MSU Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics  Undergraduate Education > ABM

Agribusiness Management

...educating tomorrow's leaders

We prepare you...for great opportunities!

. . . for Dynamic Careers

  • Territory Sales Manager
  • Commodity Trader
  • Marketing, Advertising or Public Relations Manager
  • Farm Owner or Manager
  • Wholesale or Retail Buyer
  • Financial Manager or Analyst
  • Agribusiness Loan Officer
  • Personnel Manager

The US Department of Agriculture estimates that many more agribusiness careers are available than there are qualified people to fill them. The shortage will be greatest for managers, financial specialists, and marketing/sales representatives- the critical careers that our program focuses on.

. . . with Top Employers

  • Cargill
  • ConAgra
  • ADM
  • Chicago Board of Trade
  • Countrymark Cooperative
  • Other key state, national and global firm

. . . through Hands-on Education

Active Learning

  • Agribusiness executives regularly visit classes.
  • Case studies help you apply knowledge to real world situations.
  • Individual and group projects allow you to gain competencies.
  • Internship opportunities provide you with job experience

Emphasis on Career Skills

  • Technical Skills for agribusiness operations.
  • Human Interaction Skills to work effectively with others in agribusiness.
  • Communication Skills to write, speak, and listen successfully in agribusiness settings.
  • Decision-making Skills for a global agribusiness marketplace.

Call 517-432-5298 or write to:

Agribusiness Management Program
Agricultural Economics Department
Michigan State University
1 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039