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Agricultural Systems Management

Bachelor of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest
  • Law, Policy & Social Justice
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
  • Agricultural Sciences
Lead the way to innovative solutions in agriculture to provide for a world population that's projected to grow to more than 9 billion by 2050. The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology Management and Education offers an emphasis in Leadership and Communication. In this program, students study science, technical agriculture and the principles of entrepreneurial leadership. They build skills in clear communication, effective management, business savvy, problem-solving and teamwork, thanks to the department's more than 130 years of agriculture and life sciences education. Students graduate prepared to lead the next wave of agriculture and natural resource innovations - and to become leaders, community change agents, ambassadors or advocates for the agriculture industry at the local, state, national and international levels.
Learning Outcomes
Recognize major models in Agriculture education and Communications Recognize the principles of leadership development. Analyze AFNR industry standards in contemporary systems. Recognize individuals' roles and relevant issues in agricultural technology and innovation.
Sample Courses
  • ALC 309: Leadership Principles and Practices
  • ALC 409: Team and Organization Leadership
  • ALC 410: Entrepreneurial Leadership in Agriculture and the Life Sciences
Career Fields
  • Communications
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Law
  • Nonprofit
  • Public policy
Level of Math
Moderate Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
2nd Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Agricultural Systems Management

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First Year Composition
3.00
MATH 112 College Algebra
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
AGTM 100 Principles and Practices of Agricultural Mechanization
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First Year Composition
3.00
CHEM 151 General Chemistry
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
AGTM 200 Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems with Applications to Agriculture
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
Second Language
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
MCB 181 R & MCB 181 L Introductory Biology I Lecture and Laboratory
4.00
AGTM 350 Applications in Agricultural Mechanics
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Second Language
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
ECOL 182 R & ECOL 182L Introductory Biology II Lecture and Laboratory
4.00
AGTM 330 Turf and Landscape Technology or AGTM 351 Agricultural Power and Machinery
3.00
ACCT 200 Introduction to Financial Accounting
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
ENVS 200 Introduction to Soil Sciece
3.00
ENVS 201 Soils Laboratory
1.00
AED 301 Youth Leadership Development
3.00
ALC 410 Entrepreneurial Leadership in Agriculture and the Life Sciences
3.00
ACBS 102R Introduction to Animal Science
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
ENTO 407 Insect Discovery
3.00
Animal Sciece Course - Upper Division
3.00
ECON 200 Basic Economic Issues
3.00
ALC 309 Principles and Practices of Personal Leadership
3.00
Plant Science Course - Upper Division
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
AED 295B Heritage and Traditions of the University of Arizona
2.00
SBS 200 Social Science Statistics
4.00
ALC 422 Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences
3.00
ENGL 307 Technical Writing
3.00
AGTM 493 Internship
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
ALC 409 Team and Organizational Leadership
3.00
ALC 411 Principles and Applications of Organizational Innovation
5.00
Plant Science Course - Upper Division
3.00
Animal Sciece Course - Upper Division
3.00
AED 437 Methods of Facilitating Learning
3.00

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