Agribusiness/Science Technology - Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Agribusiness/Science Technology from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Associate Agribusiness degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. The Agribusiness/Science Technology program acquaints students with customer service and advice; knowledge related to new products, methods, research, services, and regulations; and finance management. This program prepares students for positions in industries that serve the agricultural community and presents an excellent opportunity for persons who enjoy agriculture and its related industries. After completion of this program of study, students have the option to go right into the industry or to transfer to a four- year college or university through established articulation agreements. Career Oportunities Graduates obtain positions in a wide variety of specialty areas, and there is a vast amount of potential for those who have mid-management or upper-management career aspirations. The demand in this field is expected to remain high for several years in such jobs as: Sales Representative: Solicits and communicates with potential customers and follows up to assure customer satisfaction. Service Representative: Samples and analyzes soils and feeds and recommends corrective measures. Manager Trainee: Works in areas of sales, promotion, personnel, and administration. Crop Specialist: Works with farmers in evaluating crops, recommending alternative practices and chemicals. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Appreciate the diversity of agricultural industry career options. Identify trends in agribusiness sectors. Apply technology innovations to career choice. Interact effectively with customers of an agribusiness on a technical level. Locate and use appropriate resources in solving problems. Exhibit ability to produce agronomic crops in a profitable manner. Exhibit ability to produce livestock products in a profitable manner Apply economic and marketing functions to the agribusiness industry. Apply computer technology utilize effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Apply human relations principles in professional and personal situations. View more details on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Agribusiness courses.