Agriculture Business
Your Ag Career Starts Here
Grow a rewarding career in the agricultural industry with 91³Ô¹Ï’s two-year degree. 91³Ô¹Ï provides great facilities and a number of professors with expertise in various areas of ag business and production.
Agricultural Business students study accounting, finance, safety, commodity markets, sales, economics, entrepreneurship, farm and industry management, agronomy, animal science and precision farming to prepare for careers in the agricultural industry.
The required internship will introduce you to great industry contacts, which could lead to a full-time position after graduation. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore international agricultural through a study abroad.
91³Ô¹Ï offers more than $3 million in scholarships for students each year!
91³Ô¹Ï ag students planning to transfer to Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are eligible to apply for the Leonard and Evelyn Dolezal Scholarship Program. This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen from Linn, Clayton, Fayette and Johnson counties, and transfer students, particularly those from 91³Ô¹Ï. If a student is not from one of the specified counties, they will become eligible as a 91³Ô¹Ï transfer student.
Graduates of the Agricultural Business program will be able to:
- Construct fundamental business documents, including financial statements.
- Integrate fundamental agribusiness principles and analysis techniques to make management decisions at all levels of business activities.
- Demonstrate basic technology that applies to Agricultural businesses.
- Demonstrate an understanding of principles and strategies for agribusiness marketing.
- Demonstrate professional interpersonal interactions.
A one-hour program conference is required prior to acceptance to the program. You'll learn more about the program, specific admissions requirements, and have the opportunity to have questions answered by program faculty and staff.
Program Costs
Agriculture Business
School Year: 2025–26
Program Entry Semester: Fall/Spring/Summer
| Pre-Reqs | Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Summer | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours per Semester | 0 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 65 |
| In-State Tuition | $0 | $3,757 | $3,094 | $0 | $3,978 | $3,536 | $0 | $14,365 |
| Technology Fee per Semester | $0 | $50 | $50 | $0 | $50 | $50 | $0 | $200 |
| Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $0 | $400 | $245 | $0 | $420 | $315 | $0 | $1,380 |
| Course/Section Fees | $0 | $50 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50 |
| Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Third Party Credentials | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Uniforms | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $4,257 | $3,389 | $4,448 | $3,901 | $15,995 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $221 (In-State), $296 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
Fees and costs are subject to change. To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
Agribusiness Industry Management Certificate
School Year: 2025–26
Program Entry Semester: Fall
| Fall | Spring | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours per Semester | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| In-State Tuition | $1,989 | $1,989 | $3,978 |
| Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $80 | $300 | $380 |
| Course/Section Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Third Party Credentials | $59 | $0 | $59 |
| Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Uniforms | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $2,119 | $2,339 | $4,458 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $221 (In-State), $296 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
Fees and costs are subject to change. To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, 91³Ô¹Ï graduates transfer to Iowa State University with 65 credits from 91³Ô¹Ï and start as a junior at the four-year institution. Other popular four-year institutions include Northwest Missouri State, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Western Illinois University, and South Dakota State University.
Career opportunities include:
Our students have interned at ag retailers and cooperatives, farming operations, and other agricultural businesses.
Program Requirements
To get into the Ag Business program, you must complete the following, in addition to 91³Ô¹Ï’s steps to become a student:
Additional Information
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*State and federal aid may be used for the diploma on its own or as part of the degree program above.
Students in 91³Ô¹Ï's Agriculture Business program, as well as those pursuing the Agriculture Business Diploma, Agribusiness Industry Management Certificate, Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Certificate, and/or Agribusiness Farm Management Certificate, are encouraged to join the 91³Ô¹Ï chapter of the (PAS), a student-led organization that allows students to build and sharpen their skills so that they are ready for the workplace.
PAS is a recognized member of the (NCC-CTSO). CTSOs are co-curricular groups that help students in career and technical education programs further their knowledge and skills by participating in activities, events, and competitions.
“The coursework can be tough, but there’s more help at 91³Ô¹Ï than you expect. Staff and faculty are always ready to support you — and that makes the challenges manageable.â€
Harris Ndang Chi,
Hiawatha, Iowa
Mission Statement
The Agricultural Business Program graduates individuals who are educated and trained with the foundational skills and professionalism demanded by today’s agribusiness industry.
Questions?
Agricultural Sciences
1000 Washington Hall
319-398-5609
agsciences@kirkwood.edu