Agribusiness - Horticulture Southeast Missouri State University

Overview

The Agribusiness - Horticulture programme at Southeast Missouri State University offers a sophisticated blend of technical agriscience and commercial management. Students explore the complexities of modern production, ensuring they are prepared to lead in a technology-based industry that encompasses everything from cultivation to marketing.

This degree option provides specialised experience in diverse areas such as ornamental plants, fruit and vegetable production, and greenhouse management. By combining scientific study with core business modules, the curriculum ensures graduates are as proficient in running a commercial organisation as they are in advanced plant science.

Why Agribusiness - Horticulture at Southeast Missouri State University?

Students benefit from access to exceptional facilities, including the largest student-run commercial greenhouse in the United States. This unique environment allows for hands-on learning in a professional setting, bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world agricultural application.

The department is known for its dedicated faculty who provide personalised support and industry expertise. Beyond the classroom, the university offers extensive career services and significant scholarship opportunities, with the Department of Agriculture awarding approximately $650,000 to students annually.

Practical experience is a cornerstone of the programme, with students encouraged to participate in research projects or internships. These opportunities, combined with the university's focus on bold innovation, ensure that graduates enter the workforce with a competitive edge and a robust professional network.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 17664 per year
• National fee: USD 10194 per year
• Local fee: USD 10194 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Agribusiness Orientation
• Communicating in Agriculture
• Agriculture Bus Data Analysis
• Agricultural Economics
• Agribusiness Management
• Agribusiness Finance
• Agriculture Safety
• Agriculture Seminar
• Marketing Agricultural Products
• Agribusiness Sales
• Plant Science
• Plant Science Lab
• Animal Science
• Horticulture
• Soils
• Production & Use of Hemp
• Practical Horticulture Experiences
• Identification and Use of Deciduous Plants
• Identification and Use of Evergreen Plants
• Identification and Use of Interiorscape and Tropical Plants
• Identification and Use of Annual and Perennial Plants
• Water Management
• Weed Science
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Propagation
• Strategic Landscape Design
• Production of Horticultural Crops
• Greenhouse Management
• Interior Plantscaping
• Turfgrass Management
• Landscape Installation and Maintenance
• Composting and Utilization in Horticultural Systems
• Vineyard Operations
• Hydroponics and Horticulture Technologies
• Regenerative Urban Agriculture
• Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Crop Systems Management
• Plant Breeding

Careers with Agribusiness - Horticulture

Graduates are prepared for a wide array of professional roles, including greenhouse or nursery management, landscape design, and plant breeding. The programme also equips students for positions in agricultural finance, food production safety, and hydroponics operations management.

The diverse skill set acquired allows for employment in various sectors such as urban forestry, vineyard operations, and research technology. Many alumni also find success as extension agents, plant inspectors, or owners of their own agricultural and horticultural enterprises.