Abilene Christian University

What you'll study

The program requires a mix of university, major and elective credit hours and includes applied and business-oriented subjects. Example coursework shown in the catalog includes:

• General Animal Science
• Managerial Accounting
• Agribusiness Management
• Environmental Law and Policy

Refer to the university catalog for the complete list of courses and the full program curriculum.

Entry requirements

Degree completion requires a total of 128 credit hours, broken down as 56 university hours, 65 major hours and 7 elective hours. Prospective students should consult the ACU catalog and admissions office for application procedures and any additional entry criteria.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles in businesses allied with agriculture and public agencies. Typical career pathways highlighted by the program include:

• Agricultural marketing
• Livestock farm manager
• Agribusiness analyst
• Commodity trader
• Farm appraiser
• Agricultural policy analyst
• Quality controller

The program also points students toward internship and student job opportunities to gain practical experience.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

ACU students should explore university scholarships, departmental awards and work-study or internship funding to help finance their degree. Check the financial aid office and the agricultural department for current funding opportunities and application guidance.