Business Administration - Agribusiness Concentration

General Education Requirements

English Composition
Select one of the following:6
College Composition I
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
or
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing
Speech Communication
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Mathematics
Select one of the following:3
College Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Precalculus
Mathematics in Society
Calculus I
Elementary Statistics
Lab Science
Select two of the following, one must come from the Natural and Physical Sciences category8
Natural and Physical Sciences (ND:LABSC)
Concepts of Biology
General Biology I
General Biology II
General Zoology
Introductory Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Earth Science
The Earth Through Time
Concepts of Physics
Introductory Astronomy
College Physics I
College Physics II
University Physics I
University Physics II
Additional Sciences (ND:SCI)
Cognition and Brain Science
Technology, Engineering, and Design
Technology Solutions for Society
Wellness
Select one of the following:2
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Introduction to Stress Management
Computer Science and Literacy
Select one of the following:3
Principles of Information Security
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 2,3
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Programming in Java
Introduction to Structured Programming I
Social Implications of Computer Technology 3
Discovering Computing
Humanities
Literacies
Select one of the following:3
American Sign Language I
American Sign Language II
Oral Interpretation
Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Film
Bible as Literature
Mythology
Women and Literature
World Literature I
World Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage
Ethics and Philosophy of Science
1st Year Spanish I
1st Year Spanish II
2nd Year Spanish I
2nd Year Spanish II
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Art and Music
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Introduction to Digital Media
Art History I
Art History II
History of Craft
Fine Arts and Aesthetics
Music Appreciation
Music Fundamentals
World Music
History of Popular/Rock Music
Social Science
Select 6 credits from the following:6
Understanding Media and Social Change
Human Communication
Principles of Microeconomics 1
Principles of Macroeconomics 1
Human Geography
United States to 1877
United States to Present
World Civilizations to 1500
World Civilizations since 1500
Environmental History
Native American Studies
American National Government
State and Local Government
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Anthropology
Additional Humanities or Social Science
Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following:2
Two-Dimensional Design
Drawing I
Ceramics I
Photography I
Survey of Geography
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Valkyries
Concert Choir
Athletic Band
Concert Band
Planetarium Science
Theatre Practicum
Total Credits39
1

ECON 201 & ECON 202 are required for the Business Administration Major.

2

Required

3

Course satisfies the Digital Literacy graduation requirement.

Major Requirements

Required Courses
Electives/Internship
ACCT 200Elements of Accounting I3
ACCT 201Elements of Accounting II3
ACCT 315Business in the Legal Environment3
BUSI 214Business Communications3
BUSI 347Business Spreadsheet Applications3
BUSI 350Operations Management3
BUSI 480Strategic Planning3
BUSI 485Entrepreneurship3
BUSI 491Senior Seminar1
CIS 329Information Systems Management3
FIN 375Managerial Finance3
MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
MGMT 269Business Ethics3
MGMT 302Principles of Management3
MGMT 460International Business3
MRKT 301Principles of Marketing3
Total Credits46


 

AgriBusiness Concentration 

AgriBusiness Management
AGEC 341Agricultural Economics3
AGEC 342Introduction to Agriculture Management3
AGEC 346Agriculture Commodity Marketing3
AGEC 442Advanced Farm Management3
FIN 376Managerial Finance II3
Electives Choose 3 (9 Credits)9
Taxation of Individuals
Taxation of Business Entities
AGEC 474
Cooperatives (North Dakota State University)
Environmental Law and Regulations
Introduction to GIS
Internship
Foundations of Banking
Soil Science and Survey
Professional Sales
Total Credits24
Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 46 Hrs
Total Concentration Requirements 24 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs

For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.

Plan of Study 

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CIS 170 (Gen Ed)3ECON 202 (Gen Ed)3
ECON 201 (Gen Ed)3ENGL 125 or 120 (Gen Ed)3
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed)3MATH 104 or 107 (Gen Ed)3
Lab Science (Gen Ed)4MRKT 3013
UNIV 1501Speech Communications (Gen Ed)3
 14 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCT 2003ACCT 2013
BUSI 3473ACCT 3153
FIN 3753BUSI 2143
MATH 2103Elective3
MGMT 3023MGMT 2693
 15 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
AGEC 3423AGEC 3443
Directed Elective3AGEC 4423
HPER 100 or 212 (Gen Ed)2CIS 3293
Literacies (Gen Ed)3Directed Elective3
MGMT 4603Elective3
 14 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Additional Humanities or Social Science (Gen Ed)3AGEC 3413
BUSI 4803Art and Music (Gen Ed)3
Directed Elective3BUSI 3503
Elective3BUSI 4853
Lab Science (Gen Ed)4BUSI 4911
 FIN 3763
 16 16
Total Credits 120

Please note:  This plan is intended for general information only.  Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.

Online Course Rotation

Fall Even Years
ACCT 200Elements of Accounting I3
ACCT 307Managerial Accounting3
ACCT 315Business in the Legal Environment3
ACCT 369Enterprise Systems3
BUSI 214Business Communications3
BUSI 350Operations Management3
BUSI 485Entrepreneurship3
BUSI 491Senior Seminar1
BUSI 497Internship3-12
ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics3
FIN 350Foundations of Banking3
FIN 375Managerial Finance3
MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
MGMT 302Principles of Management3
MRKT 301Principles of Marketing3
Fall Odd Years
ACCT 200Elements of Accounting I3
ACCT 315Business in the Legal Environment3
BUSI 214Business Communications3
BUSI 350Operations Management3
BUSI 485Entrepreneurship3
BUSI 491Senior Seminar1
BUSI 497Internship3-12
ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics3
MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
MGMT 269Business Ethics3
MGMT 302Principles of Management3
MRKT 301Principles of Marketing3
Spring Even Years
ACCT 201Elements of Accounting II3
ACCT 315Business in the Legal Environment3
AGEC 474 Cooperatives (NDSU)3
BUSI 347Business Spreadsheet Applications3
BUSI 480Strategic Planning3
BUSI 491Senior Seminar1
BUSI 497Internship3-12
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics3
FIN 380Principles of Investments3
MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
MGMT 302Principles of Management3
MGMT 460International Business3
MRKT 301Principles of Marketing3
MRKT 340Professional Sales3
Spring Odd Years
ACCT 201Elements of Accounting II3
ACCT 315Business in the Legal Environment3
ACCT 411Taxation of Business Entities3
AGEC 474 Cooperatives (NDSU)3
BUSI 347Business Spreadsheet Applications3
BUSI 480Strategic Planning3
BUSI 491Senior Seminar1
BUSI 497Internship3-12
CIS 329Information Systems Management3
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics3
FIN 376Managerial Finance II3
MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
MGMT 269Business Ethics3
MGMT 302Principles of Management3
MGMT 460International Business3
MRKT 301Principles of Marketing3
Summer Even Years
ACCT 200Elements of Accounting I3
ACCT 201Elements of Accounting II3
BUSI 214Business Communications3
BUSI 350Operations Management3
BUSI 480Strategic Planning3
BUSI 497Internship3-12
MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
MGMT 269Business Ethics3
MGMT 302Principles of Management3
MRKT 301Principles of Marketing3
Summer Odd Years
ACCT 200Elements of Accounting I3
ACCT 201Elements of Accounting II3
BUSI 214Business Communications3
BUSI 485Entrepreneurship3
BUSI 497Internship3-12
FIN 375Managerial Finance3
MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
MGMT 269Business Ethics3
MGMT 302Principles of Management3
MGMT 460International Business3
MRKT 301Principles of Marketing3
MRKT 340Professional Sales3

Face-to-Face Course Rotation

Fall Even Years
ACCT 200Elements of Accounting I3
BUSI 347Business Spreadsheet Applications3
BUSI 259Business Club0
BUSI 387Business Practicum1-12
BUSI 480Strategic Planning3
ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics3
GEOL 315Soil Science and Survey4
MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
MGMT 269Business Ethics3
MGMT 302Principles of Management3
MGMT 340Human Resource Management3
MGMT 460International Business3
Fall Odd Years
ACCT 200Elements of Accounting I3
AGEC 342Introduction to Agriculture Management3
BUSI 259Business Club0
BUSI 347Business Spreadsheet Applications3
BUSI 387Business Practicum1-12
BUSI 480Strategic Planning3
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics3
FIN 350Foundations of Banking3
FIN 375Managerial Finance3
GEOL 315Soil Science and Survey4
MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
MGMT 302Principles of Management3
MGMT 460International Business3
Spring Even Years
ACCT 201Elements of Accounting II3
ACCT 315Business in the Legal Environment3
ACCT 411Taxation of Business Entities3
AGEC 344Agriculture Commodity Marketing3
AGEC 442Advanced Farm Management3
BIOL 360Environmental Law and Regulations3
BIOL 455Introduction to GIS4
BUSI 214Business Communications3
BUSI 350Operations Management3
BUSI 259Business Club0
BUSI 387Business Practicum1-12
BUSI 485Entrepreneurship3
BUSI 491Senior Seminar1
CIS 329Information Systems Management3
ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics3
FIN 376Managerial Finance II3
MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
MGMT 269Business Ethics3
MRKT 301Principles of Marketing3
Spring Odd Years
ACCT 201Elements of Accounting II3
AGEC 341Agricultural Economics3
BIOL 360Environmental Law and Regulations3
BIOL 455Introduction to GIS4
BUSI 214Business Communications3
BUSI 259Business Club0
BUSI 350Operations Management3
BUSI 387Business Practicum1-12
BUSI 485Entrepreneurship3
BUSI 491Senior Seminar1
ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics3
FIN 380Principles of Investments3
MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
MRKT 301Principles of Marketing3
MRKT 340Professional Sales3

Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of core business functional areas.
  2. Integrate the core areas of business to inform decision making. 
  3. Demonstrate professional business communications.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse colleagues.
  5. Apply legal and ethical principles in business to organizational decision making.
  6. Demonstrate leadership skills.