Overview

The Agriculture - Agribusiness Management program offered at Eastern Kentucky University stresses the latest technical information in the classroom with hands-on application through laboratories. Hands-on-training is reinforced through practicums at the university farms and through cooperative education. Our small class size promotes interaction between students and faculty. We are small enough to care for you as an individual but large enough to provide every career opportunity.

Career Opportunities

The practical instruction and hands-on application enable you to be an immediate asset to employers. You will join the ranks of successful EKU graduates employed in the financial sector, food production industry, wholesale and retail operations, agriculture sales, farm management, agriculture finance and banking, career and technical agriculture instruction, extension, government agencies, and pursuing advanced degrees. The United States Department of Agriculture predicts a shortfall of graduates in these areas. Suggested specialty areas for the Agribusiness Management Option include: Corporate Communication, Financial Literacy, Marketing and Research Analytics, and Sales. Job opportunities range from Agribusiness Service Manager to Farm Credit Agencies.

Oribusiness Service Manager - Manages retail business involving sales of agricultural supplies: has responsibilities for all aspects of the business management.

Agribusiness Service Sales - Sells to retail customers, keeps records of inventory, purchases, sells and demonstrates merchandise to potential customers.

Bank and/or Loan Officer - Consults with loan applicants concerning their needs and ability to meet financial repayment schedules: evaluates and makes decisions about agricultural loan applications.

Farm Manager - Responsible for all decision-making related to the crop, animal, equipment and labor needs of the farm: keeps records and evaluates farm financial progress.

Farm Credit Agencies - Helps farmers assess their needs and repayment abilities for agricultural production enterprises.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Science

Agricultural Equipment

Biology

Agronomy

Agricultural Mechanics

Soils

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Agribusiness Agriculture View 203 other Bachelors in Agribusiness in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out the free online application. Students must indicate the major they wish to pursue in order for an I-20 to be issued.
Submit a copy of your valid passport
Submit transcripts:

Complete secondary school records reflecting a cumulative grade of 75% (2.5 GPA equivalent) or higher.

Submit an official copy of your high school diploma or graduation certificate (if applicable).
Provide a declaration of finances - A Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) will not be authorized until financial verification is received. Providing false information may jeopardize visa status and result in the University revoking acceptance. U.S. immigration law requires international students to prove they have funds available for their educational and living expenses.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Out-of-State

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10440 USD / year

≈ 10440 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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