The Agricultural and Food Business Economics major gives students what they need to succeed in the world of food and agricultural business. This major provides students with a knowledge of business and economics practices as well as a deep understanding of animal, plant, and food systems. Graduates in this major are highly qualified to fill a wide variety of positions, ranging from market researcher to product analyst to food broker in a variety of venues, including: private industry, commercial farms and ranches, government agencies, production agriculture, and universities.
Employment and Career Possibilities Within This Major
- Food Systems Analyst
- Agricultural Production Manager
- Food Industry Manager
- Agricultural Marketing Executive
- Non-profit Executive
- Natural Resource Protection Officer
- Agricultural Economist
- Public Policy Manager or Analyst
- Commodity Broker
- Agricultural Production or Marketing Consultant
- Loan Officer
- Agricultural Finance Analyst or Manager
Examples of Required/Preferred Classes for First-Year Students
- EconS 101: Fundamentals of Microeconomics
- EconS 102: Fundamentals of Macroeconomics
- CropS/Hort 102: Cultivated Plants
- A S 101: Animal Science
- Math 201: Mathematics for Business and Economics
- Math 202: Calculus for Business and Economics
Required Math
- Math 201: Mathematics for Business and Economics
- Math 202: Calculus for Business and Economics
- Stat 212: Introduction to Statistical Methods
Transfer Pathways
Many of our best students attend local community colleges prior to transferring to WSU. Below is a list of suggested WSU courses to take locally and transfer into WSU. You can find your institution’s equivalent courses with our Transfer Course Search Tool or submit a course for evaluation with our Course Evaluation Request Form.
- BIOLOGY 106: Intro to Organismal Biology, 107: Intro to Cell Biology and Genetics or 120: Introductory Botany (2 of these)
- CHEM 101: Introduction to Chemistry or 105: Principles of Chem I
- CHEM 102: Chemistry Related to Life Sciences or 106: Principles of Chem II
- ENGLISH 101: Introductory Writing
- COM 102: Public Speaking in the Digital Age
- ECONS 101: Fundamentals of Microeconomics
- ECONS 102: Fundamentals of Macroeconomics
- ACCTG 230: Introduction to Financial Accounting
- MATH 201: Introduction to Finite Math or MATH 220: Introduction to Linear Algebra
- MATH 202: Calculus for Business or MATH 171: Calculus I
- SOIL_SCI 201: Soil a Living System
- ANIM_SCI 101: Introduction to Animal Science
- WSU UCORE [DIVR] course
- WSU UCORE [HUM] course
- STAT 212: Introduction to Statistical Methods
Check out our Transfer Student page for more information about the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) Transfer Student Experience!
Student Organizations/Clubs Associated with this Major
Information for New students
This is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural and Food Systems with a major in Agriculture and Food Business Economics. It is managed by the School of Economic Sciences.
From a Student’s Perspective…
Agricultural and Food Business Economics teaches students about agricultural production, economic markets, and where the two meet, giving them a firm understanding of how agricultural products go from producer to consumer. – Juliana LeClair, CAHNRS Ambassador, Class of 2021, 2021 Aggie of the Year
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Contact Information
Heather Reyes
Academic Coordinator
heather.reyes@wsu.edu
(509) 335-1667
For information about advising visit the CAHNRS Academic Advising page.