Tarleton State University

What you'll study

The programme blends business fundamentals with applied agricultural sciences. Early years cover general education and foundational business courses such as microeconomics, accounting, finance and marketing, alongside agricultural introductions like crop and soil science, animal production basics and agricultural systems.

• Core business subjects: managerial and financial accounting, business law, principles of management, marketing, agricultural finance and risk management.
• Agricultural and technical subjects: soils and crop production, livestock production systems, farm management, agricultural policy and commodity marketing.
• Applied and experiential learning: practicum or capstone project in agricultural business management, internships with agribusiness firms or producers, and case studies in supply chain and commodity trading.
• Electives and special topics: precision agriculture, agribusiness entrepreneurship, international agricultural trade, natural resource management and agricultural communications.
• Skills developed: financial analysis for agricultural enterprises, production economics, marketing and sales in rural markets, data-driven decision making and strategic planning for agribusiness.

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university as an undergraduate; applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and a record of college-preparatory coursework, including mathematics. Tarleton considers cumulative academic performance and any standardised test scores submitted. Transfer applicants will be assessed on college-level GPA and completed transferable credits. International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test or recognised alternative. Prospective students should check Tarleton State University admissions pages for any programme-specific prerequisites or advising notes.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of roles across the agricultural and food sectors. Common career paths include:

• Farm and ranch management or operation ownership
• Agribusiness management and operations for input suppliers, processors or distributors
• Commodity marketing, trading and price risk management
• Supply chain and logistics roles focused on food and fibre
• Sales and technical service for agricultural products and equipment
• Roles in agricultural finance, insurance and consulting
• Positions with government agencies, extension services or non‑profits dealing with rural development and agricultural policy
• Continued study at graduate level in agricultural economics, business or related fields

Why study at Tarleton State University

Tarleton State offers a practical, regionally connected agricultural programme located in the heart of an active agricultural region of Texas. Students benefit from hands-on learning opportunities, including access to university farms, labs and outreach programmes, plus connections to the wider Texas A&M University System. Faculty typically bring applied industry experience and research ties, and the university maintains relationships with agribusiness employers that support internships and job placement. Student organisations and career services help students build networks, obtain experiential placements and transition into professional roles in the agricultural sector.