Agricultural and Food Business Management Undergraduate Major (BS, HBS)
This program is available at the following location:
- Corvallis
This degree blends coursework in agricultural economics, business, agricultural sciences, computer science, arts, and humanities so that graduates can respond to the unique challenges and opportunities in agribusiness vocations.
Major Code: 897
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Explain microeconomic theory at the intermediate level, including producer theory, and how markets work and prices are formulated.
- Analyze and evaluate agricultural and food business problems and management decisions employing commonly used business software, utilizing various forms of capital and cash-flow budgeting, as well as historic and pro forma firm financial statements.
- Utilize and apply regression and other statistical methods to analyze commodity markets and economic data.
- Formulate agricultural and food business strategies and marketing plans for both generic commodities and specialized products.
- Explain how external forces such as law, environmental regulation, and government policies impact agribusiness decision making.
All AFBM majors must complete the Core Requirements, MTH 111Z, MTH 241, ST 351, BA 211Z, BA 213Z, and Additional Writing course with a grade of C- of higher.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| AEC 121 | DISCOVERING AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS | 1 |
| AEC 211 | AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| AEC 221 | AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD MARKETING | 3 |
| AEC 250 | +*INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND POLICY | 4 |
| or AEC 251 | +*INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD ECONOMICS | |
| or ECON 201Z | +*PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | |
| ECON 202Z | +*PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 4 |
| AEC 311 | INTERMEDIATE APPLIED ECONOMICS I: PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS | 4 |
| AEC 442 | AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| AEC 461 | ^AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD POLICY ISSUES | 4 |
| AEC 465 | AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| AEC 466 | AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD MARKETING MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| Select four additional AEC courses or other upper-division courses 1 | 12-16 | |
| Difference, Power, and Oppression - Advanced | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| +*INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE | ||
| +*POWER AND JUSTICE IN U.S. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ||
| +*ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE | ||
| +*SUSTAINABILITY, JUSTICE, AND ENGAGEMENT | ||
| Beyond OSU I | ||
| AEC 007 | +BEYOND OSU I: PREPARE | 0 |
| Beyond OSU II | ||
| AEC 412 | +APPLIED ECONOMICS COURSE-BASED RESEARCH | 2-6 |
| or AEC 413 | +CAREER-FOCUSED INTERNSHIP | |
| Business Administration | ||
| BA 211Z | PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| BA 213Z | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| BA 226Z | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW | 4 |
| Upper-Division Business | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 8 | |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | ||
| OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | ||
| FAMILY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | ||
| FAMILY ENTERPRISE GOVERNANCE | ||
| FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | ||
| CONSUMER BEHAVIOR | ||
| INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS | ||
| RETAIL MANAGEMENT | ||
| GLOBAL MARKETING | ||
| Computers and Technology | ||
| AEC 252 | DATA FOUNDATIONS FOR APPLIED ECONOMICS | 4 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MTH 111Z | +*PRECALCULUS I: FUNCTIONS | 4 |
| MTH 241 | +*CALCULUS FOR MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCE | 4 |
| Statistics | ||
| ST 351 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS | 4 |
| Quantitative | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 8 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED ECONOMETRICS | ||
| QUANTITATIVE PRICE AND MARKET ANALYSIS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS | ||
| Social Science | ||
| Select one course from the Core Ed Social Science category 2 | 3-4 | |
| Additional Writing | ||
| Select one additional WR course from the Core Ed Writing Elevation category 3 | 3-4 | |
| Remaining Core Ed and Electives | 67-77 | |
| Total Credits | 180 | |
- *
Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
- +
Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
- ^
Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course
- 1
Four upper-division courses are required. A minimum of two courses must be AEC; the other two courses can be from AEC or a different department. Non-AEC courses must be selected with advisor approval. Courses cannot double-count with any other courses in the major
- 2
The Social Science category in Core Ed cannot double-count for major courses
- 3
Two courses in the Core Ed Writing Elevation category are required. The first counts towards Core Ed requirements and the second counts towards major requirements
Major Code: 897
Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on the Academic Advising page.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AEC 121 | DISCOVERING AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS | 1 |
| MTH 111Z | +*PRECALCULUS I: FUNCTIONS | 4 |
| WR 121Z | +*COMPOSITION I | 4 |
| Core Ed Arts & Humanities General | 3-4 | |
| Core Ed: Transitions | 2 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Winter | ||
| AEC 252 | DATA FOUNDATIONS FOR APPLIED ECONOMICS | 4 |
| MTH 241 | +*CALCULUS FOR MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCE | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 202Z | +*PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 4 |
| Core Ed: Communication, Media & Society | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AEC 251 | +*INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD ECONOMICS or +*INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND POLICY or +*PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 4 |
| BA 211Z | PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Winter | ||
| AEC 211 | AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| BA 213Z | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| BA 226Z | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW | 4 |
| Core Ed: Writing Elevation | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AEC 221 | AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD MARKETING | 3 |
| Additional Writing Course | 3-4 | |
| Core Ed: Scientific Inquiry & Analysis | 4 | |
| Core Ed: Difference, Power & Oppression Foundations | 3-4 | |
| Core Ed: Arts & Humanities Global | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ST 351 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS | 4 |
| AEC Upper-Division Course | 3 | |
| Business Upper-Division Course | 4 | |
| Core Ed: Scientific Inquiry & Analysis | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| AEC 007 | +BEYOND OSU I: PREPARE | 0 |
| AEC 311 | INTERMEDIATE APPLIED ECONOMICS I: PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS | 4 |
| Business Upper-Division Course | 4 | |
| Quantitative Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AEC Upper-Division Course | 3 | |
| Quantitative Course | 4 | |
| Upper-Division Course | 3 | |
| Core Ed: Social Science | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AEC 465 | AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| AEC 466 | AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD MARKETING MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| Upper-Division Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| AEC 442 | AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| AG 311 | +*INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE or +*ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE or +*POWER AND JUSTICE IN U.S. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT or +*SUSTAINABILITY, JUSTICE, AND ENGAGEMENT | 3 |
| Core Ed: Seeking Solutions | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AEC 461 | ^AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD POLICY ISSUES | 4 |
| AEC 412 or AEC 413 | +APPLIED ECONOMICS COURSE-BASED RESEARCH or +CAREER-FOCUSED INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 180 | |
- *
Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
- +
Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
- ^
Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course