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Agricultural Business Technology
Associate of Applied Science, (AAS.AGB)
This program prepares students for careers in a variety of
businesses involved with the agricultural industry. Careers
range from growing and marketing produce, livestock and
field crops to marketing products and providing services
needed in farm production. Advances in technology have
changed agriculture not only in Burlington County but
across the country. Today’s agriculture professional is
challenged by protecting natural resources while managing
a productive, viable business. The Agricultural Business
Technology Program curriculum emphasizes effective
management and business skills along with providing
a solid background in soil science, plant protection,
and plant propagation.
Graduates of the program should be able to:
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of practical
principles of marketing, management, economics and
accounting as they pertain to agricultural business;
Identify major plant pests, including weed, insects and
diseases, and recommend methods to control these
plant pests based on environmental, social and legal
considerations;
Identify plant nutrient deficiencies and recommend
corrective measures based on environmental,
social and legal considerations;
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of
crop production;
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
60 Burlington County College
General Education Courses † Credits
Written & Oral Communications 6
Mathematics 3
Natural Science (BIO 103/104 required) 4
Social Science (ECO 203 required) 3
Arts & Humanities
Additional General Education Requirements
3
(Required – any diversity course listed on page 39) 3
Total 22
† See General Education Requirements on page 43.
Program Courses
BIO 107 General Biology II 3
BIO 108 General Biology II Laboratory 1
ACC 112 Principles of Accounting I with Spreadsheets 4
CHE 107/108 Chemistry
or
CHE 115/116 General Chemistry I 4
AGR 120 Soil Science 3
AGR 130 Principles of Plant Protection 3
AGR 140 Agribusiness Management 3
AGR 150 Agribusiness Marketing 3
AGR 210 Greenhouse Management & Crop Production 3
AGR 220 Nursery Management 3
AGR 230 Vegetable & Crop Production 3
ECO 204 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Total 36
Electives (AGR 160, CHE 117/118* recommended) 4
Total Required for Degree 62
*Recommended elective if transferring to a BA/BS program