Agricultural Systems Management - North Dakota State University - Main Campus

Agricultural Systems Management from North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Agribusiness degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. The agricultural systems management (ASM) program combines an understanding of the agricultural, biological and physical sciences with economics, managerial and technical skills. This understanding of science, systems management and applications of engineering can be applied to a career in the production and processing of food, feed, fiber and fuel, and the marketing, sales and distribution of agricultural products and services. The Program The ASM major in the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources is administered by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. The ASM program leads to a B.S. degree and includes core requirements in mathematics, communications, sciences, humanities and social sciences. In the major, students complete technical systems courses in machine principles, power systems, computer applications, materials handling, food and materials processing, site specific agriculture, environmental resources management , electrical systems and electronics and information/decision support technology. The curriculum balances hands-on knowledge of technology with instruction in agricultural sciences and agribusiness principles. The B.S. degree is awarded after completion of a minimum of 128 credits. The ASM curriculum has the flexibility to permit men and women from both rural and urban backgrounds to develop a program to meet personal career objectives. Minors may be developed in related fields of production agriculture, agribusiness or in fields that add curriculum diversity, i.e., international studies, communication, natural resources management, business administration, accounting, industrial management , etc. ASM students are encouraged to consider practical work experience during their college program. Cooperative Education provides opportunities for students to gain valuable career related experience. Career Opportunities The opportunities for ASM graduates are many and diverse. Graduates may, for example: 1. Be employed by companies and agencies providing inputs and technical services for agricultural production: Business Manager, Titan Machinery Loan Officer, National Bank of Harvey Territory After-market Manager, Deere and Company Irrigation Sales and Service, Reinke Manufacturing Co. Parts Manager, RDO Equipment Precision Ag Specialist, Precision Partners District Sales Manager, Interstate Seed Co. 2. Work with agribusiness companies and agencies that handle, store, process and distribute agricultural products and foods: Station Manager, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Petroleum Sales Specialist, Cenex/Land O\\\'Lakes Elevator Manager, ADM Production Management, Black Gold Farms Crop Consultant, Triangle Agronomy 3. Work with companies and agencies providing input and technical services to rural and urban communities and the general society: Ag Science Teacher, North Central Schools Soil Conservationist, USDA or Natural Resources Conservation Service Farm Appraiser, Ag Country or Farm Credit Services Energy Use Advisor, Verendrye Electric Cooperative Water Quality Specialist, USDA or Extension Service 4. Be self-employed, performing services as consultants, or as owners or operators of businesses: Owner, Credit Management Consulting Owner, Lynnes Bison Ranch Owner, Hoffman Irrigation Owner, Rust Sales Specializations or Minors (Choose one) A dealer management specialization within the business option is designed for students who want careers as equipment dealership managers or with equipment manufacturers. Technology, agribusiness and communication are emphasized. Requirements include a minor in agribusiness and applied economics or business administration and two paid internships with equipment dealerships. Several industry scholarships are available to students enrolled in this specialization. Agribusiness or Business Administration Students select courses in economics, business and related areas to enhance career goals in agribusiness and related industries. Production Agriculture Students select courses in agricultural sciences and supporting areas to enhance individual career goals in the technical and management aspects of production agriculture. Applied Technology Students select courses to enhance curriculum diversity in their areas of interest, such as communication, international studies, industrial management, construction management or food processing. View more details on North Dakota State University - Main Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Agribusiness courses.