Agriculture - Agribusiness

The agribusiness sequence includes courses in agriculture, agribusiness, economics and business. graduates find career opportunities in sales, finance, grain and livestock marketing, farm management, food industry management and the commodity futures industry. students graduating in this sequence with the combination of business, science and applied agriculture courses are sought after and valuable employees in the agricultural industry.

Our faculty helps graduates with introductions and recommendations to educational institutions and employers,our program develops practical knowledge and conceptual foundations for work,many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college.

• Type: Mandatory

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Finance/banking commercial lending branch management bank operations lending commodities (stocks & futures) accounting risk management appraisal real estate insurance employers commercial banks credit unions savings and loans associations service banks mortgage banks insurance companies legal firms purchasing/supply firms farm cooperative services strategies seek out experience in financial areas through part-time employment or internships. develop skills in decision-making, policy analysis and technical analysis. explore ways to demonstrate competence in managing money and analyzing data. stay up to date on local, national and global economic trends. get involved in campus organizations such as the national agri-marketing association or other agribusiness clubs. research and contact major and/or local financial and banking institutions that specialize in the agricultural market. take additional courses in statistics, finance and accounting. sales/marketing agricultural marketing outside sales retail sales customer relations public relations advertising insurance sales real estate agricultural consultation employers market analysis firms agribusinesses production industries food retailers and wholesalers food processors manufacturers of farm input supplies farm equipment manufacturers insurance firms media companies advertising agencies consulting firms strategies join a professional organization such as national agri-marketing association. gain experience with retailers in the agricultural industry and other agribusinesses. develop skills in decision-making, policy analysis and technical analysis. develop excellent verbal and written communication skills. get involved in campus organizations such as the national agri-marketing association and seek leadership roles. build relationships with major and local retail and marketing firms that specialize in agriculture. management/development agricultural management crop and livestock farm management farm and home management agribusiness management land management environmental resource management rural economic development rural planning strategic planning agricultural programming agricultural consultation

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Illinois State University has partnerships with the following companies: