MBA Degrees Online

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

(34 semester hours)

A recent study cited supply chain management (SCM) as one of the three most important management practices for determining world class performance. This minor provides an understanding of SCM as a key business strategy, and it develops tools for integrating key functions of procurement, production, marketing, logistics, accounting, and MIS, leading to successful operation of the entire SCM process. You will be exposed to career opportunities in this field.

A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in this minor. Courses must be taken for a grade (not credit/no-credit). Students planning to take this minor should contact the department below as soon as possible. This minor is open to all university students.

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Department of Manangement
307 Laws Hall
513-529-4215