About the Program
The Agricultural Business Graduate Certificate at Southern Arkansas University is a stackable credential designed to equip professionals with essential skills in agribusiness management, international trade, and agricultural policy. The program emphasizes practical application to enhance decision-making and strategic planning in agriculture-focused organizations.
Three Key Selling Points About the Program
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- AACSB-accredited business school (reaffirmed 2025)
- Flexible format — online, on-campus evenings, or hybrid
- Stackable credential & agribusiness focus — graduates gain practical skills in managing agricultural operations, markets, and policy
Graduate Certificate Outcome
Graduates earning the Agricultural Business Graduate Certificate are better prepared for roles such as Agribusiness Analyst, Farm Credit Specialist, or Agricultural Operations Manager. The program equips professionals to analyze agricultural markets, develop strategic policies, and effectively manage production.
Curriculum
Program Catalog
Agricultural Business Graduate Certificate Requirements (12 Hours)
Core Requirements (12 Hours):
AGBS 6003 – Agri Markets & Prices
AGBS 6013 – International Trade of Agricultural Products
AGBS 6023 – Agricultural Policies
AGBS 6033 – Management of Agricultural Production
Admissions
Admission Requirements
GRE/GMAT: Not required
Degree: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Prerequisites for non-business majors (or equivalent undergraduate prep):
- 3 hrs finance (Junior level or above)
- 3 hrs statistics (Junior level or above)
- 3 hrs marketing (Junior level or above)
- 3 hrs management/organizational behavior (Junior level or above)
- 3 hrs microeconomics
GPA: Applicants must meet the School of Graduate Studies GPA standard for the program
