Agribusiness (BS)
Agribusiness is an important field because ag-related industry, from farming and livestock to food production and human nutrition, encompasses a significant portion of careers worldwide.
S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
These programs combine practical skills with people-focused learning in fields like business, education, sustainability, and community development. Whether you want to teach future generations, manage a farm or business, shape rural economies, or make a difference in your community, Utah State University offers a range of degrees that prepare you for a meaningful and impactful career. You’ll gain hands-on experience in classrooms, communities, and the field while learning how to support individuals, families, industries, and environments.
Agribusiness is an important field because ag-related industry, from farming and livestock to food production and human nutrition, encompasses a significant portion of careers worldwide.
Students can also earn a dual degree (meaning students graduate with two separate degrees) in agribusiness and agricultural systems technology. There is also a composite degree offered by the ASTE Department.
This emphasis prepares students for outreach and education in non-formal and adult education settings. Students will develop a diverse background in agriculture highlighting leadership, human relations, communication, analytical reasoning, critical thinki...
The school-based agricultural emphasis prepares students to meet state teacher certification requirements to teach agriculture in the public schools. Students can become school-based agriculture teachers and FFA advisors in high schools and technical educ...
The composite program prepares graduates for managerial careers within the agriculture industry, including running a family farm or ranch. Graduates may also pursue other agricultural careers, such as working for an agricultural equipment corporation, man...
The combined training provided in this degree program is highly sought after by a range of employers in the public and private sectors. Applied Economics majors focus on analyzing and solving problems associated with the production, distribution, and cons...
Business Education combines the fundamentals of business with skill in teaching those principles to Junior High and High School students. You will study topics such as accounting, management, business, web design, image and video editing. Through student ...
The earth science composite teaching major prepares students to teach earth science in secondary schools. Coursework integrates geology, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics in the study of our natural surroundings.
The Environmental Science and Sustainability major integrates coursework in biological, chemical, and physical principles with environmental social science and management.
Study the complex opportunities, issues, and concerns that surround humans' relationship with nature in this interdisciplinary field, encompassing ecology, politics, economics, geography, and societal management.
This emphasis prepares students for outreach and education in nonformal settings and community engagement. Students will develop a diverse background in FCS content areas.
The school-based FCSE emphasis prepares students to meet state teacher certification requirements to teach FCS content in public, charter and private schools. Students can become school-based FCS teachers and FCCLA advisors in middle, junior and high scho...
A degree in Outdoor Product Design & Development (OPDD) from Utah State University is the first step to a high skill, high wage, high demand career opportunity in product design, development, or management. The OPDD program prepares students for an exciti...
This emphasis focuses on learning the design process, how to conduct design, product, and user research, product ideation as well as learning design tools, technologies, and techniques to allow students to visualize their products on paper, digitally, and...
This emphasis focuses on project management, negotiations, lean continuous improvement, global supply chain management, sourcing, sales, and operations. Students will collaborate with designers to transform concepts and designs into reality.
This emphasis focuses on team management and leadership, market research and consumer behavior, creating product lines plans and design briefs, understand cost, scheduling and ho to bring product to market.
Whether you’re managing a family-owned ranch or working in large-scale operations, this degree equips you with essential skills in applied economics, livestock management, and resource stewardship. Ranching in the Intermountain West—particularly on public...
Gain a solid understanding of how humans interact with the world in outdoor recreation, a firm foundation of natural resources and scientific knowledge, and learn the best management practices for the various roles of public lands.
The Bachelor's Degree in Technology Systems is an innovative and industry-driven program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Developed in collaboration with industry profe...
The degree in technology and engineering education prepares students to teach technology, engineering, or vocational subjects in middle schools, high school, or trade and technology education centers. The program provides hands-on learning opportunities f...
This 65-hour (four full-time semesters) degree is designed for students interested in completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Marketing, or Finance at the university level. Students first complete the Associate of Science Degree at USU East...
Examines the many aspects of establishing and/or managing a small business. Students learn human resource management, ethics, business communications, financial management and managing the growth and expansion.
The general catalog page for the agribusiness minor as part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Utah State University. Minor requirements and course options are shown on page.
The general catalog page for the agribusiness minor as part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Utah State University. Minor requirements and course options are shown on page.
The Applied Economics curriculum features a combination of economic theory, research, data analysis, and benefit-cost analysis techniques, making it an exceptional foundation for employment in government, industry, or for pursuing graduate studies in fiel...
Policy decision models based on advances in economic growth and development, economic structure, land-use, public finance, housing, social welfare, and transportation are developed.
When you're interested in learning about natural resources and the environment but you're not majoring in those topics, this is the minor for you. Learn the basic ecological principles, plus best practices for tourism and sustainability.
The general catalog page for the Environmental and Natural Resource Economics minor as part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Utah State University. Minor requirements and course options are shown on page.
Master the basics of geography, from the physical to its impacts of society, with this minor so you can learn how to teach students. Get hands-on clinical experience to help you teach social studies through secondary education.
This minor provides students with a broad understanding of the complexity of hunger and the various programs, policies, and environmental changes that can reduce this significant social issue.
This minor prepares students to work within nonformal education and/or community-based career work. Students develop active-learning instructional skills, the ability to manage volunteers, design teaching events, and evaluate curriculum and program impact...
Master the basics of recreation management, from planning and infrastructure to regulation and integration of natural resources, and explore human connections and partnerships to prepare for careers related to recreation resources.
Students learn economic essentials of operating a small business with emphasis on the College of Ag's majors. Concepts of planning, organizing, marketing, managing, financing, and operating small entrepreneurial businesses are covered.
The minor in Technology and Engineering Education provides students in other fields of education the opportunity to expand their marketability while addressing the shortage of technology and engineering teachers in Utah.
Students who complete the certificate will be prepared to help a small business with business accounting, tax filing, general financial management and budget tracking.
Helps students to cultivate the mindset for small business development. This program instructs on a breadth of disciplines to help give students a vision for their future in business.
This academy is designed to address the critical need for skilled CTE educators in Utah, and its benefits are expected to extend to students in all career clusters and at all academic levels throughout the state. Join the academy to enhance your teaching ...
Study the solutions to climate change, learning about climate change communication, policy, mitigation, and adaptation.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Communication and Engagement (NRECE) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program is administered by the Department of Environment and Society, S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The ...
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The master’s degree in applied economics is a preparatory degree for students wishing to do applied work in areas where economics is the focus of the career. This is an applied degree as opposed to a research degree, meaning students receive the education...
Graduates with a CTE MEd will have the skills to improve their teaching as a highly-qualified teacher and become an educational leader in Career and Technical Education school administration. Graduates work in secondary and post-secondary educational inst...
Career and Technical Education PhD graduate degree as part of the Applied Sciences, Technology & Education department in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Utah State University
The PhD in economics gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in research. The program emphasizes applied economic theory and quantitative analysis, and students can focus their studies in environmental and natural resource economics, agricult...
The master’s degree in economics and statistics is a flexible, versatile degree that can help students meet two separate career goals. For students with strong quantitative interests in economics, this program consists of rigorous, doctoral-level coursewo...
Learn how human activities affect the natural environment and help make changes in policy, land management, and human behavior to reduce society's impact on the natural world.
This degree serves to expand academic preparation in the areas of family studies, housing, textiles and clothing, nutrition and food sciences, and management of personal resources. It places emphasis on teaching and curriculum/program development and/or E...
Earn a degree at a university with six national parks close at hand as you prepare to manage outdoor recreation settings.
Students enrolled in this degree program will complete a professional core of courses related to technology and engineering education, and career and technical education. While this degree does not result in a teaching license for public schools, students...