agricultural businesses, ensuring efficiency and profitability.
- Farm Manager: Manage day-to-day operations on farms, including planning, crop production, and livestock
management.
- Agricultural Sales Representative: Sell agricultural products, equipment, and services to farmers and agricultural businesses.
- Sustainable Agriculture Consultant: Advise on sustainable farming practices and help implement environmentally friendly solutions.
- Crop Consultant: Provide expertise on crop management, pest control, and soil health to farmers.
- Supply Chain Manager in Agriculture: Manage logistics, distribution, and supply chain operations for agricultural products.
- Rural Development Coordinator: Develop programs to enhance the economic and social well-being of rural communities.
- Food Supply Chain Manager: Manage the logistics and operations involved in the production and distribution of food products.
These roles leverage your understanding of both business principles and agricultural practices, positioning you to make a significant impact in the field.
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Salary and Job Growth Expectations
Salary Insights:
Initial Earnings
Graduates can expect an average starting salary ranging from $50,000 to $65,000 annually, depending on the specific role and industry.
Continued growth
With consistent annual salary increases, projections indicate a potential 12% growth in salary by 2027.
varied Salaries
Specialized roles in fields like agribusiness management and agricultural finance can offer competitive salaries upwards of $85,000 annually.
Job Market Dynamics:
High Demand
Around 75% of new graduates receive job offers upon graduation, with 85% securing employment within six months.
Growth Trajectory
Job openings for professionals in Business Administration with an Agriculture Focus are projected to increase from 90,000 in 2022 to 110,000 by 2027.
Comparative Advantage
Degree holders in this field earn approximately 15% more than their counterparts with other business-related degrees.
Admissions
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Transfer students who have earned 24 or more college-level transferable credit hours must:
- Have a minimum cumulative college level GPA of 2.0 from a regionally accredited institution.
- Submit official transcript(s) from each college or university that have been attended.
Transfer students who have earned less than 24 college-level transferable credit hours must:
- Meet the same requirements as the first-time freshman and have a cumulative 2.0 GPA on college level transferable coursework completed from a regionally accredited institution
Kentucky State University’s Excel Program is designed to provide First-time Freshman students with an opportunity to attend and matriculate through a four-year institution despite not meeting traditional admissions requirements.
Excel Students are afforded the opportunity to earn both their Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees by successfully completing 60 hours (two years) and receiving their Associate’s Degree and continuing to complete their remaining 60 hours (two years) and receive their Bachelor’s degree . Students admitted to the Excel Program have been identified as meeting the secondary minimum admissions standards for public four year institutions set forth by the Council on Postsecondary Education (Minimum unweighted GPA of 2.0 – 2.49 on a 4pt scale).
- Unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Be eligible to return to the institution from which they are transferring, good academic standing.
- Submit an official transcript(s) from all the universities/colleges that have been attended.
- Submit an official final high school transcript with the graduation date posted.
Admission Process
1
Complete Application
2
Submit Transcripts
3
Discover Funding
4
Enroll in Classes
Major Courses and Requirements
The curriculum for the Business Agriculture track includes a mix of core business courses and electives that allow students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals. Key courses may include:
- English Comp I - Credits: 4
- Computer Applic Business - Credits: 3
- Intro. to University Learning - Credits: 3
- College Algebra - Credits: 3
- Humanities Requirement I - Credits: 3
- Principles of Accounting I - Credits: 3
- Prin of Economics II - Credits: 3
- Business Communication or Technical Writing- Credits: 3
- Humanities Requirement II - Credits: 3
- Arts Block - Credits: 3
- Principles of Accounting II - Credits: 3
- Principles of Management - Credits: 3
- Principles of Marketing - Credits: 3
- Management Info Systems - Credits: 3
- Business Statistics - Credits: 3
- Social & Behavioral Science Requirement II - Credits: 3
- Legal Environment - Credits: 3
- International Economics - Credits: 3
- Human Resources Management - Credits: 3
- Quantitative Methods Dec Mak - Credits: 3
- Global Business Issues - Credits: 3
- Corporate Finance - Credits: 3
- Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
- Guided Elective - Credits: 3
- Personal Financial Planning Credits: 3
- Bus. Res. & Data Analysis Credits: 3
- Guided Elective Credits: 3
- Guided Elective Credits: 3
- Guided Elective Credits: 3
- Leadership and Business Ethics - Credits: 3
- Business Capstone - Credits: 3
- Senior Seminar - Credits: 1
- Guided Elective - Credits: 6
- Guided Elective - Credits: 3
- Principles of Accounting I - Credits: 3
- Agribusiness Management - Credits: 3
- Agriculture Ecob and Market - Credits: 3
- Entrepreneurship - Credits: 3