College of sciences
Agriculture – Agribusiness Emphasis
Bring agriculture and business together at Findlay. Explore how food and agricultural products move from production to market while building a foundation for opportunities across a changing industry.
Overview
About the Program
The University of Findlay’s Agriculture – Agribusiness Emphasis brings agricultural study and business thinking together in a Bachelor of Science program offered through the Department of Animal and Pre-Veterinary Studies. Explore how agricultural operations, products, and markets connect as you prepare to contribute to the food and agriculture sector.
Building on Findlay’s strengths in animal science and equestrian studies, the program brings together the College of Sciences and the College of Business and Humanities. Combine a foundation in agriculture with business and leadership skills in areas such as:
- Agricultural production and farm business management
- Management, finance, marketing and economics
- Agricultural supply chains and data analysis
- Entrepreneurship and agricultural product merchandising
Learn Through Experience
Connect classroom learning with agricultural practice through experiential coursework, an internship and a capstone. Findlay’s two working farms, 403 campus acres, access to more than 1,000 animals and greenhouses provide settings to explore the industry firsthand.
Pending state and accreditor approval – for informational purposes only.
The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture-Agribusiness Emphasis is pending state and accreditor review and approval and has not yet earned formal accreditation status.
College of sciences
At a Glance
College
College of Sciences
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Agribusiness Emphasis
Format
On-Campus
Department
Animal and Pre-Veterinary Studies
Curriculum
Course Requirements
The Agriculture – Agribusiness Emphasis leads to a Bachelor of Science degree through a combination of core agriculture requirements and courses specific to the emphasis.
Build Your Business Knowledge
The Business Essentials Certificate is embedded in the program curriculum, allowing you to complement your agricultural education with a foundation in accounting, management, human resources and marketing. Earn an additional credential as you prepare for your next step in agriculture.
View the major sheet in the Get Started box for a sample curriculum, and work with your advisor to confirm your individual degree plan.
on-campus
Visit Findlay
See agriculture in action at Findlay. Ask about visiting our working farms, livestock facilities, labs and modern classrooms, and meet faculty who connect academic learning with industry experience.
Ask about the Agriculture – Agribusiness Emphasis, its degree plan, and how your interest in agriculture and business can shape your goals. Start with a virtual tour or schedule an in-person visit.
beyond graduation
Careers
Agribusiness connects what happens in agricultural operations with the decisions that move products through markets. Explore paths in farm and food business, sales, marketing, supply chains, and related fields.
- Agricultural Sales and Marketing
- Agricultural Finance and Lending
- Agricultural Supply and Distribution
- Agricultural Operations
- Food and Agricultural Marketing
- Farm and Agribusiness Management
- Commodity Merchandising
- Crop and Livestock Industries
- Agricultural Technology
- Agricultural Entrepreneurship
For national context on related careers, explore the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for Field of degree: Agriculture.
financial aid
Cost of Education
Students can earn endowed scholarships in addition to their merit scholarships during their time at Findlay. Thinking about a future in agriculture? Ask us about the Kalmbach Agribusiness Scholarship available to students pursuing Agribusiness at Findlay!
opportunities
Clubs and Activities
Connect with students who share your interest in agriculture, build your network, and explore the field beyond the classroom. Findlay student organizations include:
- Collegiate Future Farmers of America
- Block & Bridle
- Beef Cattle Show Team
- Academic Quadrathlons
- Southdown Sheep Show Team
- Collegiate Farm Bureau
- 4 Paws for Ability
- Delta Tau Alpha (National Agriculture Honor Society)
Explore international learning opportunities through Findlay’s partnership with Loop Abroad.
Connect With the Industry
Explore the agricultural industry through the program’s connections with businesses and professional organizations, including Kalmbach, Ohio Farm Bureau and the Ohio AgriBusiness Association. These connections bring industry perspectives to your education and help you better understand the opportunities within agriculture.
GET STARTED
Explore Your Next Step
Ready to connect your interests in agriculture and business at Findlay?