Agribusiness AAS (Includes Certificate)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 14
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/22/2024
Program Description
Both programs cover basic principles of animal science, plant science, soil science, horticulture, agribusiness management, agriculture mechanics, and ag resources. The AAS coursework over 2 years intends to prepare graduates for advancement into supervisory or management positions in Agribusiness, including input retail, grain marketing operations, ethanol production, dealership operations, agronomic services, and livestock management. Positions could include: Ag Business Office Managers, Ag Operations Specialists/Managers, Customer Support Reps/Managers, Ag Sales & Services, and Farm Managers. The Certificate is completed in 2 semesters, training graduates for entry-level employment in the agriculture career cluster pathway. Positions could include: Ag Business Office Personnel, Ag Operations Specialists, Customer Support Reps, and Ag Sales & Service Reps. Certificate: 28 credits/ approx. $6000.
Established in 2000
CIP: 01-0102 Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Carl Sandburg College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (452092 )
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (452092 )
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (452093 )
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (451011 )
- Management Occupations
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (119013 )
- General and Operations Managers (111021 )
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Sales and Related Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Associates Degree, Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
64 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,680.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $125.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,805.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- WIOA grants
Application Procedure
Complete an application for admission, send official high school transcripts or GED scores, complete the placement exam, and meet with an advisor to complete the registration process. Can complete financial aid application if desired. Note: CSC does not require the disclosure of medical marijuana use, but many employers will utilize drug screening.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Agribusiness AAS (Includes Certificate)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 14
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/22/2024
Program Description
Both programs cover basic principles of animal science, plant science, soil science, horticulture, agribusiness management, agriculture mechanics, and ag resources. The AAS coursework over 2 years intends to prepare graduates for advancement into supervisory or management positions in Agribusiness, including input retail, grain marketing operations, ethanol production, dealership operations, agronomic services, and livestock management. Positions could include: Ag Business Office Managers, Ag Operations Specialists/Managers, Customer Support Reps/Managers, Ag Sales & Services, and Farm Managers. The Certificate is completed in 2 semesters, training graduates for entry-level employment in the agriculture career cluster pathway. Positions could include: Ag Business Office Personnel, Ag Operations Specialists, Customer Support Reps, and Ag Sales & Service Reps. Certificate: 28 credits/ approx. $6000.
Established in 2000
CIP: 01-0102 Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
Provider Information
Carl Sandburg College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
-
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (452092 )
-
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (452092 )
-
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (452093 )
-
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (451011 )
- Management Occupations
-
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (119013 )
-
General and Operations Managers (111021 )
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Sales and Related Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Associates Degree, Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
64 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,680.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $125.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,805.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- WIOA grants
Application Procedure
Complete an application for admission, send official high school transcripts or GED scores, complete the placement exam, and meet with an advisor to complete the registration process. Can complete financial aid application if desired. Note: CSC does not require the disclosure of medical marijuana use, but many employers will utilize drug screening.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit