Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business • West Plains

Why study agricultural business at Missouri State?

You will learn the language and unique needs of agricultural industries while building a strong general business foundation.
Our program blends business fundamentals with agricultural concepts to prepare you for success in both fields.
There are currently two different tracks available at a distance to transfer students, allowing you to further specialize in your technical agriculture education, making you an expert in your field.
Classes are available in a variety of ways, including classroom-to-classroom conferencing, web conferencing and online, all without having to travel to Springfield.
You have the opportunity to practice what you've learned in an immersive experience during your final semester, when you get to travel for one week and receive hands-on experience in an agricultural business.

Complete your AA or AS from MSU-West Plains and transfer to Missouri State to complete your Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business.

Suggested courses to include in your associate degree studies:

MSU Courses	MSU-WP Equivalent
AGN 115 or AGO 103	AGR 115 or AGR 103
AGN 215	AGR 215
AGB 144	AGR 144
AGS 101	AGR 101

Choose a track

Two tracks for the BS in Agricultural Business are currently available at a distance: Finance and Management or Sales and Marketing. Select from the dropdowns below to explore course requirements.

Finance and Management Track

The following degree plan is based on the general education program instituted in fall 2014. For the previous general education requirements, please access these Student Transition Resources.

Semester 5 - Fall

Courses	Hours
AGR 301 Agriculture Transfer Student Orientation	1
QBA 237 Basic Business Statistics	3
ACC 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting	3
AGB 334 Marketing Agricultural Products	3
AGP 303 Suburban Horticulture	3
LAW 231 Legal Environment of Business	3
Total hours	16

Semester 6 - Spring

Courses	Hours
AGB 584 Farm Business Management	3
AGB 384 Agricultural Selling	2
AGB 374 Agricultural Business Management	3
ACC 211 Introduction to Managerial Accounting	3
ECO 565 International Economics	3
Total hours	14

Either Summer Semester

Courses	Hours
AGB 354 Land Economics	2
Total hours	2

Semester 7 - Fall

Courses	Hours
AGB 364 Introduction to Agricultural Risk Management: Commodity Futures and Options	3
AGB 344 Financing Agriculture	3
AGB 524 Agricultural Prices	3
AGB 534 Production Economics	3
AGB 499 Internship in Agribusiness, Agricultural Education and Communication	1-8
Total hours	15

Winter Intersession (Hours count toward spring semester)

Courses	Hours
AGB 394 Agricultural Industry Study	1
AGB 494 Problems in Agricultural Business	1-3

Semester 8 - Spring

Courses	Hours
AGR 490 Career Preparation in Agriculture	1
ECO 305 Money and Banking	3
General Elective	3
General Elective	3
Total hours	14

Sales and Marketing Track