Agri-Business |
 Agri-Business combines knowledge and skills from the fields of general agriculture and business administration to prepare students for the management functions involved with the production and marketing of agricultural commodities. The Agri-Business curriculum is reviewed by an advisory board composed of local and regional industry members. |
| Inspiring students to reach their fullest potential in terminal, transfer, and job-related courses of study.
Goals:
- To market, recruit, and retain students in programs within the division.
- Certify programs using industry skill standards.
- Articulate programs horizontally with other WWCC programs and vertically with four-year universities and regional high schools.
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| Students may earn an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Agri-Business upon completion of the two-year program of study. The Agri-Business program also offers specialized degrees in Wine Marketing and Management or John Deere Dealer Management. One-year certificates are available upon completion of the first year of study in the AAAS Degree programs.
The Associate in Arts Degree is a transfer degree that prepares the student for continued education at a baccalaureate institution. These students will be able to complete their general education requirements before transferring, begin studies in Agri-Business, and take electives based upon their intended degree program. Many courses in the department provide direct transfer credit to regional colleges and universities. |
| It is recommended that the student contact the lead instructor regarding appropriate program placement. Students may enter the program fall, winter or spring quarter, however, due to course sequencing it is recommended to begin in the fall. A placement test offered by the Student Development Center must be completed prior to admittance to the program. |
Farm Managers
Sales Associates
Commodity Brokers
Store Managers
Consultants
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| The Agri-Business program is part of the Tech-Prep consortium in the State of Washington. Tech-prep credits from specific high school studies can be awarded for selected courses. Contact your local school counselor or WWWCC for more information. Students considering transferring should consult with an adviser in the agriculture department prior to taking courses for transfer credit. Program scholarships are available each year to assist students. Contact a program advisor to obtain an application or for more information. For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment see http://www.wtb.wa.gov/etp.
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