Agribusiness Certificate

This two-semester certificate program will train graduates for entry-level positions in the agribusiness industry and includes coursework to prepare students for employment in the agriculture career cluster pathway. Positions could include: Ag Business Office Personnel, Ag Operations Specialists, Customer Support Representatives, and Ag Sales and Service Representatives.

Agribusiness Certificate program goals

• Explore career opportunities in the agribusiness sector
• Understand basic concepts of animal science, plant science, soil science, horticulture, agribusiness management, agricultural mechanics, and agricultural resources
• Demonstrate basic and advanced technological and mathematic skills commonly utilized in agribusiness
• Apply management skills to make sound planning and operational decisions in the multiple sectors of agribusiness
• Demonstrate knowledge to work safely and effectively in an agribusiness environment
• Develop basic employability and soft skills including accountability, work ethic, communication, conflict resolution, and customer service
• Demonstrate workplace skills through an agriculture internship experience

Admission to the program: Open

See the admissions & registration page for steps to enroll.  

Department of Career & Technical Education

2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309.341.5216

For additional information contact:

The Welcome Center
Phone: 309.345.3500
admissions@sandburg.edu

For graduation requirements:

See the graduation policies and procedures page for details