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Agribusiness Management, A.S.

Program Overview

 

Agribusiness Management, A.S. (AGRB-AS) 61 credits

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Florida Gateway College’s Associates of Science in Agribusiness Management program prepares individuals to apply the economic and business principles in the organization, operation, and management of horticultural and agricultural enterprises.  Subject matter includes finance, law, labor, marketing, leadership, communication, employability, and human relations skills.  The horticultural and agrarian subject matter includes plant growth, turfgrass, soil science, plant identification, landscape calculations, and integrated pest management.  This program consists of all ten horticulture courses, eight business courses, plus one course from each of the following categories:  Math, English, and Humanities.

 

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  • Contact a program advisor

William "Erik" Smith
Assistant Professor, Horticulture
 william.smith@fgc.edu
 386-754-4279

Madison Morton
Coordinator, CTE Programs
 madison.morton@fgc.edu
 386-754-4219

Admission Requirements

Complete the FGC Application for Admission: Apply Now

  • Submit High School transcript(s) to Office of Enrollment Services
  • Submit College transcript(s) for any institutions previously attended
  • Students must take a placement exam as required by the State Board of Education rule (this is not required for certificate students).

Testing Requirements

Students must demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language through placement examination or by passing the appropriate reading, math or language courses, if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.

ACT, SAT, and PERT test scores may be used for placement into college-level courses if the test was taken in the past two years. To access test prep materials and to schedule an exam, go to Test Center. The Test Center is located in Building 7 and may be contacted at test.center@fgc.edu or 386-754-7378.

If you started 9th grade in the 2003-2004 school year or later at a Florida public high school, and graduated from a Florida, public high school with a standard high school diploma, you may be exempt from Placement testing in accordance with Senate Bill 1720.  Advisors still recommend all students placement test prior to the first term of registration in order to determine where you should start in college-level courses in order to be successful. 

Location

Florida Gateway College Online

Hours

Classes are delivered entirely online.

Costs

  • Tuition: $6,199.20
  • Books: $1,940.00
  • Online Fees: $600.00

         Total: $8,739.20

Agribusiness Management, A.S.

61 

credits to earn degree

4 

semesters at a full-time student status

100% 

online courses

Guided Pathway

Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

Agribusiness Management, A.S.

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What our graduates are doing now!

FGC agribusiness management graduates are initiating or advancing their careers as farm, golf course, residential landscape and nursery managers.

STARTING SALARIES

Median salaries for graduates of this program are approximately $47,760.

 

 

The program combines horticultural sciences and business management principles, preparing you to tackle contemporary challenges in agribusiness. Courses from Advanced Horticulture articulate into the Associate of Science Agribusiness Management degree for further education opportunities.

Horticulture, C.C.C. Advanced Certificate in Horticulture, C.C.C.

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