Agricultural Commerce (suggested course sequence)
Agricultural commerce is the study of business and agriculture. This Associate of Applied Science program combines these two areas so that graduates are prepared to enter the business environment in Ohios number one industry, agriculture.
Internships
Students enrolled in the agricultural commerce program have numerous opportunities for hands-on experience. Agricultural commerce students also complete an industry internship of full-time employment in their field of study. Students are paid for their employment, graded on their job performance, and awarded academic credit. Recent internships include:
• Tractor Supply Company
• Various implement dealerships
• Champaign Landmark
• Town and Country Cooperative
Career Prospects
Graduates in agricultural commerce find rewarding careers in agricultural businesses in the areas of accounting, customer service, computer applications, sales, and office management. In addition to agricultural businesses, governmental agencies at the federal, state, and local levels employ graduates of this program. Starting a business or returning to a family farm with specialized skills are other career opportunities available upon graduation.
Recent graduates have been employed by such firms as:
• Monsanto
• Various cooperatives
• Tractor Supply Company
• Crop Production Services
Related Programs
Ohio State ATI also offers an Associate of Science degree in agriculturalbusiness. This degree option allows students to begin their course work toward a Bachelor of Science degree. Students who pursue this degree at Ohio State ATI can meet a portion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. In addition, this degree contains the “transfer module,” a common set of general education courses which apply to bachelor’s degrees at other colleges in Ohio.