A fast, flexible, AACSB-accredited credential built for immediate workforce application. The Southern Arkansas University Agricultural Business Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals seeking focused, practical skills in agricultural markets, risk management, and strategic decision-making within the agribusiness sector.
Program Format & Flexibility
- Total hours: 12
- Formats: Online, on-campus evenings, or hybrid
- Typical pace: Can be completed in 1 year or less
- The Stackable Advantage: Pathway to an SAU MBA
- Maximize your investment. The Agribusiness Graduate Certificate functions as a standalone micro-credential or as an integrated building block for your long-term education.
- Because the Rankin College of Business utilizes a unified graduate structure, all 12 credit hours completed in this certificate stack seamlessly into the Southern Arkansas University Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Agribusiness Emphasis program. By starting with this certificate, you complete an essential portion of your MBA with Agribusiness Emphasis requirements before formally entering the master’s degree program.
Curriculum
Required Courses (12 hours)
AGBS 6003 – Agricultural Markets and Prices
AGBS 6013 – International Trade of Agricultural Products
AGBS 6023 – Agricultural Policies
AGBS 6033 – Management of Agriculture Production
Admissions
The admission process for graduate certificates at SAU is streamlined to remove barriers for industry professionals.
- Degree Requirement: A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- GPA Standard: Applicants must meet the baseline standards established by the School of Graduate Studies.
- Testing: GMAT and GRE scores are not required for admission to this certificate program.
- Prerequisites: Foundational business prerequisites may be recommended for non-business undergraduate majors prior to enrollment in specific upper-level courses.
Career Outcomes
Projected industry data indicates an accelerating reliance on specialized data and economic management across all agribusiness domains. This credential establishes explicit, resume-ready expertise for roles including:
- Agribusiness Manager / Commodities Trader
- Agribusiness Finance Specialist / Credit Analyst
- Operations Coordinator / Policy Analyst
- Supply Chain Specialist
Related Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to attend classes on campus to complete this certificate?
How quickly can I finish the Agricultural Business Graduate Certificate?
What is the "Stackable Advantage"?
What specific courses will I take?
- Agribusiness Manager / Commodities Trader
- Agribusiness Finance Specialist / Credit Analyst
- Operations Coordinator / Policy Analyst
- Supply Chain Specialist
Do I need an agricultural background to take these classes?
Do I need to take the GMAT or GRE to apply?
What are the basic admission requirements?
What kind of jobs can I get with this certificate?
Accreditation
The Rankin College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting body for colleges and schools of business. Fewer than 6% of all business programs worldwide are accredited by AACSB, which indicates the quality of our program.
